Whether its the tension at the top of the Premier League between Chelsea and Man Utd or Steve Davis one game away from the semi finals of the snooker championship or even the Nick Clegg effect – competition can make or break you.
In the case of Steve Davis and Nick Clegg they had nothing to lose – granted they gain the prestige of wining and being successful but they have come from a very low starting point. Steve Davis was a 500-1 outsider to win the snooker championship. For Nick Clegg, no one expected anything from him until the first debate.This means that they could just go for it and give it all they had.
And in the Premier League yesterday, why didn’t Chelsea let up after the 3rd goal against Stoke? Because they knew that Man Utd were not going to give up just yet so the title could be decided on goal difference. And what a victory, a 7-0 thrashing.
So what’s the common element between all three examples -they all have everything to gain!
So it got me thinking about their focus and how determined they are to be a success. It is that FOCUS, on the one thing that’s going to make a difference, that stakes out your success. Focusing on what you have to gain, rather than what you have to lose can make the difference between success or failure. Fear of failure itself is often sited as the most significant reason for holding back.
Here’s my question to YOU – Whats YOUR FOCUS today, tomorrow, next week next month that’s going to get you the outcome YOU are looking for?
To develop a clear focus a quick visit with Anthony Robbins will guide you.
To help your people to develop this focus have a look at this – ‘What do I want?’ is a great place to start.
Have the best week.
