8.1 Richard Petty: Be Consistent

"I don’t care how fast you are. If you ain’t consistent, you won’t win much." - Richard Petty

How consistent are you?

EYBL basketball is the most competitive level of high school basketball in the country. When you go to an EYBL stop or tournament, you have to play 5 or 6 games in one weekend against all-star teams from across the country, and in front of college coaches.

It is hard.

The hardest part is being able to put together 5 or 6 really good games in one weekend. It’s not hard to have a good game or 2, but putting together a weekend of good games against great competition is what separates the good from the great.

Richard Petty is one of the most successful NASCAR drivers of all time. He once said, "I don’t care how fast you are. If you ain’t consistent, you won’t win much."

You can be good, talented, and have all the potential in the world, but if you aren’t consistent, you won’t go far. Good athletes have a couple of good games, better athletes can put together a string of good games, and you can always count on the best athletes to show up and do what they do at a high level.

What do you need to be consistent in?

Everything.

Be consistent in how you warm up, how you work out, and how you cool off. Be consistent in your diet, your rest, and your recovery. Be consistent in how you show up and how you work.

Question of the Day: In what areas can you or should you be more consistent?