In AJ’s defence, steely determination is what separates very successful people from those who are just a bit talented.
This is a good point - and I think it's the reason so many sports people tend to do well on strictly. They are determined to be first in the field, no matter what it costs them, AND they are prepared to put in the hours and suffer physical pain if that's what they have to do.
Good for them - I wish I even had the impetus to get my fat, lazy ares off the settee after 8.00 at night!