Most people have the will to win, few have the will to prepare to win.
Meaning of the quote
Most people really want to be successful, but not everyone is willing to do the hard work needed to achieve that success. Coach Bobby Knight is saying that many people dream of winning, but only a few are willing to put in the time and effort to properly prepare and practice in order to actually win.
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