But I was—of course—wrong. The work athletes put in on the practice field, basketball court, track or elsewhere is just the tip of the iceberg.
I talked to Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brice Butler about his daily routines to find out what the real differences are between the best athletes in the world and your average Joe. Butler was drafted in the 2013 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders before signing with the Cowboys in the 2015 season.
It might be too late to salvage your professional athletic career, but trying a few things from this list will definitely take you to the next level.