Why You’re Not Winning
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Only winners win in any endeavor because winning comes from within. To achieve goals and live a championship life, you must first believe you're a winner and align your identity with greatness.
Summary
We all want to achieve success, but chasing outcomes often leaves us unfulfilled. The key is realizing achievement is a byproduct of who we become, not the goal itself. Winners have winning mindsets before they win.
You'll never attain goals if your identity conflicts with the person capable of that achievement. Most people can't own winning mindsets because culture says we aren't winners until after we've won. But the truth is you must believe you're a winner first to unlock winning behavior.
Winning starts within. To become a winner:
- Get clear on your specific desired outcomes
- Identify limiting beliefs about yourself
- Intentionally define the identity of someone who achieves that outcome
- Embody the winning characteristics daily
- Surround yourself with people already winning
- Own your greatness - who you were created to be
- Repeat this identity alignment process in all areas
It’s not ego, it’s confidence in your purpose and gifts. You achieve goals by focusing on becoming the person capable of that achievement. Value growth in yourself above arbitrary results. Outcomes will follow.
Top 3 Growth Tips
- [00:04] Break free from chasing outcomes by realizing achievement comes from who you become and what you do. Focus on growth in yourself first.
- [10:29] To become a winner, define the exact identity, actions and beliefs of someone who achieves your goal. Model this.
- [17:54] "Owning your greatness" means having complete confidence in the talents and purpose you were created for. This belief empowers achievement.
For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes:
About Ken Ott:
Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit:
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- Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team
- Dough - We own amazing DTC brands
Show Highlights
[00:00] Intro
[00:41] Our culture says you must win before you can have a winning identity. This prevents success.
[02:55] High achievers want to win but doubt themselves due to cultural narratives.
[04:22] To attain fitness goals, you must believe you're already a fit person who prioritizes health.
[07:12] Just as businesses require investment for growth, you must invest in elevating your identity.
[08:39] Our beliefs become self-fulfilling prophecies. Challenge limited views about yourself.
[10:29] Define exactly how winners think and act. Take daily action aligned with winning behavior.
[12:55] Write a purpose statement connected to your divine design to power authentic achievement.
[17:54] "Owning your greatness" means recognizing all the talents God gave you and walking in confidence. This belief empowers your goals.
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