The greatest of all-timers have certain traits.
Tiger Woods - known for his work ethic. When guys went to the clubhouse for a beer Tiger went to the range to hit another 1000 balls.
15 majors
82 wins
142 consecutive cuts made, a feet probably never to be broken
Tom Brady - known for his poise and unflappable nature. He always plays with a calm, level presence.
7 Superbowls
5 Superbowl MVPs
3 regular season MVPs
Bill Russell - a team player who dominated a game with his defensive skills
11 NBA Championships, most all time
5x MVP
2 NBA titles as a player/head coach
What traits did these GOATS have that made them special?
Talent, of course. But persistence and grit most of all. That trumps talent every time.
work ethic
personal sacrifice
steadiness
level-headed presence
love of competition
grit
I tried to identify the GOAT of accounting. Is there one?
If I apply these traits in my business could I be the GOAT in my sphere of influence? I think so. So can you.
I have found that by striving to know my business and grind through to the end on every job I can separate myself from the crowd.
Jiminy Cricket calls it "stickuitivity".