A world-renowned athletic coach was once asked what truly separates elite athletes from the rest. While the obvious answers—talent, luck, genetics—came up, his response pointed to something more subtle and often overlooked: the ability to show up, day after day, and do the same drills, lifts, and routines with consistency. It wasn’t about having superhuman passion or limitless willpower. What set top performers apart was their ability to embrace the grind—to stick with the process even when it felt repetitive, […]