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The Winner's Circle by Denis Waitley
January 5, 2006
If the five Olympic rings were attitudes of champions in
every profession, these five attitudes would be prominent
in the mindset of the peak performer:
1. Paying the Price -- Everyone wants to win, but few are
willing to invest the time and effort. Paying the price
means focusing on developing the skills and training
regimen of champions – observation, imitation, repetition
and the internalization of knowledge into habits; also,
learning why and how to go the extra mile and seeing
success as a marathon, not a dash. Champions view failures
as temporary inconveniences and learning experiences.
2. The Olympian Within -- Winners believe in their worth in
advance of their performance. Most people base their worth
on their current status or achievement level, which means
that until they are judged successful by society’s
standards, they have little to be proud of. Champions
believe in their dreams when they have only a dream to hang
on to, even in the face of criticism and superior
achievements by others.
3. Non-situational Integrity -- Authentic, lasting winners
have an uncompromising attitude about self-honesty. They
function according to an “integrity triangle”, consisting
of three basic questions: (a) Are my beliefs based upon
truth? (b) Do my words and actions correspond with truth
and honesty? (c) Before I speak or act, do I honestly
consider the impact of my decision on other people and the
environment?
4. The “Coachability” Factor -- Champions are always open
to alternatives to improve their performance. Consistent
winners are not the arrogant egotists who dominate the
media spotlight. The most successful individuals in the
game of life are often the most approachable, most
gracious, non-judgmental with others and most critical of
their own performances, as well as most eager to learn and
improve.
5. Being a Team Player -- a team in harmony is synergy in
motion, where the whole is greater than the sum of the
individual talents. When all assignments are understood,
when each takes 100 percent responsibility for the outcome,
a quantum leap in performance takes place. Winners learn
how to become interdependent, without sacrificing
individuality; how to stand out, while fitting in.
Are you applying these attitudes and traits in your life
and in your Agel business? (Excepts taken form Denis
Waitley's e-zine)
 
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