Right now, there’s a lot of emphasis on failure. For example, AI might cause some people to lose their jobs, a war could lead to a financial crisis, and the wrong political party might cause a country to fall apart. While these things have some truth, they don’t determine anyone’s future. Winning and losing are more about personal choices than external events. There are three things that winners always do.
#1 – They Expect to Win – Winners have a vision of success.
They don’t give in to disappointments or time. They use all these experiences to improve, including being open to new ideas. If they aren’t chosen, they trust that their time will come. If it takes a long time to reach a goal, they keep going instead of quitting. Eventually, hard work, faith, and patience will bring the reward.
#2 – They Have a List of Non-Negotiables – Winners are disciplined.
They complete specific tasks on time without fail. They don’t make excuses or blame others. They know what they must do, and they do it consistently – rain or shine, tired or rested. They show up. Whether building physical or mental strength, they follow their non-negotiables with full commitment. They might add on to these non-negotiables, but they never veer away from them.
#3 – They Know Their Strongest Competitor – Winners learn from those who are better, and they don’t let jealousy or resentment hold them back.
However, winners also realize that their toughest competitor lives in their own mind. Instead of listening to self-defeating or negative thoughts, they focus on positive, guiding messages. They have mastered the skill of competing against themselves—mentally and physically. Instead of following an unruly mind that urges them to do things differently, they stick to the steps and instructions that lead to success. And they continue doing this, moving from one level to the next.
Winners never lose because as long as they keep doing the next right thing, they are always winning. If you have a goal and haven’t given up, you’re winning right now. But if there’s more to achieve, try these three steps and watch your dreams unfold.
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Donna Marks is an educator, licensed psychotherapist, and addictions counselor in Palm Beach, Florida. She has worked with over 6,000 clients. Donna’s struggle with addiction brought her to a worldwide search for healing. She became licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in 1987. In 1989, she earned a Doctorate Degree in Adult Education, then became Certified in Addictions, Gestalt Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Hypnosis, and Sex Therapy. Donna developed an award-winning addiction training program at Palm Beach Community College. She co-owns an outpatient treatment program and serves as a consultant to treatment centers. For 36 years, she has taught A Course in Miracles.
Donna is the author of three books: the multi-award-winning title Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Cure, and Learn, Grow, Forgive: A Path to Spiritual Success, The Healing Moment: Seven Paths to Turn Messes into Miracles of Love, and her latest fiction, Fortis & Sapiente – A Tale of Two Lovers Who Successfully Navigate the Murky Waters of Love. Donna is a public speaker and has shared her methods with millions of listeners on podcasts and radio shows.
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