A winner is a winner, no matter what field they’re in – and that is just as true in the business world as it is in the world of sports. There are some people who seem to be a golden boy or girl – everything they put their mind to, they succeed at.
To the rest of us however, who are not continually at the top of our game, this sort of success can seem unattainable. Are some people just better, luckier, or more likely to succeed than the rest of us?
The answer is no. Success doesn’t happen by accident. The truth is that winners are not born; they create themselves. Here are 10 reasons why winners keep winning.
Their Mood
Winning produces a high – an elevation of your mood, a feeling of positivity and well-being. While the rest of us complain or even give up when something seems unattainable, winners carry on long after others have backed out of the challenge. They are motivated by the winner’s high and they chase it no matter what. Whether we like it or not, our mood does affect our performance, and positive moods produce better performance.
Sticking it Out
Winners show up and stick it out, no matter what the situation. They aren’t looking for a way to back out or give as little as they can. They give their 100%, both in their professional and personal lives.
Feedback
One of the biggest defining factors between success & failure is the ability to respond well to negative feedback. Winners don’t get upset, sensitive or offended when they hear about their failings or mistakes. They see these things as tools to improve themselves and their performance. They see it as a challenge to become even better.
Focus
No matter how talented you are, if you lack focus, you will not be able to succeed. Winners are single-minded and avoid distractions at all costs. If you want to be a winner, you will have to learn to let many other things go in pursuit of what really matters to you.
Culture of Respect
Winners understand that no one can succeed on their own, and they respect the talents, skills and knowledge of those around them. Winners don’t engage in petty finger-pointing or play the blame game. They acknowledge the need for a strong team that will win together, and they work to create an environment in which that team can thrive
Support System
A winner has a strong support system – a circle of people who believe in them and want to see them succeed; a circle of people who applaud their successes and lift them up when they fail. Having a strong support system is a big motivator that keeps winners winning.
Recognition
The more someone succeeds, and the more they become known for that success, the more likely they are to keep succeeding. Recognition places the winner in the spotlight – a spotlight in which they become a hero or role model to many others, and this motivates them to remain that way.
Access
Winners get access to experiences that many others will never have. They receive invitations to exclusive events, and invite-only visits to places such as the White House or Buckingham Palace. They meet celebrities, politicians and royalty. Who else but a winner gets that kind of treatment?
Determination
If there is one thing every winner has in spades, it’s determination. Winners simply don’t consider giving up. They take matters into their own hands and create their own destiny through hard work and the belief that not only do they deserve what they want, but that it is possible to achieve it.
Consistency
Winners don’t change their minds, their goals, or their ambitions when things don’t seem to be working out. They are consistent, and they remain focused regardless of the circumstances.
