Born to Win
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Born to Win

by Zig Ziglar, Tom Ziglar

Brief Summary

“Born to Win” is an accessible primer to the psychology of success. It explores how you can realize your life goals, overcoming all obstacles and difficulties. This book will help you understand what instruments you need to achieve your dreams and why we all have great chances to win in life.

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What is the difference between a world-famous football player and the rest of the team? Undoubtedly, all athletes are professionals and have great potential. However, the star football player has something more — the desire to win. Such people do not just do their job well; they plan to win at it.

Desire is the main engine of success. It forces us to make every effort to be the best in any field. How do you start this engine? One of the very first steps is to form a clear picture of what you are striving for. This usually happens under the influence of significant events or meetings.

For example, the author Zig Ziglar received much-needed help from his boss to form a picture of the future. Once, the boss told his young employee that he had every chance to become the most prominent financier in the whole country. Since then, Zig believed in himself and aspired to become the best in his field. He charted his path and began moving along it, paying off all debts and creating strategies for success.

This step is necessary to realize your dreams. Having formed a clear vision of success, you develop dedication and perseverance to your goals. From now on, it will be easier for you to focus on what you want and not give up, even when it is tough to move on. Try to remember the moments that motivate you to move on. It can be a meeting with a celebrity or encouragement from a role model. This is where the path to success begins. Once you achieve the vision you built, the next step is to create a new, even better one.

Let's say you dream of becoming a famous singer and performing at a national show. As soon as you realize this goal, do not stop. On the contrary, set another one for yourself — to perform at a foreign show or record your album. This way, your focus will always be on the goal, and nothing will stop you on the way to it.

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Your desire is the starting point for success in any sphere of your life.
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You can achieve success only with the proper foundation.
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Learn to set clear goals and realize them step by step.
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Surround yourself with successful and encouraging people.
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Constantly improve the three aspects of your life: your spirit, mind, and body.
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Don’t be afraid of taking risks even if you made mistakes in the past.
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Don’t lose hope and look for new opportunities — they’re everywhere.
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Build positive expectations for your future and do your best right now.
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