Not sure of the author of this piece, but it is brilliant! There is a link below which might be worth checking out. I would have bet my life that "work ethic" would have been higher on the list!! I think they may have confused Dedication/Persistance with Work Ethic. Just my view. Great article!!
A survey of 759 Olympians listed factors that contributed to their success, as well as negative factors that influenced them. Not all of these are strictly personality or character issues, but they do, overall, affect mental performance when striving to achieve a goal?
Top 10 Factors Influencing Olympic Success:
1. Dedication and Persistence (58%): These Olympians were quick to acknowledge the positive influence of their inner drive, desire, persistence, and commitment to achieving their goals; to being the best they could be.
2. Family and Friends (52%): The influence of family and friends was pervasive in the development of these athletes.
3. Coaches (49%): Not surprising, these Olympians identified excellent coaches throughout their development as having a significant influence on their success. As identified by the athletes, coaches provided such things as expertise, encouragement, and motivation.
4. Love of Sport (27%): Many of the Olympians in this study felt that their love of and passion for the sport greatly influenced their success, often providing them with the necessary motivation to
continue training in less than optimal conditions.
5. Training Programs and Facilities (22%): Opportunities and access to good training were critical.
6. Natural Talent (22%): While the athletes exerted a significant influence on their success through their dedication and hard work, natural or God-given talent was also recognized as a critical factor. Olympians
in this study noted that a genetic predisposition played a role in their success.
7. Competitiveness (15%): A strong competitive nature and love of competition was identified as a factor influencing success.
8. Focus (13%): The athletes reported their ability to stay focused on their goals and the task at hand, despite distractions such as significant others or other life roles, as having a significant influence on their success
9. Work Ethic (12%): These Olympians worked for the success they achieved. They reported that hard work and a strong work ethic was a factor that influenced their success.
10. Financial Support (12%)
See "Understanding the Path to the Podium."
http://www.olympic-usa.org/education/coach_spring2003.pdf
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