 Back in 2008, Steve Nash told me that teams in the NBA shoot a remarkably higher field goal percentage on possessions when the ball touches the paint. As a point guard, Nash knew his number one goal was to get his team the highest percentage shot possible. Thus, his primary objective was to get the ball in the lane every offensive possession, but not only that, once the ball did touch the paint, he wanted to have as many options as possible for his team to score. So he worked relentlessly to develop great court vision so he could see his four teammates at all times. He studied film to learn each of his teammates' strengths and weaknesses from every spot on the court, and he put in countless hours mastering his ball handling, passing, and ability to score with either hand. Elite leaders know that their performance is dictated by the work they put in during the unseen hours and how well they execute their strategy.