The late Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant, renowned American College Football coach of the University of Alabama, once uttered, “It’s not the will to win that matters. Everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.”
This famous quote exemplifies the ‘clichéd’ but correct philosophy that associates success, not only in sports but life, with hard-work, often a synonym in most regards for preparation.
Ask Colin Powell, the 65th United States of America, Secretary of State, of his thoughts on the subject matter. He once declared, “There are no secrets to success. It is a result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.”
