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AHHH, THE THRILL OF VICTORY! And the agony of defeat. But I have noticed that something is more compelling than either of them. Hunters plan for each autumn when they will go out in the wild again. They say it is the best times of their lives. Now here’s the rub: They say that year after year whether they bag game or not. What drives them is the hunt.
Jerry Sloan was an NBA basketball coach, and he knew what drove his best players: the competition—to compete with the best. Leaders, are you looking for team members that like to win? Look instead for those who love the chase, not just capturing the trophy. All love to win, but the edge goes to those who put in the work, the chore—the resolve and the effort—to make the most of every conceivable matter, situation, and preparation to eventually win.