What makes Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwayne Wade so remarkable?
Tim Grover: They are never satisfied. They look at ways to improve every workout, every practice, and every game. When they look at game stats, they look at turnovers, fouls, and how many points the guy they were guarding scored. They work diligently on improving their weaknesses. They pay attention to the smallest details… especially footwork. They constantly study the game. They study their opponent (to expose weaknesses). They study their teammates (to highlight their strengths). They study the history of the game and respect previous generations. No matter how successful they are, they do these 3 things every day: show up on time, listen, and work hard. The great ones are always the hardest workers. They set the tone. They set the standard. They are confident but they do not feel entitled. They feel they need to prove their greatness day in and day out. They know basketball can be taken away immediately… so they don’t take it for granted. They play every day like it could be their
