These 3 Things Determine How Successful You Will Be

Adrian S. Potter
3 min readJan 26, 2024

Talent. Motivation. Attitude.

Photo by Etienne Girardet on Unsplash

The Secondhand Inspiration Project begins with a motivational quote and ventures wherever the creative path meanders.

Lou Holtz is a former American football player, coach, and sports analyst. Widely known for his career in college football coaching, Holtz achieved remarkable success with various teams, including the University of Notre Dame, where he led the Fighting Irish to a national championship in 1988.

Known for his motivational skills and strategic coaching, Holtz coached at several universities, earning a reputation as one of the most respected figures in college football. After coaching, he became a prominent sports analyst, contributing to ESPN’s college football coverage.

Holtz’s impact extends beyond the field, as he is celebrated for his leadership qualities and inspirational quotes that transcend the realm of sports. His quote -

“Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you’re willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.”

-emphasizes the importance of talent, motivation, and attitude in determining success, both at an individual level and…

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Adrian S. Potter

Antisocial Extrovert · Writer and Poet, Engineer, Consultant, Public Speaker · Writing about self-improvement, gratitude, and creativity · www.adrianspotter.com