Don't Cash in; Cast into Deeper Water

Don't stop after your first victory, keep the forward momentum.

Many people go through life dreaming of being a true champion. They want to win in business, and sports, get into shape or become famous. The problem is, that they often give up too soon after winning forgetting that one of the greatest prizes of victory is the opportunity to do even more. What makes them quit?

A victory is something to celebrate, especially when you worked hard to achieve it. But don't let your success blind you to reality. It takes a lot of time and effort to reach the top. And even more effort to remain at the top. If you relax too early because you have had a taste of victory, you'll only face more setbacks. Only keep the forward moment.

You have more wins ahead. The beauty of a life's events is that it's always just beginning. That means each win brings you closer to the ultimate goal-winning the next. And if you don't lose along the way, those victories build toward even bigger ones. Don't quit after a victory. There's still plenty of room to improve and get better.

Because competition breeds improvement - There is always room to improve over time. No matter how good you think you are, no matter how long it took to get where you wanted to go, there will always be room for improvement. Don't stop learning and improving just because you think you have arrived. Celebrate your victories and continue moving forward.

Winning isn't everything. Winning is indeed fun, and it makes you feel great about yourself. But it's not the only thing that matters. Winning is just a tool to achieve something bigger. If you care about doing the best job possible, then you should care about both short-term results and long-term progress. So stop thinking only about your first victory and focus instead on making every step meaningful.

To remain successful you must set high goals for yourself. When you fail at a goal, reset it and make it bigger. Once you have achieved one success, don't relax go back to your original goal and make it even bigger. Achieving something once can be very rewarding. However, if that achievement becomes an end unto itself, then it will only lead to a sense of complacency instead of empowerment. To avoid this trap, make sure that each victory leads to bigger and better opportunities.

My point is that you should focus on your daily efforts. When you finally win, you will have built an armor of motivation, and confidence, and have your mind and body ready for anything! Make sure you don't let your victory get to your head and quit. Stay humble, stay passionate, and keep going.