Since the beginning of time, society has always praised and applauded winners. Winning is and has become the central core of society, and everything that we do, revolve around this.
And why not! Victory tastes very sweet, and there are many advantages to become successful, especially in a competition orientated society like ours. So, we all dream to become successful, and there is nothing wrong to have a dream. But sitting idly and daydreaming about things that are impossible, make us stuck to take any decision. And making no decisions is still a decision. That you are decided not to do anything.
With the period of years I read and carefully analysed the secret of fortunes of hundreds of exceedingly wealthy men and the best lesson I learned is “Screw It, Let’s Do It”(Richard Branson).It doesn’t matter what it is, or how hard it might seem, as the ancient Greek, Plato said, “The beginning is the most important part of any work”.
A journey of a thousand miles starts with that first step. If you look ahead to the end, and all the weary miles between, with all the dangers you might face, you might never take that first step. And whatever it is you want to achieve in life, if you don’t make the effort, you won’t reach your goal.To become a successful person you don’t have to be an exceptional high-achieving superhuman but its like ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
Though there is no “one size, fits all” theory for anything, but here some tips in my observation to become Winner.
How to Become a Winner
1>Imagination
It has been said that man can create anything which he can imagine.
Through the aid of his imaginative facility, man has discovered, and harnessed. He has conquered the air so completely that the birds are a poor match for him in flying. And c’mon.. No need to go that far! Just think, the road you live in , the bakery you shop at to get your morning coffee and pastry, the pub you frequent ; none of it would be there if someone hadn’t imagined about it first.The only thing that makes the difference is to give your dream a shape and form and convert it to rock-solid reality because imagination is only a thought , an impulse.It is abstract, and has no value, until it has been transformed into its physical counterpart.
2>Definiteness of plans
A person who moves by guesswork , without practical , definite plans, is comparable to a ship without a rudder
If you are one of those who believe that hard work only will bring success, perish the thought! It is not true! Success , when they come in huge quantities, are never the result of hard work alone! Success come, in response to definite demands, based upon the application of definite principles and not by chance or luck. frankly speaking, all master salesmen know that ideas(thoughts or imagination) can be sold where merchandize cannot. Ordinary salesmen donot know this – that is why they are “ordinary” .
3>A pleasing Personality
Success calls for respect. And no one wants to respect a person who does not grade high on all of the factors of a pleasing personality.What does not mean – “pleasing personality”? Well,in my opinion,it is that personality that impresses others. Recent research suggests that the way you sit or stand can actually affect the way your brain functions.Carry yourself with confidence and in a matter of minutes, the chemical balance – the testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain – alters, your body starts to feel it and your brain starts to believe it.
Here are some tricks that may help you to create a pleasing personality..
- Stand or sit straight
- Keep your head level
- Relax your shoulders
- Make appropriate eye contact
- Lower the pitch of your voice
- Adopt a ‘Mona Lisa’ smile
4>Willingness to assume full responsibility
The winner must take the responsibility of everything he has done in life also mistakes and shortcomings and don’t make excuses. If he tries to shift responsibility, he will not remain winner.
You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today. -Abraham Lincoln
5>Courage to face failure
‘The Fear of Failure’ – just how man originally came by this fear, no one can state definitely, but one thing is certain – he has it in a highly developed form.The fear of failure robs man of his initiative, destroys his power of imagination, limits his individuality, takes away his self-reliance and does him damage in a hundred other ways.
You can’t expect to win without ever facing failure. Failure is a regular part of life and you have to learn to embrace it; So rather than fearing failure, have courage and learn how to use it to your advantage.
6>Hard Work
“Winners embrace hard work. They love the discipline of it, the trade-off they’re making to win. Losers, on the other hand, see it as punishment. And that’s the difference. “ Lou Holtz
So work had and don’t procrastinate.Dont put anything for tomoorow,do it today.Hard work mixed with self-confidence,definiteness of purpose,self-control,initiative,enthusiasm,ambition and determination can get you anything in life.