Keep pulling the thread on Roy Williams.
After being challenged by his coach, a freshman Michael Jordan committed to an elite work ethic, stating, "you'll never see anybody outwork me."
As an example of extreme dedication, Tyler Hansbrook followed his trainer's advice by carrying a gallon jug of water with him to drink throughout the day before basketball practice.
A young PGA golfer attempting to emulate Tiger Woods' work ethic quit after a few days, unable to match Woods' practice of putting one-handed from three feet for an hour straight.
During his freshman year at North Carolina, Michael Jordan told his coach Roy Williams that his goal was to become the best player to have ever played for the university.
At North Carolina, Coach Dean Smith's athletic testing program for basketball players included measuring their time in the mile, their vertical jump, and their 40-yard dash time.
Michael Jordan improved his 40-yard dash time from approximately 4.5 seconds his freshman year to a consistent 4.38 seconds his sophomore year.