The Psychology of Winning
Denis Waitley
The 10 Qualities of a Total Winner
Quality 1: Positive Self-Expectancy
"Life is a self fulfilling prophecy. True winners go into every event expecting to win."
Quality 2: Positive Self-Motivation
"True winners dig deep and find motivation inside themselves to get through that tough or to learn a new skill"
Quality 3: Positive Self-Image
True winners are confident and view themselves as competent, valuable human beings"
Quality 4: Positive Self-Direction
You gotta have direction if you are going to go anywhere.
True winners know where they are going. Their sense of direction comes from the self and not from the outside influences like parents or friends.
Quality 5: Positive Self-Control
Total winners can sacrifice immediate pleasure for a gain in the future. Delayed gratification is of immense value in reaching goals.
Quality 6: Positive Self-Discipline
You have to discipline yourself or else someone will discipline you into doing something they want you do to do. Total winners have the power to discipline and to take control of their lives.
Quality 7: Positive Self-Esteem
Your mood and outlook on life affect the way you see the world and how you interact in it. Total winners are positive, powerful people who make you feel good and provide a good vibe to those around him/her.
Quality 8: Positive Self-Dimension
Total winners like in the present. They know that now is all there is. They dont get caught up in the past or worry about the future. They simply handle the business that they can handle which is the stuff going on today, now.
Quality 9: Positive Self-Awareness
Total winners are aware of their power. They understand that they can be anything with enough effort and determination.
Quality 10: Positive Action
Total winners take positive action in their business and with their friends and family. They are uplifting and motivating individuals who inspire the best for themselves and other.
Quality 2: Positive Self-Motivation
"True winners dig deep and find motivation inside themselves to get through that tough or to learn a new skill"
Quality 3: Positive Self-Image
True winners are confident and view themselves as competent, valuable human beings"
Quality 4: Positive Self-Direction
You gotta have direction if you are going to go anywhere.
True winners know where they are going. Their sense of direction comes from the self and not from the outside influences like parents or friends.
Quality 5: Positive Self-Control
Total winners can sacrifice immediate pleasure for a gain in the future. Delayed gratification is of immense value in reaching goals.
Quality 6: Positive Self-Discipline
You have to discipline yourself or else someone will discipline you into doing something they want you do to do. Total winners have the power to discipline and to take control of their lives.
Quality 7: Positive Self-Esteem
Your mood and outlook on life affect the way you see the world and how you interact in it. Total winners are positive, powerful people who make you feel good and provide a good vibe to those around him/her.
Quality 8: Positive Self-Dimension
Total winners like in the present. They know that now is all there is. They dont get caught up in the past or worry about the future. They simply handle the business that they can handle which is the stuff going on today, now.
Quality 9: Positive Self-Awareness
Total winners are aware of their power. They understand that they can be anything with enough effort and determination.
Quality 10: Positive Action
Total winners take positive action in their business and with their friends and family. They are uplifting and motivating individuals who inspire the best for themselves and other.
