What makes a "Powerhouse"?

[rcmolloy]

Powerhouses, in general, are teams that have students that are committed to spending countless hours on something until it is where they want it. These students never give up on themselves and they are always trying to learn something new. Also, students, like myself, that are so passionate and show leadership have a great influence around them. They bring up everyone to a level that surpasses what any lone individual could attain themselves.

In no way is my team a powerhouse but we're striving to compete among the top competitors and in my opinion that's a start.

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by rcmolloy

In no way is my team a powerhouse but we're striving to compete among the top competitors and in my opinion that's a start.

It definitely is. There's a reason for the quote in my signature from JVN from a private conversation. Never stop striving to increase your inputs (resources) and your outputs (your product). Anything less really is a cop-out.

As long as your work ethic towards betterment is there, I believe any team can become a powerhouse.

Teams who I have watched within the last 3 years do these things: 973, 1323, 816, 2791, 1771 just to name a few have been constantly improving themselves.

It is also why I love Adam Heard's slogan "Outwork Us"

Its very inspiring when you see a team never quit and keep increasing their inputs and outputs.

[rcmolloy]

To add to that Stogi, I have heard a similar quote from my coaches and life coaches in football and it should add to the same premise here. Here's my spin on it.

Ordinary people rarely make a difference when it comes down to something. It's the people who strive to do something unordinary and never settle with the fact that something is perfect until it is.