I don’t know about you but I really enjoyed these 2010 winter Olympic games. USA won the most medals ever by any country with 37 ; 9 of which were gold. Did you watch? Weren’t you completely inspired by the athletes? They have incredible drive and fortitude! Watching them perform I learned some valuable lessons that apply to business as well, and there are many business, including business in the game industry, for example some people have gold for sell for games like WoW Classic in sites like outlook india online. Here are the strategies the Olympic athletes taught us about winning the “gold” in business…
- Focus and master one discipline – these athletes become experts in their one sport. They don’t regularly switch from one sport to the next looking for the easiest route to the top. They focus their energy and perfect the results. Compare your choices then commit to one course of action and stick to it until you reach success. If you bounce from one idea to the next you’ll never gain any traction.
- Incredible tenacity – getting to the top requires dedication to the goal. Some of these athletes have been at their sport for 10-15 years which is incredible when you consider most of them are in their 20s. Recognize that success in business is a process that begins with a great foundation and builds over time.
- Failure is part of the process – the athletes did not get on their skis or their skates one day and perform at world champion levels. In fact they fall more than they succeed, but each fall teaches them where to make a course correction for improved results. Don’t allow set-backs in business to stop you, but rather to inspire you to continue progressing.
- Passion – as I listened to the interviews the common theme I heard was that each competitor loved what they were doing. Although they work hard it isn’t hard work because they love the sport. They done chase “gold” – they pursue continuous improvement which leads to “gold”. In business don’t chase the dollar. Follow your passion and become the best at what you do; the dollars will automatically follow.
- Coaching – not a single competitor accomplished these world class levels on their own. Each had a coach and a mentor to speed up their rate of improvement. Don’t feel that you must do it all yourself. You will cut off years off your learning curve and save tens of thousands of dollars by having the right mentor for your business.
Win the “gold” in your business by mirroring the success of our Olympic athletes. Congratulations Team USA!!!! Expect abundance, Lou Castillo P.S. Be sure to leave a comment below about this post. The person with the most informative or creative comment will win a 30 minute business building consultation with me next week!
Outstanding and very true message Josh! Just like a laser cuts though steele, when we stay focused on an outcome, a goal, a dream, a passion, we can “cut” though any barrier that gets in our way.
And just like these athletes, dedication along with good training (i.e. a great coach) can catapult our business to staggering levels of success!
Great article Lou!!! Every point you covered is a gold nugget & a “clue” or a “secret” to make it in any endeavor you reach for. Goin’ for the gold naturally by being the best on a daily basis with my passion!!
Not complete information. It was Canadians who won most gold medals – 13 total – unprecedented! The last day gold for Hockey game with the USA was an incredible win and the crowning moment for the hosts. The screams jammed my ears as i walked on the streets of Vancouver, BC. Our Olympians are praised for patriotism and endurance!
Training, tenacity and experience helped the winners.
That’s exactly right Dana. I se so many people try to go in 50 different directions and they accomplish nothing. YOu can accomplish anything if you are willing to be committed.
Hey, I wasn’t trying to diminish the accomplishments of any country nor their respective athletes. In fact, another lesson here is that greatness inspires greatness. The quality of all of the athletes was so great that it pushed all to perform at even higher levels.
Canada went from never winning a gold medal on their home soil to winning not just 13 as you cited, but actually 14!!!!
If you want to be great, hang around great people!
Lou
The key ingredient to the Olympic champions success is FOCUS. (Follow One Course Until Successful). I heard this several years ago from Robert Kiyosaki. It is a simple saying and one I try to practice but many of us have difficulty keeping our FOCUS. There are so many products and programs that we are easily distracted. Don’t let that happen to you. Set your goals and stay on that course until you are successful. Just like the athletes, with the help of a coach or mentor, you can reach your goal much sooner by staying on track. Until next time stay FOCUSed on your goals and “expect abundance” Who said that?
Victor
I love that quote from Robert Kiyosaki, Victor. I thin it’s right on. So many people are spinning in so many directions that they make absolutely no forward progress.