I now know what makes Steve Smith, Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson so special. They understand themselves and know what they need to do in order to prepare themselves in all 6 pillars, so that they have the best chance of succeeding, every time they step onto the field. For me, it wasn’t a lack of skill. It was a lack of understanding. It was a fluke if everything aligned both internally and externally, and hence why I was inconsistent.   Through my personal experience and leanings, I now believe that there are 6 pillars to success, that are true for almost every athlete. They are: Technical Tactical Mental Emotional Physical Lifestyle