Motivational speakers Ed Mylett, Les Brown, and Eric Thomas discuss the importance of being obsessed with winning. They emphasize the need to navigate sacrifices and risks, embrace continuous self-improvement, and seize opportunities to achieve goals.
Being obsessed with what you want leads to achieving it, make sacrifices and accept suffering to pursue dreams.
Success and growth come from constantly striving for improvement, focusing on self-development and pushing beyond comfort zones.
Deep dives
Embrace the Sacrifice for Your Dreams
To achieve your dreams, you must be willing to make sacrifices and accept the suffering that comes with pursuing your goals. Many people find themselves constantly negotiating the price of their dreams in their minds, questioning if the effort is worth it. However, this constant negotiation can distract you from taking meaningful actions towards your goals. By proactively accepting the sacrifices and eliminating distractions, you can focus on executing your plans and achieving what you truly desire.
Be Obsessed with Continuous Improvement
Success and growth come from being obsessed with improvement and constantly striving to do better. Your actions reflect your expectations and determination for success. By focusing on self-development, discipline, and pushing beyond your comfort zone, you can consistently elevate your performance. Stop waiting for circumstances to change and instead take charge of your own growth every day. Embrace the process, put in the work, and challenge yourself to evolve from a gazelle mentality to embodying the heart and drive of a lion.
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When you become obsessed with that thing you want, you will get it.
Spoken by Ed Mylett, Les Brown, Eric Thomas. You can see more of Ed Mylett at instagram.com/edmylett, Les Brown at instagram.com/thelesbrown, Eric Thomas at instagram.com/etthehiphoppreacher. The music is Arrakis by Ninja Tracks. You can see more of Ninja Tracks at twitter.com/ninjatracks.
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