I want to get right down to it today because this could be one of
the most important things you read. So, my question to start out
with you today is what does the term "winning" mean to you?
I want you to think critically about this answer honestly in your
own opinion because this is not some philosophical bunk. Winning
means different things to different people BUT, this is critical
because your current "success" at this moment is probably being
reflected by whatever your idea of winning is.
So what are some ways in which we define winning...
1: You win when you're satisfied. This person's primary goal is to
just go through life as easily as possible. They don't want the
stress of ever being challenged. They don't want to be pushed or
feel vulnerable. They don't like conflict. They just want to go
through life on cruise control, hanging out with their friends, and
having a good time.
Everything they do is designed to support the pursuit of their own
satisfaction.
This is your average, life-long employee who's more than happy to
have a safe, stable, comfortable job.
If you push this person away from that goal, and challenge them or
their routine lifestyle, watch out.
2: You win by being liked. This person's primary goal in life is to
be liked by others. They want acceptance from everyone, and will do
just about anything to reach that goal. They'd rather be liked,
than be right or wrong.
When you put someone like this in a leadership role, the business
will usually fail because they won't be willing to make hard
decisions that would anger someone. They would try to please
everyone all the time because their ultimate motivation is to be
liked by others. These type people would usually rather have a life
of fame and glamour than be financially independent.
3: You win by being right. This person is usually an expert in a
specific field such as a professor, lawyer, or a wife. (lol just
kidding) People who win by being right don't accept criticism and
aren't open to new ideas.
They tend to reach a glass ceiling when it comes to money, their
career, and relationships, because they can't accept their
short-comings in order to move past them and achieve personal
growth. Arguing with this person never works because they'll always
find a way to prove you wrong, even if it means sabotaging your
company in the process.
In order to win, this person must be right.
4: You win by achieving. This person is an achiever. Their primary
motivation is to excel. They are very competitive, and will do
whatever it takes to win. They won't quit, and they'll constantly
push themselves to gain the edge they need.
This category describes all successful entrepreneurs and athletes.
Winning and achieving is their reward, and on the dark side, some
of them will go too far and compromise their integrity in order to
do so. Key Lay of Enron and Alex Rodriguez of the Yankees are great
examples.
This type of person doesn't care if others don't like them, and
they welcome discomfort because it provides them with new
opportunities to win.
This is how I best see myself as I have always been very
competitive and this is what has compensated for the high school
basketball scoring titles and records I have as well as my success
as one of the youngest top producers online.
5: You win by losing. This person wins by being a victim. They want
sympathy from others or their spouse. Just when things start to get
better, they will sabotage themselves, and say, "I knew it wouldn't
work", giving them their victory once again.
There lives are always filled with problems because they don't win
unless they lose, so they create circumstances and excuses that
help them fulfill that destiny like, "This won't teach me anything
new. I don't have the money. This is just another scam. I'll give
it a try..."
Now if you're like me when I was exposed to this, you're taking a
long hard look at your life right now.
There are people who are not wealthy because they like being
satisfied. There are people who are stuck in the same job without a
promotion for 10 years because they want to be liked. There are
people who are addicted to struggle because they win by losing.
And most likely, you see a little of yourself in each of these
categories.
I know I do, but what's important to remember, is that winning is a
continuous process that only ends so it can begin all over again.
It is a never ending cycle. This is why you have many successful
people who have achieved their goals and obtained much wealth but
are not satisfied because once they've won, there's nothing left to
do but do it again, but better than the first time! A good example
of this would be Michael Jordan who was clearly never satisfied
after winning one NBA title. Michael wasn't satisfied until he
DOMINATED every facet of the game. This has been the mindset
of all great ones who have ever done big things. They were
not satisfied with comfort, or being liked..they always looked for
GREATNESS. This is what it means to be a winner.
The point is for you to understand that if you apply this same
mindset into your financial life, there would be no limit to your
prosperity. DON'T BE SATISFIED. Attempt to be a righteous winner
all the time and see where it takes you.
