March 4th, 2022.

"In the end, its not the years in your life that count. Its the life in your years." ~ Abraham Lincoln

Everyone wants to win. We all want to achieve great things and we all want to make a lasting impact on the world. But, if we’re being honest, not everyone will win. Not everyone will be the best, or be regarded as the best, or even finish in the top three.

Winning is a choice.

You must have a plan to win before you can even begin to decide what winning actually looks like. You must prepare yourself and brace up for the obstacles that will be thrown at you in order to win.

If you want to live an extraordinary life, you first have to understand that it has nothing to do with luck. Those who will win are those who make their luck.

There are no shortcuts.

There are no hacks.

If you want to win, you have to be willing to endure.

Staying focused and prioritizing what is important is a skill learned over time and strengthened through repetition. You have to set goals and put in the work. You have to be disciplined enough to say no when the easy thing is on the other side of the tradeoff.

It's not too late to start preparing to win because the moment you decide you’re going to do everything necessary to win, even if it’s hard, is exactly when you begin winning.

Even though we all want to win, the reality is that not everyone will. For those who remain, there's still hope. The difference between those who will win and those who won't is a matter of attitude. There are some things you can do to improve your chances of winning.

But those who win have more in common than the moment of their victory.

Winners have a will to win. They practice looking through the noise and distractions that can interfere with the pursuit of their goals. They are constantly pushing themselves to learn new skills, try new things and be better at what they do.

Winners do not get complacent after winning once, but rather use that win as fuel to become even better at what they do.

Those who will win will endure.

Those who will win will do the work that it takes to win. Those who will win will make the sacrifices that they have to make. Those who will win will work the hardest and fight against all odds to do what’s necessary to be prepared, to be fit and to win. Those who will win now have a choice…

Those who choose not to prepare will not win. Those who choose not to be fit will not win. Those who choose not to work hard, fight or sacrifice everything necessary to “win” simply won’t be prepared for the battle that lies ahead. And those who don’t have the desire or passion—or even the heart—to turn their dreams into a reality may as well throw in the towel and ultimately accept that they are destined to lose.

"Those who will win must work hard and sacrifice."

Those who will win are the ones who are working on themselves to be the best that they can be.

They’re working out regularly. They’re getting enough sleep. They’re eating right. They’re following their passions and purpose. They’re surrounded by people they admire and who admire them back. They’re learning a new skill, reading a book, listening to a podcast, or taking a class that delights them.

The people who will win are easy to recognize. They do not sit around waiting for things to happen to them, instead they make things happen. They are always prepared, as they know that one day they might have to endure a long winter.

Are you one of the winners?