Morning Motivator – The Lesson from USA Soccer

"Who has confidence in himself will gain the confidence of others."
- Leib Lazarow

As you may know, I am an AVID sports fan (and a once upon a time athlete). I have a special AFFINITY towards soccer, the sport of my youth and continued into my adulthood. As a fan of USA Men's Soccer, I was very pleased with the victory over World Ranked #1, Spain (or España as some know them).

Over the past few days, there has been vast discussion about the QUALITY of the USA Soccer program and whether the teams recent success is a FLUKE or a sign of "making it."

I am one to CONTEST anyone that suggests that the USA team won by a fluke. This team has great quality and skill, in addition to a revived CONFIDENCE.

I believe it is their confidence that has GROWN and not their skill. Additionally, I believe that WE, as professionals, are often in the same holding pattern between success and our current standing.

2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
As you consider your last "leap to the NEXT LEVEL," what was the primary difference from the old you to the new you?

Did you somehow become more INTELLIGENT or more SKILLED? Did you finally "flip the switch" of EXCELLENCE and then it all became EASY? Likely not.

Commonly, it is the gain of CONFIDENCE in your ability and talents that allow you to attain NEXT LEVEL status. With the APPROPRIATE confidence, you are more willing to take RISKS, which allow you to capitalize on more OPPORTUNITIES, which allow you ACCESS to great achievement.

It is not a SECRET… the more CALCULATED risk you take, the greater your chances to SUCCEED. Attain the CONFIDENCE to face those risks head on and your success will soon follow!

Have a FABULOUS weekend!!

Cheers,
Zach

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