Everyone says they want to have a successful athletic career filled with trophies and championships, but few people work hard enough to make it happen. They expect greatness and all the accolades they desire to fall in their lap, and it doesn't. When it doesn't, they turn to excuses and blame everyone else around them. I encourage all athletes to develop a sense of self-awareness. Evaluate yourself honestly, take feedback from coaches and professionals and try your best to fall into the left side of this diagram. I can guarantee you, if you live in the left side you will reach your goals.