Winning Doesn’t Just Happen

We all know that kids go through stages of wanting to be something or someone when they grow up. My three-year old has gone through a few already. Of late, he is saying he wants to be a “fire fighter-man.” Other times he’s wanted to be a “Chinese food worker” and a “Pizza worker.”

I know as life moves forward, he’ll see other things he wants to become and eventually will find passion in a career. My passion came via a previous career.

Being successful or “winning” in life is what we desire. However, to become a winner in an area is going to take work. Even becoming a “fire fighter-man” or a “Chinese food worker” is going to take some work, it doesn’t just come to us. Even if a job is offered, to do well at that job takes effort to stay on top of your career.

We are created to “win,” which brings us to this week’s quote…

You were born to win, but to be a winner you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.  ~ Zig Ziglar

Most would have loved Zig to stop after the first five words but he didn’t. We have to put in some effort – planning, preparing, and expecting. Winning doesn’t just happen. What are you doing to make sure that you are winning in life? If the answer is nothing, that’s what you’ll receive. Start dreaming, preparing, and expecting to win. Do what you can to win and look forward to the win that will come your way in the future!