Over the years, I have watched many, varied professional athletes in person. All athletes who reach the professional level have elite talent, but it’s the winning mentality that makes champions.
This applies to the business world as well. In order to be a winner, you have to think and act like a winner.
People who have a winning mindset believe in their vision, and they are mentally tough. They understand that nothing great or worth having comes easy. In order to win the Super Bowl of life, you first have to believe that you will. You have to be willing to give that 100% commitment to do what it takes to become a champion. Winners understand that they will face obstacles and difficulties, but know these challenges are only going to make them stronger. They are committed to becoming a winner, no matter what.
Talent alone is not enough.
In the business world, I have met so many people with talent, but they never come close to their potential. We are all good at something, but a winning mindset understands that the difference between making it a hobby or a successful business is the hard work and discipline that you put behind it.
Do not rely on your talent alone. Make a commitment to work on your craft. Find out what your weaknesses are and work on improving them.If you truly want to be a winner, you have to work consistently and work smart. It’s important to set a long-term goal and work at it with passion and perseverance. I have learned that it takes 10 years of working hard to be an overnight success. There are no shortcuts. There are no ‘get rich quick schemes’. If you want to become a champion, you have to grind!
Having a winning mentality also requires building momentum. The hardest part is getting started.
This is why it’s important to generate momentum with small steps. In order to ride your momentum wave, you have to build it first. While building and working towards your dreams, you must have small daily goals. Reward yourself along the way and keep charging towards the big dream.
Winners have a vision. The ultimate goal for an NFL player with a winning mentality is to win the Super Bowl. It all starts in training camp. They visualize themselves holding the trophy after winning the Super Bowl. Whatever you want out of life, you must visualize yourself achieving that goal.
You have to stick to that plan and truly believe in your dream and reinforce that belief along the way.
While working towards your dream, I can guarantee you that you will encounter naysayers along the way. A winning mentality does not allow the shortsightedness of others to deter them from being successful.
Remember that people who aren’t in life where you want to be cannot show you how to get there. Even though some feel that they’re looking out for your best interest, you must not give in to any negativity from anyone.
Make a commitment to surround yourself with people who will encourage you and lift you up along the way.
Having the winning mentality is just the first step.
You cannot just THINK your way to becoming a champion. You must take massive action. Not only do you have to take massive action, but you need to do it starting today.
No more procrastinating. Not tomorrow, not next week, not next month, not next year, not when everything lines up perfectly, do it now!
Make a commitment to develop the winning mentality. I promise you that it will be worth it. Whatever you are doing in life, be the best at it! Become a winner!
Happy Selling,
David
