Many people point to Manchester United and their loyalty to Alex Ferguson as manager, so that they can say longevity brings results.  After 20 years of unparalleled success it is easy to forget that ‘Fergie’ was one match away from the unemployment statistics.

Was longevity the answer?  Was the threat of losing the job alongside a couple of fortunate results the catalyst?  What is the secret?

The truth is that most managers have what it takes….the difference is that run of good fortune, the timing of good things and the need for consistency are all necessary to achieve long term success.  Timing and good fortune are not always within your own control but consistency usually comes from hard work and a one track mind that never loses sight of the winning post.

As Jack Nicklaus once inferred – it is amazing how lucky you get when you work hard for it.