One of my mentors, Paul Martinelli, told me, “Don’t negotiate with your dream.” If we are to achieve our dreams, we can’t cut corners. We can’t compromise. We can’t give up.
This has made me think of John Maxwell’s, Law of Victory, which says “Leaders find a way for the team to win”. A leader will fight through whatever obstacles to find victory. He will use the resources available to him, and work with the attitude that giving up is not an option.
There are some great lessons in the Law of Victory that can be applied to our personal success and dreams. Here are three key points:
1. Know your dream. Have clarity. Define your success, and then never compromise.
2. Develop a team to help you achieve it. Success is not a solo sport. No one person can do everything required for success. Determine how you can collaborate with others, and utilize the talents and resources they contribute to your dream.
3. Every day you must show up with the motivation, the attitude, and the effort. You must be convinced that failure is not an option. You must be intentional, focused, and moving in the right direction every single day.
These are not easy to achieve. We are interrupted and distracted throughout our day. Our priorities are not the same as those around us. Most importantly, we must start with a self-image of success. What can you do today to help yourself find a way to win?