Of Winners And Whiners
Other than their closely similar sounds, WHAT differentiates the Winners And Whiners? NOT to overwhelm you, dude, BUT the fact is, there is a mega ultra huge disconnect between WINNERS and WHINERS, too wide enough to be comparable to Pacific Ocean, it being the biggest ocean in the world. BUT back to Winners And Whiners. This is WHEN in the NBA world, men are separated from the boys and even men with less grit are ejected from a team of 'DAWGs'. That explains why the vaunted 'MIAMI CULTURE' is both admired and hated in the NBA. Admired because it has proven its grit since it joined the NBA. WHEREAS, it is hated by those who fail to keep up with the exacting and rigid expectations of the Miami Heat ballclub. Going around the NBA landscape, most basketball gurus are in unison that only a select few are cut for that MIAMI HEAT CULTURE!!!
So, here's a frank question for you. Are you a WHINER or a WINNER? More than just a play of words here, that difference can mean either success OR stagnation [apologies for that quite frightening adjective]. So, here's another frank question. WHY is it some people seem to be that constantly turbo-boosted ahead WHILE others are stagnant and remain in the same chair doing the same job for donkey years? Can we draw a correlation here between the chronic complainers versus the perpetual doers? YES, in the pursuit of success, it is essential to distinguish between behaviors that propel some people forward WHILE holding back some of us. At this point, rather than we reinvent the wheel, let us pick on the brains of the experts in their fields and they are one in saying that the way to go is for us to differentiate the WINNERS versus the WHINERSπππ
- WHINERS are into negativity, WHINERS remain positive.
- WHINERS focus on problems, WINNERS seek solutions.
- WHINERS blame others, WINNERS take the responsibility.
- WHINERS procrastinate, WINNERS take concrete actions.
- WHINERS seek validation WINNERS maintain confidence
- WHINERS resist change, WINNERS embrace innovations
- WHINERS get impacted by setbacks, WINNERS motivated
- WHINERS complain its not in in their control, WINNERS focus on WHAT they can influence the end-results.
- WHINERS give up when they 'hit the wall', WINNERS remain resilient and go on despite the rough patches along the road
In a nutshell, once we self-reflect, WHETHER deep inside we would realize that we are 'closet' WHINERS or perennial WINNERS, the distinction between them lies in attitudes, actions, and our responses to challenges we face in life. By cultivating the traits of a WINNER, such as resilience, responsibility, and proactive problem-solving, YES let's celebrate because there is NO monopoly for the ability to unlock that potentialπ₯π₯π₯
Our takeaway: Despite all these delineations that are as clear as water, WHAT makes me sadder is that, through the years, I did interact with WHINERS but the sadder part is that they WON'T even admit and acknowledge that they are WHINERS. And that's the biggest gaping hole you can get trapped, WHEN you yourself WON'T admit and acknowledge it. For many Christians, before you go to the confessional to confess and seek forgiveness, there has to be an ACT OF CONTRITION, as otherwise, you cannot take the next step of rectifying and RIGHTING THE WRONGs dudeπππ