To success and abundance,
Marlon
706-973-9956
www.cashgiftingunderground.com
the most important things you read. So, my question to start out
with you today is what does the term "winning" mean to you?
I want you to think critically about this answer honestly in your
own opinion because this is not some philosophical bunk. Winning
means different things to different people BUT, this is critical
because your current "success" at this moment is probably being
reflected by whatever your idea of winning is.
So what are some ways in which we define winning...
1: You win when you're satisfied. This person's primary goal is to
just go through life as easily as possible. They don't want the
stress of ever being challenged. They don't want to be pushed or
feel vulnerable. They don't like conflict. They just want to go
through life on cruise control, hanging out with their friends, and
having a good time.
Everything they do is designed to support the pursuit of their own
satisfaction.
This is your average, life-long employee who's more than happy to
have a safe, stable, comfortable job.
If you push this person away from that goal, and challenge them or
their routine lifestyle, watch out.
2: You win by being liked. This person's primary goal in life is to
be liked by others. They want acceptance from everyone, and will do
just about anything to reach that goal. They'd rather be liked,
than be right or wrong.
When you put someone like this in a leadership role, the business
will usually fail because they won't be willing to make hard
decisions that would anger someone. They would try to please
everyone all the time because their ultimate motivation is to be
liked by others. These type people would usually rather have a life
of fame and glamour than be financially independent.
3: You win by being right. This person is usually an expert in a
specific field such as a professor, lawyer, or a wife. (lol just
kidding) People who win by being right don't accept criticism and
aren't open to new ideas.
They tend to reach a glass ceiling when it comes to money, their
career, and relationships, because they can't accept their
short-comings in order to move past them and achieve personal
growth. Arguing with this person never works because they'll always
find a way to prove you wrong, even if it means sabotaging your
company in the process.
In order to win, this person must be right.
4: You win by achieving. This person is an achiever. Their primary
motivation is to excel. They are very competitive, and will do
whatever it takes to win. They won't quit, and they'll constantly
push themselves to gain the edge they need.
This category describes all successful entrepreneurs and athletes.
Winning and achieving is their reward, and on the dark side, some
of them will go too far and compromise their integrity in order to
do so. Key Lay of Enron and Alex Rodriguez of the Yankees are great
examples.
This type of person doesn't care if others don't like them, and
they welcome discomfort because it provides them with new
opportunities to win.
This is how I best see myself as I have always been very
competitive and this is what has compensated for the high school
basketball scoring titles and records I have as well as my success
as one of the youngest top producers online.
5: You win by losing. This person wins by being a victim. They want
sympathy from others or their spouse. Just when things start to get
better, they will sabotage themselves, and say, "I knew it wouldn't
work", giving them their victory once again.
There lives are always filled with problems because they don't win
unless they lose, so they create circumstances and excuses that
help them fulfill that destiny like, "This won't teach me anything
new. I don't have the money. This is just another scam. I'll give
it a try..."
Now if you're like me when I was exposed to this, you're taking a
long hard look at your life right now.
There are people who are not wealthy because they like being
satisfied. There are people who are stuck in the same job without a
promotion for 10 years because they want to be liked. There are
people who are addicted to struggle because they win by losing.
And most likely, you see a little of yourself in each of these
categories.
I know I do, but what's important to remember, is that winning is a
continuous process that only ends so it can begin all over again.
It is a never ending cycle. This is why you have many successful
people who have achieved their goals and obtained much wealth but
are not satisfied because once they've won, there's nothing left to
do but do it again, but better than the first time! A good example
of this would be Michael Jordan who was clearly never satisfied
after winning one NBA title. Michael wasn't satisfied until he
DOMINATED every facet of the game. This has been the mindset
of all great ones who have ever done big things. They were
not satisfied with comfort, or being liked..they always looked for
GREATNESS. This is what it means to be a winner.
The point is for you to understand that if you apply this same
mindset into your financial life, there would be no limit to your
prosperity. DON'T BE SATISFIED. Attempt to be a righteous winner
all the time and see where it takes you.
To success and abundance,
Marlon
706-973-9956
www.cashgiftingunderground.com
