discuss What propels athletes to success?

[Alamson]

We are all fascinated watching our favourite athletes dominate in sportinig events. What sets them apart? For some, it is pure talent. For others, it is rigorous training programme or mental toughness. Some combine these factors to consistently perform at a high level. LeBron James, for instance, has become an NBA legend owing to his mental strength and natural abilities. What do you think propels athletes to success?

 

[Niyi Brixx]

Most of the athletes that we would consider as the very best have an undying hunger for success. They are born winners and winning is in their DNA. Call it arrogance but that desire to stay winning propels them to work more to achieve their goals of always winning.

 

[Harsh World]

They are born winners and winning is in their DNA.

I would say that genetics play a huge role in the success of a person too.

Personality, or drive, would probably come secondary. You need a stable foundation that you're capable of being a successful player before you can work at becoming one.

 

[ActionAce]

Mental toughness defines what truly distinguishes athletes who reach the top level from the rest. This factor is exactly what motivates competitors to endure while going through tough challenges and at the same time maintaining their composure when facing intense situations.

 

[Ashake]

The key to success depends on dedication and how much you work relentlessly. Athletes dedicate a lot of hours to training because they need to perfect their skills. The success achieved by athlete is from continuous pursuit to become great regardless of any challenges. LeBron James symbolizes what I'm talking about. His level of dedication made him a well recognised athlete.

 

[Unvarnished]

Athletes need multiple things to reach their peak of performance. They needs natural skills and extensive training and psychological strength to succeed.

 

[1stop]

The distinction between ordinary athletes and exceptional athletes can only be explained by how tough they can be. Athletes who possess mental balance and can go through the challenges in the sport can maintain their attention and their motivation while staying collected under intense situations.

 

[riberet]

I don't think there is any other answer than either ambition or passion, I think the latter is the main reason, there are people who have extreme passion for certain sports, this is what leads them to success in my opinion.

 

[Heatman]

I would say that genetics play a huge role in the success of a person too.

Personality, or drive, would probably come secondary. You need a stable foundation that you're capable of being a successful player before you can work at becoming one.

This is only applicable to few players with Messi at the top of it if I'm looking only at football. He's very good because of his genetics. He needed little or no training to be exceptional.

This doesn't apply to most players with Cristiano Ronaldo at the head of it. CR7 is a product of hard work and dedication. If he relied on genetics to be successful, he wouldn't have been what he is today.

 

[Ja sa bong]

A combination of talent and hard work is what makes a player to be successful. I will never agree only talent is needed for a player to be successful. If you don't practice anything you're doing, you can never be very good at it. This doesn't apply to only sports.

 

[Lord Severus]

I think its also about support.

Sports is usually very expensive field because of the dearth of sports as a career option and that of sponsors willing to spend the money on sports.

Hence, I think community support is very important for building support. If not one person can contribute to sponsorship, many as a community can do. Either through money or physical help, whichever will help the athlete focus on competition.