Things are buzzing about the Olympics right now and in the center of it all is, of course, Michael Phelps. Tonight Phelps will go for his record 8th gold medal. INCREDIBLE!

Every night I've been glued to the TV watching this amazing run that Phelps is making, I find myself thinking of what it takes to accomplish what he has. So many times when we watch someone enjoy success we make the mistake minimizing the price they had to pay to make something so difficult look so easy. This is often the case with spiritual leadership too.

Here are a few ideas about what it takes to be an Olympic Champion like Phelps and a Spiritual Champion (leader) for Christ:

1. INCREDIBLE Passion

2. INCREDIBLE Discipline

3. INCREDIBLE Focus

4. INCREDIBLE Persistence

5. INCREDIBLE Suffering

What would you add to the list? I'd love to hear.