SCORE BIG
Synopsis
In business and in life, the best know why they’re winning. They’re not getting lucky. They get to know who’s judging them. They build and execute a game plan that’s designed to score big. It’s easy for those in the dark to guess incorrectly. Many become aware of the means to victory and choose not to adjust, but winners can’t afford to be stubborn. If you’re someone who’s fallen short in the past, absorb lessons from the historic first boxing match between Timothy Bradley and Manny Pacquiao. Inform your choices, improve your winning percentage, and perceive performance in a new, positive light.
TWO WAYS TO FINISH FIRST
( i ) Find a way to outclass your opponent(s) in such a way that there can be no other greater than you. This is the more difficult of your two options. If the prize is worth obtaining, then your opposition is likely to be staunch.
( ii ) Research those judging you. What measures do they use to rate performance? Focus on those factors foremost. Dial down the rest of the noise. Give them what they want to see.
IGNORE THE PEANUT GALLERY
The public will often convince themselves that they know better than the experts — that quality is determined by the quantity of people in favor of something.
If winning is a subject that matters to you, take the time to understand contest rules and regulations. If anything is unclear, ask questions. Dpn’t compete blindly. Don’t accept surprising results. Don’t overlook what matters most. Don’t allow a simple process to become complex or cloudy. Don’t be careless with your fate.
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From the Author
“It’s been said that anyone can critique a competition from the cheapest seat in the house. While many voices rise, only
a select few register in the official scoring. The loudest among the opposition are often the least informed. ”
— Eric S. Townsend
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