There is something absolutely unique about someone that classifies himself as a winner.  Winners have that edge to them…that competitive flair.  It doesn’t have to be an athletic endeavor, but I will use that analogy in this post.

Winners require discipline on a consistent basis.  The discipline comes from the mindset of “I won’t be denied”.  Winners have habits…good habits, daily habits that lead them to the outcome they are seeking.

A few weeks ago, I ran my first half-marathon.  That was one of my biggest accomplishments of my life.  I was among 8,000 winners.  None of the athletes finished half heartedly.  We gave our all.  Yet for me, it all began 3 1/2 months earlier…

It began with a big dose of discipline.  It began with a habitual, regimented daily plan.  If I was going to succeed, it was up to me.  There were days that I certainly did not want to go out in the cold and run, but guess what?  I did it anyway.  There were days of hills and speed workouts…they were not at the top of my “favorites”, but I did it anyway.  Why you might ask?  Because winners stay in the game. Period.

You can not get to where you want to go in life without the discipline of daily habits.  You will not soar to the top in mediocrity.  Every person has that edge inside, but first you must decide that you won’t be denied.  Stay in the game and experience the feeling of accomplishment as you cross the finish line.  You are a winner!  You can SOAR!

I Dare You To Soar!