How Champions Think Ch 19

<p>What if it doesn’t work? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Doubt about the effectiveness of their efforts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The most important aspects of life are family, religion, and team. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They fear failure and prefer security. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Belief in one's abilities or faith (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They seek excellence despite potential failure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By the fewest strokes taken in a game. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It involves trusting one’s skills and accepting the outcome. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Values such as integrity and cooperation are crucial. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Failure to try at all. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They should take responsibility for their own development. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The final score or results. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collaboration with others and community engagement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Giving back to the community fosters personal satisfaction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Paul McCartney's down-to-earth demeanor despite fame. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The means of striving matter as much as the results. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The common doubt or reluctance individuals feel when committing to ambitious goals and the fear that those goals might not be achieved.

Reaching above average standards of performance, a significant accomplishment, or going beyond what is ordinary or expected.

The likelihood of achieving a specific goal or outcome, often expressed as a probability.

The act of binding oneself to a course of action, plan, or set of values, demonstrating a dedicated effort towards achieving a particular objective.

The perception that outcomes are influenced not by the individual's actions or efforts, but by external factors or chance.

The author's father emphasized that while sports are enjoyable and beneficial, education is more important for a good life and future opportunities.

The author believes athletes should apply lessons learned in sports (e.g., perseverance, discipline) to their lives beyond the playing field.

The author's faith has significantly influenced his personal and professional life as well as views on developing one's talents to achieve greatness.

The author's teachers viewed developing talents in any area (e.g., music, arts, academics) as valuable and important.

The author's religious upbringing emphasized treating others with respect, kindness, and consideration.

Having faith and believing that things are ultimately in God's hands is similar to trusting one's ability in sports. A person with faith trusts their skills to work if they just let them, and accepts what happens afterward.

A philosophy that promotes exceptionalism can come from religion or thoughtful consideration of human existence. It should stem from somewhere.

The only lasting failure in life is the failure to try.

Exceptional people possess humility. They don't see themselves as more important or entitled than others. Their special consideration stems from their actions, not just their identity.

An individual is accountable and responsible for developing their God-given abilities.

The effort one puts in is more important than the results, even if the results appear positive but the effort level was not sufficient.

Each person defines excellence individually, based on their own standards of effort.

Exceptional people show a desire to assist others, which contributes to their personal satisfaction.

The act of contributing to society or others, and the personal reward derived from it.

Coaches, even with deeply held spiritual convictions, must remain non-proselytizing to maintain professional neutrality.