When Patty Berg was asked what did it take to be a champion, she replied “desire, dedication, determination, concentration and the will to win.” She was an American professional golfer and a leading player on the LPGA Tour during the 1940s -1960s. Her 15 major title wins remains the all-time record for most major wins by a female golfer. She definitely knew what it meant to be a champion!
A living example who appears to have exhibited these characteristics presently is Nigeria’s new President Muhammadu Buhari who after four attempts has now become the new President!
Summer Sanders, a competitive swimmer and multiple Olympic gold medalist in the early 1990s said “ To be a champion, I think you have to see the big picture. It’s not about winning and losing; it’s about every day hard work and about thriving on a challenge. It’s about embracing the pain that you’ll experience at the end of a race and not being afraid. I think people think too hard and get afraid of a certain challenge.”
I could not agree any more with these two champions. The above two quotes inspire and challenge me to aspire to be a champion. I hope they inspire you too.
Recently, I was a facilitating a strategy and development session for Account and Sales Managers who were faced with seemingly insurmountable sales targets in a very competitive environment. My preparation led me to the short video I will like to share with you today.
It is a true life story of some young boys in Southern Thailand who faced a bleak future, but through desire, dedication, determination, concentration and the will to win, they became champions of regional football tournaments. I hope you watch it, get inspired and do let me know what you think.
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Question – What will it take for you to become a champion in your field of endeavor?
You have done a good work
Solid Article and a happeier ending, because they didnt win! A lot of times the real stories don’t end up pleasant but the lessons become invaluable in helping us sharpen our focus and drive for the identified goal.
Thank you Nneka, promise to read more often
Thank you Nneka, the message will definitely help to reach my potentials. Will strive to put it into practice. Well done.
Nneka, I will take the lessons and make it to the top in Real Estate and Agriculture. I can never thank you enough.