'Now' and 'Won', the two words that make a champion

The hardest thing to do in life is to act in the now. The easiest thing to do is to let tomorrow worry about tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow worry about the day after tomorrow. But these are the words that make the champion, the words that build the legacy, the words that separate the average from the extraordinary. It's easy to defer responsibility and say, 'I'll do it tomorrow.'

One of the most difficult things to master in life is the art of acting in the present moment. The ability to focus on the task at hand, instead of letting our minds wander on to the past or the future, is a skill that few people are truly able to achieve. When we can act in the present moment, we can maximize our potential, take advantage of opportunities, and ultimately achieve success. Today I'm going to break down what acting in the present moment really means, and how you can start to implement it in your life.

Winners are defined by their ability to capitalize on opportunities when they present themselves. At the moment, the future seems impossible to grasp and the present moment is all that matters. For those who can harness the ability to act at the moment, the future is theirs for the taking. This ability can be a tough pill to swallow for many.

The hardest thing for most people to realize is that now is the only time you can act. Your future is built on the foundation of your actions in the present moment. Your future opportunities are also only available in the present moment. Your future is built in the now—and your only chance at maximizing your potential is to act in the now.

The word 'now' means so many things. It can be used to describe a period (like when you are in the mood for a new meal or a new movie, a state of mind (like when you are at the moment), or a specific thing (like when you are in love). When used in this way, the word 'now' can be a powerful tool to describe your actions in the present moment. When you can act in the present moment, you can maximize your potential and succeed in life.

The ability to act in the present moment is one of the most difficult skills to master, but the most important skill of all. The ability to act in the present moment is what separates the average from the champions. It's what will build your legacy, what will separate the average Joe from the extraordinary person we all want to be, and what will keep you focused on the task at hand.

But when you can't act in the present moment, you're setting yourself up for failure. The key to acting in the present moment is to identify the 'now' and act in that moment, not in some future moment that may or may not happen. The 'now' is always right in front of you.

When you can act in the 'now,' you're maximizing your potential, taking advantage of opportunities, and achieving success. When you can't act in the 'now,' you're deferring responsibility, procrastinating, and putting off success until tomorrow.

Now, what is the relationship between the word 'won' and 'now'?

You will notice that the two words are spelled the same but in reverse order.

Let's take a look at the two words. Won, in Latin, means to conquer or to win. In the context of our discussion, we can think of 'won' as the act of conquering the now. Think about it this way, if you are not acting in the now, you are deferring to some future point in time.

The word 'won' means so many different things. It can be used to describe the outcome of a competition (like in the Olympics), the result of a test, the outcome of an attempt in a business, or the outcome of a relationship, etc. When used in this way, the word 'won' can be a powerful tool to describe your actions in the present moment. When you can act in the present moment, you can maximize your potential and succeed in life.

There is no doubt in my mind that acting in the 'now' is an element of winning success in the future. But it's not just the future you need to be thinking about. The 'now' is where you need to be focusing your efforts. In the 'now,' you can act and make things happen.

Final thoughts

With the understanding from our discussion, you can start to see how acting in the now is important not only for success in the future but also for the present and the past. We will explore these details in the coming weeks as we continue our discussion about acting in the now. Remember too, that the 'now' is always in front of us. So, what are you going to do about it?

Are you going to conquer the 'now' or are you going to defer to some future point in time? I hope you choose the former.

I hope you took away a new way to think about the word won, and that you are excited to learn more about how to use it in your everyday conversations.

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