The coach of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, says that the important thing in his success is that he enjoys his job but does not worry about the game.
The 64-year-old will lead Los Blancos into another Champions League final as the club chase a record 15th title when they meet Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on Saturday.
Ancelotti has had an impressive career as a manager, winning four Champions League titles alongside the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.
Maybe that's why he stays calm and collected, knowing he's won almost everything he's been offered at the top level.
And the Italian recently gave an insight into his methods and mindset when it comes to managing one of the biggest football clubs in the world.
Speaking to The Times newspaper, he said: “The important point is that I have a lot of love, but I'm not focused.
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“I don't worry about my work. Never, not with football.
“I loved myself as a player as a manager but I'm not crazy.
“I am calm. It's weird because before a game I usually get nervous.
“Two or three hours ago, I didn't feel well. I have a fast heart and I start thinking bad thoughts, 'They're going to score, what are we going to do?' And when I'm alone at the construction site, I try to sleep, but I can't sleep.”
It's almost refreshing to hear the veteran say he still gets nervous before games but Ancelotti has little to worry about when he hits the big stage this weekend.
Madrid have struggled in Spain and abroad this season.
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They won LaLiga at a canter, fending off rivals Barcelona with ease and allowing themselves to focus on the latter stages of Europe's premier competition.
After leaving it late against Bayern Munich in the semi-finals, Madrid will probably feel less pressure in the final, where they have not lost since the 1980s.
Ancelotti has nothing left to prove, but another victory on the big stage will strengthen his case to be considered the greatest manager of the modern era.
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