In 1997, I purchased my first Zig Ziglar tape (yes, it was a tape). The title of it was, “How to Be a Winner.” It set me on a journey of understanding myself and my abilities in a completely different way. Every time I would hear Zig say, “You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win”, I would grow a little more confident.
Nine years later, I wrote my first book titled, “GOALS: Godly Objectives Assuring Lasting Significance”. While doing research for the book, I came across a poem by William Arthur Ward called “I Am A Winner…” It reminded me of how far I had come in those nine years. I had come to realize that I was born a winner and now that I had planned and prepared to win I was fully expecting to win. As a result I began to see some significant wins in my life.
Here is that poem by William Arthur Ward…
I Am A Winner…
… because I think like a winner, prepare like a winner, and perform like a winner.
… because I set high but attainable goals, work toward those goals with determination and persistence, and never stop until I reach them.
…because I am strong enough to say “No!” to those things that would make me less than my best, and say “Yes!” to the challenges and opportunities that will make me grow and improve my life.
…because total commitment is my constant companion, and personal integrity is my lifetime mentor.
… because I am learning to avoid the tempting shortcuts that can lead to disappointment, and the unhealthy habits that could result in defeat.
… because I have a well-earned confidence in myself, a high regard for my teammates and coworkers, and a healthy respect for those in authority over me.
… because I have learned to accept criticism, not as a threat, but as an opportunity to examine my attitudes and to improve my skills.
… because I persevere in the midst of obstacles and fight on in the face of defeat.
… because I am made in the image and likeness of my Creator, who gave me a burning desire, a measure of talent, and a strong faith to attempt the difficult and to overcome the seemingly impossible.
… because of my enthusiasm for life, my enjoyment of the present, and my trust in the future.”
Remember, you are a winner. Just like Zig said, “You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win”. When you realize you were born to win, then you plan, prepare, and expect to win, you will be able to look back at this moment and say, “that day set me on a journey of understanding myself and my abilities in a completely different way. And because of that I have grown more and more confident every day. I am a winner!”
You do not know what you can do until you believe you can!
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Tommy Lanham uses speaking and coaching to bring the power of enthusiasm to those who are ready to inspire their fire! He’s on a mission to break the monotony of the mundane and mediocre by bringing as much enthusiasm to as many businesses, ministries, marriages and individual lives as he possibly can.
He is a dynamic, award-winning speaker who has been training individuals and organizations to ignite their God-given potential for 25 years. With a unique blend of Ziglar motivation and ragamuffin faith, Tommy delivers powerful, life-changing messages filled with humor, hope, and enthusiasm. Tommy empowers, entertains and energizes audiences to achieve extraordinary results and live a life beyond what they ever dreamed possible.
Tommy is dedicated to helping you make your next event the best you’ll ever experience. Your audience will laugh, learn and be inspired as he mixes enthusiasm and humor with motivational stories to deliver a high content message. You will look like a rock star for hiring Tommy Lanham!
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