Strength is Built Through Repetition

The biggest mistake one may commit in their line of work is to overlook the fundamentals. Regardless of your profession, residence, or identity, this holds true. We do not realize that repetition is the source of all power.

You must pay attention to what makes you a good person, athlete, friend, entrepreneur, student, etc., or else you will never be consistent. That’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned from studying athletes. People who play professional sports are under constant pressure to perform.

Take Daniel Cormier, the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, and former Olympic wrestler. The 44-year-old champion had an impressive career. He won multiple gold medals as a wrestler. And in MMA, he has won 20 of his 22 fights in total. He’s considered one of the best.

On top of that, he’s also a combat sports analyst and co-host of UFC Tonight on Fox Sports. The man is highly active. What is his key to success, according to himself? Focusing on the basics. He says:

“You don’t get to the highest levels of the sport without having the basics in order.”

That’s not only true for sports; it’s also true for everything else in life. Writing, speaking, selling, leasing, you name it. Without having the basics in order, you’ll never achieve your full potential.