Winning at its best

Lots of businesses and individuals strive to be the best.  Pushing, conquering, rising to the top is an exhilarating experience.  However you must be focused on the path you leave behind you as you rise.

I was recently researching a specific type of certification from two industry leading training programs.  On their websites, each program listed the reason why they are the "best" in the world.  Both have great qualifications, and seem to be amazing.  One, though, was constantly comparing themselves to the other--almost to the point of bashing.  By the end of my research, I was completely disgusted with the "bashing" company.  My decision was made easily.

I often wonder why so many businesses, athletes, politicians, and people in general seek gain at the expense of tearing others down.  The end result, though it may be years, is downfall.  We see this all the time, yet it continues to occur.

Consider this in your journey to become great:

• Keep your focus on becoming the very "best" you.

• Be mindful and appreciative of your competition.  Don't get sucked into the trap of comparison--you will lose your focus.

• You can become the "best" without leaving a path of destruction along the way.

• A winning attitude from the onset is what consumers really want to see-- you will ultimately win their dollars too!