You need lofty goals. Then cement it with a great work ethic.

My parents had a great work ethic.

I guess maybe another gift I have is a great work ethic.

'All My Children' taught me a great work ethic; you work so hard on a soap opera!

I have a great work ethic - from watching Lucille Ball, not necessarily my own family.

Many of the great achievements of the world were accomplished by tired and discouraged men who kept on working.