The Psychology of Winning

The Psychology of Winning

Denis Waitley

The 10 Qualities of a Total Winner 

Quality 1:  Positive Self-Expectancy 

"Life is a self fulfilling prophecy. True winners go into every event expecting to win."

This means to have optimism and enthusiasm in everything you do. Expecting the most favorable results from your own actions. Winners understand that life is a self-fulfilling prophecy.Winners also know that u usually get what you expect in the long run. 

Quality 2: Positive Self-Motivation 

"True winners dig deep and find motivation inside themselves to get through that tough task or to learn a new skill."

This means that you don't need anyone else to motivate you but yourself, it would be nice if others motivate you becuase you have more motivation in yourself to accomplish things even if they are challenging. You have the ability to do what needs to be done, without influence from other people or situations.

Quality 3: Positive Self-Image

True winners are confident and view themselves as competent, valuable human beings.

This means what someone sees in themselves others will also see it in you. If you see yourself has a strong, confident person than others will see that in you too. Certain people see themselves a certain way but others don't see it because that person might be hiding it from people because they might be afraid to let people see who they truly are. 

Quality 4: Positive Self-Direction

You gotta have direction if you are going to go anywhere. True winners know where they are going. Their sense of direction comes from the self and not from outside influences like parents or friends.

This means that you are directing yourself on one path leading towards things that you wan to accomplish. You are being an independent leader and leading yourself to accompish your goals in life.

 

Quality 5: Positive Self-Control

Total winners can sacrifice immediate pleasure for a gain in the future. Delayed gratification is of immense value in reaching your goals.

This means that you are in control of yourself amd what you do. Others do not control who you are because they are not you.  You are able to control who you want to be. You control your emotions on how you want to react to certain things someone tell you. 

Quality 6: Positive Self-Discipline

You have to discipline yourself or else someone else will discipline you into doing what they want you to do. Total winners have the power to discipline and take control of their lives.

This means to have the ability to control your feelings and weaknesses and to do what you think is right despite the temptations. This also means to control your own life don't let anyone control it for you.  Remeber failing is always apart of succeeding.

Quality 7: Positive Self-Esteem

Your mood and outlook on life affect the way you see the world and how you interact in it. Total winners are positive, powerful people who make people feel good and provide a good vibe to those around him/her.

This means to know you own worth and abilities. Also you are confident and you are able to keep your self-esteem high or low. You have respect for yourself. You shouldn't bring yourself down. You also shouldn't let others bring your self-esteem down.

Quality 8: Positive Self-Dimension

Total winners like in the present. They know that now is all there is. They don’t get caught up in the past or worry about the future. They simply handle the business that they can handle which is the stuff going on today, now.

This means that you are not worrying about whats going to happen in the future and you are not worrying about what happened i the past. You are focusing on the present . Don't let anyone try and change what happened in the past.

Quality 9: Positive Self-Awareness

Total winners are aware of their power. They understand that they can be anything with enough effort and determination.

This means to have a clear perception of your personality, strengths, weaknesses, thoughts beliefs, motivations, and emotions. If you have a better understanding of yourself you will be able to experience ourselves ad unique and separate individuals.  Also you be able to to make changes to your strengths and identify what you need to improve on.

 

Quality 10: Positive Action

Total winners take positive action in their business and with their friends and family. They are uplifting and motivating individuals who inspire the best from themselves and other

This means that people takes steps to help or encourage certain groups of people with different needs. People help others by motivating them. It also means to accomplish something over a period of time.