# Best Athlete Available: How to Become the BEST in Your Field

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Podcast: [MSL Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/msl-talk-274943)
Published: 2026-04-21T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://msltalk.carolangroup.com/episodes/c0GHf6waVhc
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## Resource

In this episode, Tom Caravela and Jeff Durr delve into the characteristics that distinguish top-performing athletes. They explore the "best athlete available" concept, examining the balance between innate talent and the development of consistent habits within structured systems. The discussion highlights the daily routines of high achievers, the acceptance of failure, and the role of resilience in building discipline. Jeff offers insights on avoiding mediocrity and living a regret-free life. The conversation further investigates the path to achieving elite status in any field, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and hard work. The episode concludes with reflections and future aspirations.

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