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What it Takes to Get in the Game Part 1

On 03.01.10, In Billy Cox, By Billy Cox

What it Takes to Get in the Game Part 1

Over the years many individuals have asked me what it really Takes to get in the game. For me, the answer is pretty simple.

To get in the Game you have to take complete responsibility for your future. This means getting clear about what you want, develop ing a plan for your most important goals, and taking massive action each and every day. It also means consistently rais ing your bar and raising your standards. It also means you take control of your attitude, face your fears and stay relentlessly focused on your goals and dreams.

When you’re In The Game you MAKE EVERY SECOND COUNT. You understand that there’s no time-outs and no overtimes. You only get one chance to play .You may be wondering “Why should I want to be in the game ?

Let me ask you this. Have you ever seen anyone make a shot from the bench or catch a touchdown from the sidelines? Of course not…it can’t happen. Just as a super star athlete can’t make a shot from the bench, you can’t be a top producer or a successful business owner by sitting around and waiting for success to just happen.

So, the question you gotta ask yourself is… at what level do I want to play? Do I want to wait on the sidelines of life or do I want to win? If You want to win you gotta Get In The Game.

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Do you Know Where You’re Going?

On 03.01.10, In Billy Cox, By Billy Cox

Do you Know Where You’re Going?

People with dreams and goals succeed because of one primary reason: They know where they’re going.

In any game, you must determine what winning means to you — you gotta define success and you also have to determine what it will take to win. Think about it: a marathon runner has to know where the finish line is and the path to get there to win the race. A runner must develop a winning strategy that includes proper training, nutrition, hydration, pace setting and overcoming race-day obstacles. A runner must also know when to attempt to overtake the other competitors to get in a position to win. Skiers must know where the finish line is and how fast they need to get there to develop a strategy for winning the race. Hockey players have to know where the goal is before they can navigate around their opponents, anticipate the other players’ moves and get the puck past the goalie.

The same is true for you. You gotta know where you want to go and have a plan or strategy for how to get there. Otherwise, you could end up almost anywhere. The challenge for each of us is defining our destination. Each of us will have our own distinct definition of winning because we are unique in our individual dreams and aspirations. Knowing your destination makes the journey possible. This is how you measure results, keep score and determine whether you win the game. So, if you don’t have any dreams or goals, how will you know if you are succeeding?

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Are You Off to a Strong Start to 2010

On 02.07.10, In Billy Cox, By Billy Cox

Are You Off to a Strong Start

Are you off to a strong start to 2010? January was huge month for me. As I spoke and continue to speak to many diverse groups across the nation my message is very clear. It’s time to PLAY OFFENSE…. and, not simply to recover …but to DOMINATE.

We’ve been on the defense long enough. Now’s the time to Get in the Game. The individuals and companies who position themselves NOW will be in the driver’s seat as the economy comes back.

How do you set yourself up dominate? You do this by gaining and maintaining a competitive edge. How do you gain a competitive edge? Very simple: “To gain a competitive edge you simply do something every day you competition don’t or won’t.” This means taking massive action daily towards the accomplishment of a worthwhile goal, dream or vision.

In my book “You Gotta Get in the Game I share a formula that states: Action = Results = Success = Confidence = Action. If you will just take Action you will get some Results which will create some Success which will give you the Confidence to take more Action and the cycle continues.

One final thing! If you haven’t had a Strong Start so far don’t get discouraged. You have 100% of your life left. So, keep your faith and simply Get Started Now! Remember…. “Success is not a sometime thing…it’s an all the time thing.” And “it’s what you do every day determines who you’ll be someday”.

Charge!

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