7 Ways to Winning in 2018
Winning is what we all want in life. With 2018 in full view we all want to set New Year resolutions and hope the next year will be better than the last year. Irrespective of how 2017 has been you can make 2018 better. Here are 7 ways to win in any year. I have expanded each letter of the word Winning.
Work Hard and Smart – It is so important to work hard no question about that. However, it is not just about putting 12 hours into your work. It is about maximising productivity with the available time. Focus on top priorities and understand what the key result areas of your job are. Focus only on that and eliminate non-value adding activities. Work hard while being smart. There is so much information now that sleep is very important to be productive so let's make that a priority to get adequate sleep for our bodies.
Stay Inspired – Inspiration is the fuel you need to accomplish all your goals. Decide on things that keep your inspired. It may be reading a motivational book, for others it may be when you spend time with people who are inspiring, or it may be playing the sport you enjoy. Whatever it is make sure you stay inspired and it is something that must be planned.
Never stop believing – If we set many resolutions or goals we might get side stepped. We will inevitably get derailed and it is at these times we need to pull our internal beliefs to not get sidetracked into disbelief. Ultimately to achieve our goals we need to ensure we never lose that belief in ourselves and our capability to achieve what we want to. Federer said this after his record eighth Wimbledon title "I've had some tough finals. I always believed I could come back here again. I kept believing and dreaming and here I am today."
Never compare yourself with others – Focus means being totally in tune with what you want and never lose that aim. Comparing with others is a needless distraction as we don't know what the goals of others are. We can only make progress on our goals and if we are happy with that then we will do well. Compare yourself against where you want to be and act to close that gap from where you are to where you want to be.
Have an impact – We all want our lives to matter. With the advent of social media and other platforms we all have great avenues to showcase our talent. Create what you want and share it with others. You are a brand now and the way you manage that is up to you. You can have an impact where you are and we don’t need authorities to acknowledge us.
Never say die – The one thing that is certain in our lives is roadblocks on the way to our goals. As the saying goes when the going gets tough the tough get going. Never give up and always keep the prize in mind. Keep your long-term vision always in focus while you encounter short term setbacks. Never give up on your vision. I believe a vision is more compelling than goals as it gives you the why of your life.
Gratitude – Setting resolutions might sometimes make us feel that there is something missing in our lives. To feel truly happy, we need to enjoy where we are on our life journey with what we have already. There is nothing we need to sacrifice not to feel happy at this point and we can still aim higher while being happy. Go for what you want but stay grateful with what you have now. It is a balancing act that all of us have to engage in to find true joy in life.
There you have it the seven keys to winning in the New Year and throughout the year. The views expressed here are my own and do not represent my organization.
Work Hard and Smart – It is so important to work hard no question about that. However, it is not just about putting 12 hours into your work. It is about maximising productivity with the available time. Focus on top priorities and understand what the key result areas of your job are. Focus only on that and eliminate non-value adding activities. Work hard while being smart. There is so much information now that sleep is very important to be productive so let's make that a priority to get adequate sleep for our bodies.
Stay Inspired – Inspiration is the fuel you need to accomplish all your goals. Decide on things that keep your inspired. It may be reading a motivational book, for others it may be when you spend time with people who are inspiring, or it may be playing the sport you enjoy. Whatever it is make sure you stay inspired and it is something that must be planned.
Never stop believing – If we set many resolutions or goals we might get side stepped. We will inevitably get derailed and it is at these times we need to pull our internal beliefs to not get sidetracked into disbelief. Ultimately to achieve our goals we need to ensure we never lose that belief in ourselves and our capability to achieve what we want to. Federer said this after his record eighth Wimbledon title "I've had some tough finals. I always believed I could come back here again. I kept believing and dreaming and here I am today."
Never compare yourself with others – Focus means being totally in tune with what you want and never lose that aim. Comparing with others is a needless distraction as we don't know what the goals of others are. We can only make progress on our goals and if we are happy with that then we will do well. Compare yourself against where you want to be and act to close that gap from where you are to where you want to be.
Have an impact – We all want our lives to matter. With the advent of social media and other platforms we all have great avenues to showcase our talent. Create what you want and share it with others. You are a brand now and the way you manage that is up to you. You can have an impact where you are and we don’t need authorities to acknowledge us.
Never say die – The one thing that is certain in our lives is roadblocks on the way to our goals. As the saying goes when the going gets tough the tough get going. Never give up and always keep the prize in mind. Keep your long-term vision always in focus while you encounter short term setbacks. Never give up on your vision. I believe a vision is more compelling than goals as it gives you the why of your life.
Gratitude – Setting resolutions might sometimes make us feel that there is something missing in our lives. To feel truly happy, we need to enjoy where we are on our life journey with what we have already. There is nothing we need to sacrifice not to feel happy at this point and we can still aim higher while being happy. Go for what you want but stay grateful with what you have now. It is a balancing act that all of us have to engage in to find true joy in life.
There you have it the seven keys to winning in the New Year and throughout the year. The views expressed here are my own and do not represent my organization.
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