9 Unique Traits That Separate Winners From Wannabes
You think you have what it takes to succeed? You think you know what patience and persistence really looks like? A lot of people talk about it--but the real question is, can you walk the walk?
Most can't.
In fact, according
to a 2016 small business roundup, over 50
percent of small businesses fail in the first four years. And of all the
small businesses started back in 2011, only 4 percent made it to the second
year, and 3 percent made it to the fifth year.
Entrepreneurship is the quintessential example of what it means
to push through to the end. It is the profession that unapologetically reveals
whether you have what it takes to see your vision through to the end, or you're
just another Wantrepreneurs talking big game.
So, what are
the differences between a winner and a wannabe?
1. A winner never stops practicing what got them to where they
are in the first place.
Anyone can achieve a small amount of success. A good amount of
people then ladder that up to a moderate success. But the real difference
between the people who become wildly successful and those that fall off track
is that the winners never forget what got them their first win. They never stop
practicing that original skill, that foundational piece that was so influential
in their journey.
Don't forget where you came from. Your first win was your first
win for a reason.
2. A winner never says, "I've figured it out. I've got the
answer."
There is no answer--not a permanent one, anyway. You might have
discovered your next move on the chessboard, but the moment you proclaim (to
yourself and the world) that you've got it "all figured out" is the
moment you begin defending what you've got, instead of fighting for how much
more you can have. There is always room to grow. There is always more to learn.
Stop looking for the destination. A winner doesn't see the finish line. They
see the next wall they're prepared to run through.
3. A winner is hyper-aware of how they spend every single moment
of their day.
You really want to become successful? Then you need to be
prepared to be intentional with the entire structure of your routine and day to
day lifestyle, start to finish. The way you relax has to be as intentional as
the way you work. The people you spend time with have to be as important to you
as your own goals and aspirations. Every single aspect of your life has to be
done purposefully. That's the marker of someone determined to design their
life.
4. A winner owns their mistakes so they can learn how to
improve, faster.
You're not a winner if you can't own up to your own missteps.
It's not just about accountability; it's about having the ability to take a
good, hard look at yourself and question deeply how you can continue to
improve. People who take accountability just to say, "See? I took the
blame," miss the point entirely. This isn't about proving it to someone
else. This is about using those moments as opportunities for your own growth. A
winner welcomes these moments.
5. A winner is focused on mastering their craft, not proving
their talents.
You can always tell the difference between a winner and wannabe
in the way the person treats what they do. A winner cares far more about
becoming the best at their craft, regardless of how many people know it,
whereas a wannabe wants the entire world to know how great they are and
simultaneously struggles to spend adequate time mastering their craft. The two
move opposite of each other.
6. A winner sees their failures as opportunities to prove
themselves again.
When a wannabe falls down, they stay down. They wallow, and they
wonder how it "all went wrong." They struggle to see the lesson, and
they usually end up taking great pride in where they used to be, which comforts
them as they lie face-down on the pavement. A winner does the opposite. They
see their downfall as another opportunity to climb the climb again. To prove
that they weren't a one-hit wonder. To demand of themselves greatness, again
and again.
7. A winner only spends time with other winners.
The vast majority of people don't understand what this actually
means. Winners spending time with winners has nothing to do with external
success or what has already been achieved. A winner recognizes work ethic,
drive, passion, vision, and most of all, dedication. Those are the defining
characteristics that even the most successful people look for in the
up-and-comers. It's not just about what you've done to prove yourself already.
It's about who you are, and the early signs that show where you're headed in
life.
8. A winner knows that success can't be judged by the day or
even the week. It has to be judged over the long term.
Nothing great happens overnight. It may appear that way. It may
look from the outside like it happened suddenly. But anyone who has ever built
something of value knows that success doesn't hit quickly. It comes after
months and years of hard work, and a constant focus on improvement. That's why
winners have unrelenting patience. They weren't born with it. They've just
learned, the hard way, that great things take time.
9. A winner does not care about a title.
Titles are for people who judge their worth externally. At best,
a winner will use a title as a simple means of explaining what they do. But
when push comes to shove, they will not refer to their title and statue to gain
leverage over others--especially in a company setting where, "Because I am
the CEO" tends to be a point of diplomacy. True winners, who are in their
hearts leaders, know their value. And their value is not defined in a title. It
is exemplified in who they are, what they do, and the way they do it.
By Nicolas Cole
https://www.inc.com/nicolas-cole/9-unique-traits-that-separate-winners-from-wannabes.html
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