Born To Win

Born To Win explores how planning and preparation is the only way to win in life and shows you how to use these tools in combination with a vision, goals, and thinking positively to become a winner in all aspects of life.

What separates a star athlete from the rest of the team? As far as the authors are concerned, the only difference is desire. Everyone has potential, but winners want to win. This desire leads them to plan, prepare, and expect to win.

Desire is the thing that motivates winners to work hard so they can win. The authors compare this to a motor that powers you to success. The way to get the motor started is to establish a clear vision of what you want. An encounter or event can bring on this vision.

Zig Ziglar developed his vision for success when his supervisor pulled him aside and told him he had the potential to be the best salesman in the country. Before this point, he only wanted to make ends meet. But once he realized there was a possibility to be great, he got excited, and his vision started. Soon after came the desire to make it happen.

Desire leads to two important qualities that help you keep chasing your vision: commitment and perseverance. Commitment keeps you consistent and focused, while perseverance keeps you going even when things are hard.

So if you’re ready to start your path to winning, be on the lookout for moments that will inspire your vision. Having a vision of what you want will give you the motivation you’ll need to start your journey to success.

The authors say goals are important because they give you direction and save you time and effort. But it’s important to set the right goals. To do this, make sure a goal is specific. You should have a clear target in mind. For example, rather than say you want to make more money, a goal should be something like increasing your paycheck by 20 percent. When it’s defined, write down what it will give you. Understanding what you can gain from it will help keep you motivated. Next, recognize obstacles that might make it hard. Planning for obstacles will help you be prepared for when they arise. Your next step will be to think about what skills and knowledge you might need to accomplish your goal. Doing so will help you pinpoint exactly what you need to learn. Lastly, write up a detailed plan of action and include a deadline. Another step to planning your success is to set aside time to learn. There are many ways to do this, but one of the best ways…