7 Harsh Realities of Being great in the Pool

7 Harsh Realities of Being great in the Pool
 
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Here is what you need to know:
  • You gotta be a little delusional to want to excel at the highest levels of the sport.
  • You gotta love it. If you aren’t passionate about what you are doing, no bueno. (And on top of that, it needs to be the right kind of passion.)
  • You need to be willing to do what others are too scared, or unwilling to do.
  • You should be constantly striving for progression and improvement, no matter how small.
  • You have to be willing to accept discomfort as essential.
  • Excuses are also no bueno.