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What it Takes to Win a World Championship, and Do
it Again and Again and Again ...
Ted Leonsis
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Ted Interviewed These All-Time Greats 24
Championships Between Them

• Mario Lemieux
• Bobby Orr
• Wayne Gretzy
• Larry Bird
• Magic Johnson
• Michael Jordan
• Muhammad Ali

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Why Championships Matter

• No arguments on who is best.
• Build brands and value.
• Personal enrichment
• Fulfillment of a dream.
• Immortality a place in history.
• Pathfinder/mentor for next generation of
  achievers.

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The Consensus Is

• Prepare and prepare again.
• Practice, practice, practice.
• Work smart, work hard.
• Lead by example.
• Do your job, not someone else's.

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• Eradicate the disease of me.
• Have the will and drive to do what is necessary.
• Measure and improve, measure and improve ad
  infinitum.
• No cynicism only joy.

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• Visualize the shot.
• Learn from your elders.
• Be old school not new school.
• Know when to shoot and know when to assist.
• Winning a championship is great. Being part of a
  dynasty is better!

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The Challenge

• Winning again, and again, and again.
• Dont get cocky get motivated.
• Paranoia of someone is working harder than I
  am.
• Eye of the tiger beat them before they get
  into the ring.

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• Create and reinforce the culture of winning
  championships.
• Organizational memory and mentoring.
• Be prepared because everyone is gunning for you.

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Summary

• Talent is overrated.
• Work hard.
• Practice, practice, practice.
• Measure and improve .. ad infinitum
• Self-motivation
• Paranoia of someone is working harder.
• Never complacent