Thursday, May 23, 2013

HOW TO BE A WINNER

How to Be a Winner

Have you wondered what drives Olympic athletes to endure the rigors of training, compete with the best, and come out on top? Would you like to hone the same chutzpah for yourself? Try this winning recipe.
Step one: Do a desire check. Let's be clear: Winning is not a game of maybes. Either you aspire to win, or you don't. Do you truly wish to do great things, or do you value familiar comforts? You must honestly answer this question before you endeavor to see your goals through. If you lack ambition, evaluate why. You may be aiming toward the wrong target, or your timing may be off.
Step two: Brainwash your psyche. Some people have an inborn certainty that they'll excel. And they do! The rest of us, on the other hand, must train ourselves to operate in that confident headspace. Start by telling yourself that you wholeheartedly deserve to achieve top honors. It's your right to win — don't ask for it; take it! Once you fully invest in that mindset, you can approach any goal with the expectation that you'll conquer it.
Step three: Work, work, work. People forget that glory has an unglamorous side. Breakneck training, meticulous coaching, strict meal plans — that lifestyle takes unparalleled discipline. How do you do it (without going nuts)? You have to delight in the crazy, laborious process. There's a spiritual aha that occurs when you direct your thoughts and actions toward a singular focus. Be open to that discovery — it's your secret weapon.
Step four: Be stubborn. Keep in mind that winners often lose, too. But falling short doesn't confirm their fallibility. Instead, it fuels their belief, desire, and work ethic. Which proves that winning really does come from within.

by Andrea Metcalf- fitstudio.com


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