The Psychology of Winning: 10 Qualities of a Total Winner (05/09/18)

The Psychology of Winning: 10 Qualities of a Total Winner

Denis Waitley

Quality 1: Positive Self-Expectancy

-Positive Self-Expectancy is always expecting something good to come from any situation. It is always being optimistic and having a positive  approach in life in general. It is also having enthusiasm for all the things you do, even if it is something you dread. Having such a quality is rare but it will always lead you to a path of success. If you remain positive, surely the outcome will come to be positive as well.

Quality 2: Positive Self-Motivation

-Positive self-motivation is another way of saying initiative. This is the quality of doing what needs to be done without being told. These people tend to always motivate themselves to do any task that needs to be done. They know what their priorities are and strive to do them.They also are enthusiastic with what they do.

Quality 3: Positive Self-Image

-Having a positive self-image means to have the highest of high self-esteem. You always think and care about yourself in any given situation.

Quality 4: Positive Self-Direction
- Positive self-direction is having a good sense of what your goals are and where you want to be in the future. You are surrounded by people who support and care about you to know where you are going.You are not confused of your motives and you never stray away from themselves. Having a good sense of where you are going makes it easier to accomplish your goals.

Quality 5: Positive Self-Control

-Self-control is the ability to manage the way you act and your habits. Having self-control means that you pilot yourself, not your instincts.You are able to accomplish a lot more. An an example of self-control can be when you are mad at someone, you have the choice of exploding at them, or to be rational able. It is all in the choices you make and to always keep your cool. 

Quality 6: Positive Self-Discipline
-The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses is called self-discipline. This quality is very close related to self-control.




Quality 7: Positive Self-Esteem
-Having self-esteem is having confidence in yourself and your abilities. No matter what obstacles comes your way, you always remain positive that you can overcome it. If you believe you can do it, you will succeed.

Quality 9: Positive Self-Awareness
-Being self-aware is always be concious with your actions. You know who you are and where you stand. Your goals are clear to you and you know how to get there. Being self- aware lets you know what to improve on and what to be. You know your actions are right or wrong and you have a clear view of that.

Quality 10: Positive Action

-Actions speak louder than words. Acting with positive intent and actions will prove that you are a winner. You are self-aware of your actions and you know that they are good. You also are very confident and have no room for doubt. Do your best to become the best. All of these qualities all lead to this one .

Pyramid of Success Final Reflection (05/03/18)

Pyramid of Success Final Reflection

     This pyramid of success, created by John Wooden, is an excellent guide as to how to become successful in life. It tells of what type of attitudes you should use to help aid you in youth of success. John Wooden was a remarkable man and used these blocks of the pyramid in his life. This is how Mr. Wooden became one of the best basket ball coaches ever to exist.These blocks consist of  two important bases, faith and patience. Without these two, the other blocks will surely collapse. Faith id what keeps the pyramid strong and sturdy. It gives the pyramid protection from outer forces. Patience is what it organizes and keeps the blocks organized.