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Pat Riley

There's always the motivation of wanting to win. Everybody has that. But a champion needs, in his attitude, a motivation above and beyond winning.

Pat Riley

Attitude

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Pat Riley is saying that while everyone wants to win, a true champion has a deeper reason driving their mindset beyond just the desire to be victorious. This means their attitude includes a stronger, more meaningful motivation that pushes them harder than simply aiming for first place.

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