Determination

If commitment and consistency were easy, all we would need is one initial thought about being successful and it would happen.  The fact of the matter is, regardless of who you are, it takes significant resolve and intentional work to be a positive contributing force to society.  Finding something positive, and pursuing it despite all the challenges, builds commitment and consistency. For many of us, “sports” has and will always be something that we love.  

"Remember brick walls let us show our dedication. They are there to separate us from the people who don't really want to achieve their childhood dreams." Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams 

If you want to be successful in sports/life, learn to pursue your passion in spite of the challenges you will face.