Success is a Choice, Step 8 - Be Ferociously Persistent

Ten Steps: The Plan of Attack to be More Successful.
Catalyst for Over-Achieving
Notes from “Success is a Choice by Rick Pitino"

ATTITUDE
ACTION
PERSISTENCE


8. Be Ferociously Persistent

What:
allows me to accomplish and outperform, refuse to quit, never stop learning,

Tricks/How:
Success doesn't happen overnight
Take the extra step (beyond expectancy)
Get PHD (poor hungry driven) attitude
Pay the dues first, then taste results
Don't get sidetracked / distracted
Don't lose sight of goals
Be flexible, adaptive, always re-adjust
Eliminate “Quit” from vocabulary

Poor – curious of knowledge, constantly searching for more to find more wisdom
Hungry – tremendous desire to succeed, who won't be satisfied with ordinary level of accomplishment
Driven – ambitious goals and pursue with great ferocity

Encouragement:
Keep raising the bar, don't settle for a plateau. Take an extra step, beyond expectancy. (Meet with my boss on weekly basis) Personal excellence is a lifelong commitment. The harder I work – the tougher it is to surrender.

Failure is fertilizer for future success. Learn why I failed.

Organization
Dedication
Confidence
Commitment

Am I performing outside my comfort zone? Yes or No

Am I satisfied with ordinary level of accomplishment? Yes or No

Do I need someone else to keep pushing me? Yes or No


You're reading Step 8 out of 10, check out the rest here:
Step 1 Build Self-Esteem
Step 2 Set Demanding Goals
Step 3 Always Be Positive
Step 4 Establish Good Habits
Step 5 Master the Art of Communication
Step 6 Learn from Role Models
Step 7 Thrive on Pressure
Step 8 Be Ferociously Persistent
Step 9 Learn from Adversity
Step 10 Survive Success