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Kickoff to New Heights
For Leonard Wheeler, the perfect team is the key to success.
For Leonard Wheeler, the perfect team is the key to success.
No Fail Zone
Football star. Dancing with the Stars. Jerry Rice has done both, but hating failure never changes.
Football star. Dancing with the Stars. Jerry Rice has done both, but hating failure never changes.
Lunch Pail M.B.A.
Ray Pinney fought in the trenches in the N.F.L., and now in insurance.
Ray Pinney fought in the trenches in the N.F.L., and now in insurance.
Gut Check
Tony Hawk may be more a businessman than skater now.
Tony Hawk may be more a businessman than skater now.
Tony Hawk
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To understand your audience, you have to be willing to get your hands dirty and to keep it real.
Success often requires many different approaches toward the same goal.
Your biggest profits can be lurking in the most unexpected places.
Success sometimes means admitting failure.
More From Jerry Rice
Rice believes that he was meant to be a football player.
Winning means silencing that voice inside that wants to quit.
Working hard and practicing longer often pays off.
The old saying is true; life is about a lot more than just work.
More From Ray Pinney
Careers can change suddenly and it's best to be prepared for the unexpected.
A big challenge is learning to believe in your abilities.
Putting in extra effort can have a big payoff.
Relationships are vital to success in life.
More From Peggy Fleming
Practicing perfection is the best way to go through life.
Her best lesson was learned early: always keep yourself centered.
Success requires having a vision of who you want to be.
Fleming's biggest challenge was building confidence in herself.
More From Tate George
Success is about getting everyone on your team on the same page.
Perseverance is a salient characteristic among the successful.
Don't get comfortable after one success; the playing field is constantly changing.
Every new level of achievement requires an increase in your mental speed.
More from Cathy Rigby
One of the keys to success is discovering what you're most passionate about.
Skills are transferable, but mastering a new field requires a lot of hard work.
You must respect the people you work with and the people you work for.
Having a support system is crucial to success.
Measuring achievement requires a healthy perspective.
More from Eric Heiden
What separates the best from the very best can be their mental toughness.
Success depends on knowing when to sieze the moment.
Planning, collaboration, and compromise are all key elements to achievement.
Perseverance, focus, and drive can lead to success in any field.
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