High achievers share one trait: they deliberately put themselves in uncomfortable situations. Studying late, practicing at dawn, making sacrifices most people avoid. That willingness to pay a price is what separates them.
There is an undervalued benefit that comes from putting yourself in an uncomfortable situation, from forcing yourself to be just a little bit irrational. When you look at those who have been successful, what separates them is that they do things and they make sacrifices that others would not. They're the people that study until 4:00 a.m. or wake up when it's dark outside to practice free throws. Whatever the specific skill set may The pattern is always the same. They were willing to pay a price that most wouldn't. They wanted it just a little bit more.
