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When you know both yourself as well as your competitors, you are never in danger. Know yourself but not others and you have half a chance of winning. Knowing neither puts you in a position to lose.

Sun-Tzu

THE ADAGE “knowledge is power” couldn’t be more appropriate for the opening section of this book. It is absolutely necessary to have self-knowledge and an understanding of others prior to entering any arena of competition. The champions are aware of their own strengths and weaknesses as well as those of their opponents. They know their source of motivation and inspiration; they know their true purpose with a clear vision of their direction; they know the tasks and processes demanded of them in order to realize their very best performance. With such awareness, they are in position for sustained success in athletics and life. The following chapters will teach you lessons about how champions gain a more complete picture of self and opponent, in order to position themselves for victory on and off the court.