Today I was teaching a lesson.
The students were working hard and one of the girls in the class said, “I need a drink.” So I let her get a drink.
THEN, one of the boy in the class said, “I need a burger.”
What are YOU focusing on during your day?
Last night was Game 1 of the Eastern League Playoffs for the Trenton Thunder. They were facing the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, who were 16-7 against Trenton in the regular season. AND they were facing pitching ace, Kyle Drabek who was 4-0 against the Thunder this season with a 1.38 ERA.
It wasn’t looking good.
In fact, as soon as I took my regular seat in the front row, the guy next to me said, “Drabek is pitching GREAT.”
But I was optimistic.
I knew anything could happen.
And it did–the Thunder won by a score of 2-0.
So that shows you that the best team doesn’t win…the team that plays best wins.
Go all out today!
I know something about you.
You want to become successful at something.
Perhaps it’s in sports.
Perhaps it’s in business.
Perhaps it’s in school.
I know something else…
The reason why most people do not become successful.
They don’t take action.
Knowledge is only good if you use it.
It’s the start that stops most people.
You know what you need to do, so don’t think about it, just do it.
With all the great athletes I have encountered, I noticed a quality that they all share.
They all do what they need to do, when they need to do it, whether they feel like it or not.
If you’re a runner, just start running.
If you’re in sales, just start making those calls.
If you’re a student, just start studying.
It’s that simple.
PRACTICE AS IF YOU ARE THE WORST.
COMPETE AS IF YOU ARE THE BEST.
It doesn’t matter what you do, or who you are…you’re going to encounter obstacles. On the field, in the classroom, in the boardroom and at home.
Someone once said that life was a series of problem-solving events. We can’t avoid challenges or adversity.
What we can do is change our reactions to them.
I believe that in every challenge, there is a lesson to be learned. You can use adversity to your advantage. Instead of being frustrated, be fascinated. Enjoy the pressure; enjoy the challenge.
That’s what winners do.
Act like a winner today!
Do yourself a favor and watch this!
ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Regardless of title, bank balance or age, each individual has the ability to be a force for good. One person can make a difference. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” (From Success Magazine)
Is it good enough to be great at your sport or job?
Or is part of greatness making a difference in the world, being a role model or inspiring others?
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with wanting to be the best in the world, as long as you are being the best FOR the world.
Go all out. Lead by example.
Start today.
Brian Tracy, the expert on human potential, says…
EAT THAT FROG!
What does this mean?
Eat that frog first thing in the morning and get it out of the way.
What is your frog? Working out? Making calls? Studying? Cleaning?
When you do the most difficult thing first, you not only get it out of the way, but you gain confidence and momentum. Otherwise, the frog will be staring at you all day and zap you of your energy.
Here’s a great bit of advice from the business world…
“When everything gets really complicated and you feel overwhelmed, think about it this way: You gotta do three things. First, get the cow out of the ditch. Second, find out how the cow got into the ditch. Third, make sure you do whatever it takes so the cow doesn’t go into the ditch again.”
-ALBERT C. BLACK JR.
Now, you may not have a cow to worry about, but you probably have challenges at work, at school, in sports, in music or in your relationships.
Follow the same steps and you will be pleased with the results.