Often people said he had a sixth sense for the wind and it seemed so natural, but he was really focused, worked harder than anyone else and the expectation built from there".
However, Phillips has remained focused, working hard on show jumping with her father, and it was a flawless performance over the fences at Blenheim last year that clinched the European championships.
"He's brilliant, focused, works hard and, most importantly, has something that is always scarce in D.C. wisdom," says Dartmouth University economist Jonathan Skinner, a frequent collaborator.
"Parents, teachers and business leaders need to look for opportunities to nurture young people's abilities to focus, work hard, think for themselves and express their thoughts verbally.
Then plan, focus, work hard and be very determined to achieve your goals.
Stay focused, work hard and smart, and believe that they will come.
Stay focused, work hard and always believe.
Sabrina: Be focused, work hard, and don't be afraid to do your own things.
When I applied only to Harvard Business School shortly after graduation (I was one of the youngest people in my MBA class), my peers thought I was crazy for not casting a wider net but my experience at Smith taught me to reach for the stars, stay focused, work hard and not let fear get in the way of success.
You also need to clear focus, work hard, a good team and a supportive family.
