10,000 NOs. Matthew Del Negro

drugs later in life. He and a friend got involved with a burglary that resulted in an off-duty police officer being shot and killed. He served eight years in prison, with his life as he knew it forever changed. Talent is not worth much if it isn't attached to work ethic and values.

      Top Three Takeaways

      1 If you love something, you will want to work hard at it and be the best you can be. Having passion for something makes the work not feel like work.

      2 Fear is a great motivator. If you pretend danger doesn't exist, your fear will freeze you when you're faced with danger.

      3 A massive volume of work and preparation can serve as an insurance policy against nerves, fear, and unforeseen hiccups that are certain to arise in the course of a challenge.