The Winning Edge Theory

One of the greatest challenges people face when trying to make personal improvement is feeling overwhelmed. This probably stems from the belief that in order to make incredible progress in their life, they will have to start by creating a long and detailed list of the things they are doing wrong and all the things they are going to have to change.

That thinking is simply inaccurate.

In the Kentucky Derby, the winning horse receives prize money 10 times greater than the horse it beat by a 'nose'. In professional baseball, the difference between being sent to the Minors and a million dollar contract is one single out of every 20 times at bat. A handful of electoral votes determined who won the last Presidential election.

But nowhere are the examples as dramatic as in your own life! If you are 1% better than your competition in business, you will get 100% of the sale ~ if you are 1% worse you get nothing. If you took 10 minutes out of every day to plan (each day you have around 1000 waking minutes, so that is 1% of your day) you will save yourself hours of unproductive time each year. If you spent 10% less than you earn, you will never go into debt and be able to retire with financial freedom And those are just the obvious examples. Tiny improvements in specific areas truly make a huge impact.

So this month, identify the one area, that if you improved, would result in massive positive change. Once you have recognized your winning edge, make it a priority to exploit that skill - read a book, take a class or make a plan to sharpen that one ability. By concentrating on your "winning edge," immense positive change will take place in your life and you will avoid that disheartening feeling of being overwhelmed.

Be Free!

Eric is president of Freedom Speakers & Trainers (http://www.deliverfreedom.com) & an instructor & personal coach on memory, goals, attitude, time management & communication. He is a national know memory trainer that has worked with thousands of companies to enhance their memory. He is co-author of Winning The Name Game, an at home study course that teaches individuals how to remember the names of everyone they meet (http://www.winningthenamegame.com)
More information info@deliverfreedom.com

---

A Simple Idea from a Billionaire

It's simple and powerful.The philosophy of successful people is often... Read More

Ever Find Yourself Saying I Want My Instant Money Now?

If that sounds like you, you're not alone. Everyone needs... Read More

Do You Really Want To Be Successful In Life?

How many times have people asked you what you really... Read More

How To Become Successful

The First step to success is to think and decide... Read More

Sentenced to Success

I once heard a speaker use the statement, "I have... Read More

Measure Effort To Achieve Success!

Let's say you're moving forward in your efforts to achieve... Read More

Amazing Mind Control Secret... Your Key to Ultimate Success

Understand and apply this one secret to your own life,... Read More

How To Create What You Want...And Want What You Create

Something For You To Consider?How To Create What You Want... Read More

Nitty-Gritty Reasons

(excerpted from the book Seven Strategies for Wealth and Happiness)Wouldn't... Read More

Success Unveiled

How do you define success?According to the Collins dictionary, success... Read More

How To Create a Life Strategy for Business Success - Part One of a Series

Ask yourself the following:1. I have created a life-strategy plan... Read More

How I Changed The World

There is no substitute for direct personal application. Information or... Read More

Great Success Story

Ok, let me tell you what I mean.As some of... Read More

What It Takes To Be A Champion

What is a champion really? Sure, all success oriented people... Read More

Winning: Defining It - Achieving It

If you ask most people whether they would like to... Read More

What Makes One Person Succeed While Someone Else Fails

What characteristics are common among successful people. If you analyze... Read More

What Does Success Look Like To You?

So many of us want success, but how many of... Read More

Success Involves Ignoring Critics

Critics can destroy or inspire you. Your own self critic... Read More

How a Biscuit Taught Me a Priceless Lesson in Life

There are no two greater ironic comparisons than that of... Read More

Average Sucks!

The very first "motivational speaker" I heard as an adult... Read More

Success Intelligence : Attitudes to Success

For each of us, how successful we feel will depend... Read More

The Not So Secret Secrets of Success

Have you ever heard of the "secrets of success"? Many... Read More

Success Tips From Boxing

Ray Winstone, the London East End barrow boy, who became... Read More

What Am I Going To Do With The Rest Of My Life?

Unexpected life changes. Anticipated transitions. Long, sleepless nights. What do... Read More

What is Failure Anyway?

Does it surprise you that only 400 cokes were sold... Read More

Failure IS an option.

I wrote an article on this very subject, with the... Read More

Be Successful : Take Back Control of Your Life

What would happen if you lived your life by design... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Friendly Competition

Friendly competition Get together with a group of like-minded friends... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Bring In The Big Guns

Bring in the big guns People love to be needed,... Read More

Evaluating Your Associations (Part Two)

Two weeks ago we took a look at the power... Read More

The Gravitational Pull of ANTs, WORMS & FEARS

What is an ANT? An ANT is an acronym for... Read More

Barriers to Prosperity

An odd but frequent barrier to prosperity is the belief... Read More

Top Seven Ideas For Success

1. Any work activity, unless initiated at the earliest will... Read More