What is a true Champion?

Article Title: What is a true Champion?
Author Craig Lock
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WHAT IS A CHAMPION?

A champion is more than a mere title. Rather, it is a set, a collection of personal qualities. What are some of these qualities that make a champion?

Firstly,
* Talent
* Belief in ones abilities ("believe it to achieve it")
* Clarity of purposer
Then the four "D's":
* Discipline (self)
* Determination in overcoming disappointment(s) - how human beings can prevail over very trying circumstances.
* Desperation: "How much do you want it?"
* Dedication: "What are you prepared to sacrifice to achieve success?"
* Commitment and resolve
* the "Will-to-win"
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." - Mahatma Gandhi (and Lance Armstrong)
* Unity of effort: The ability to work with others (ie teamwork); because you can't make it on your own. Everyone has different skills and abilities - that is what makes them unique!

And finally

* Inspiration. ("I don't wait to get inspired, but once I start work, writing, the inspiration simply comes, arising in my consciousness"- anon).

Champions rise to the occasion, just like cream rises to the top.

There is unlimited potential in the human condition. ANY individual human being can cultivate the values of self respect, self-reliance and self discipline, which will greatly enhance their life. Like a champion, 'ordinary' (what's that!) people also have great capacity and potential to achieve... even the "extra-ordinary" in life.

"A glorious destiny that rises above the limitless horizons of the human condition."

Discover, then celebrate the champion of life in YOU!

Craig Lock ("Information and Inspiration Distributer, Incorrigible Encourager and People-builder")

"You are not what you think you are; but what you think, you ARE!"

"The task ahead of you can always be overcome by the power within
you...and the often seemingly difficult or even "impassible") path
ahead of you is never as steep with the great spirit that lies
within you." -craig

"If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you do not.
If you would like to win but think you can notr
It is almost a cinch you will not.

If you think you will lose you are lost.
For out in the world we findr
Success begins with a fellow's will;
It is all in the state of mind.

If you think you are outclassed, you are.
You have got to think to rise.
You have got to be sure of yourselfr
Before you can win the prize.

Life's battles do not always gor
To the stronger or faster man.
But sooner or later the man who wins isr
The one who thinks he can."

• Author Unknown

"Together, one mind, one life at a time, let's see how many people we can impact, encourage, empower, uplift and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials."

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PPS:
"I am a champion.
I believe in myself.
I have the will to win.
I set high goals for myself.
I surround myself with winners.
I’m cool, positive, and confident.
I’m willing to pay the price of success.
I stay relaxed and in control at all times.
I focus all my energy on the job at hand.
I take responsibility for all of my results.
I have the courage to endure and persist.
I vividly imagine what victory will feel like.
I am a champion and I will win."
Three-Time Olympian - Ruben Gonzalez
www.OlympicMotivation.com

"GOOD IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH WHEN GREATNESS IS POSSIBLE!"