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When our Aussie mates were out here it was interesting how many times they commented on our tall poppy syndrome.

I mean these are Aussies??

But even they can’t believe how we treat success here. I think it has undoubtedly gotten worse over the years, especially recent years, fuelled by a victim mentality/socialist government.

It is something that will in some ways affect us all unless we take deliberate action against it. Sadly in society when we “go with the flow” we become like all the other sheep.

So what is the problem really. Well it’s too big a question for me to answer as it embraces this nations spiritual condition, our ingrained culture and our government’s negative attitude, however I want to comment on 1 thing.

Champions. New Zealand used to be a nation of champions. In many areas of endeavour we were simply the best and we believed it. And it wasn’t fuelled by a desire to dominate another, it was simply pride in our selves and our abilities.

Sadly things like professionalism in sport has changed the very fabric of how we think now. Now it is all about beating the other guy instead of simply operating as the champions we know we are.

You see when you think like a champion you don’t even need an opponent. This is a position of success based on your existence, not your performance. It translates into success against opposition but the motivation is different.

This is critical because it applies to you my friend. If you believe you are a champion when you get out of bed you will start to behave like a champion and get the results of a champion.

What does a champion look like?? Here are a few classic trademarks. How do you compare?

1. Selfless. Real champions are concerned about others first. Sir Edmund Hillary being a perfect example. His greatest concern was the people of Nepal, never himself.

2. Patriotic. The aptly named “invincibles” All Black squad of years ago were renowned for their love of representing their country. Donning the black jersey was a patriotic and almost religious experience for them.

3. Tenacious. Real champions don’t understand the phrase “give up”. The world is littered with inventions that came after thousands and thousands of failed experiments. Birthed through the hands and brains of true champions.

4. “Big hearted”. When you look at the lives of so called champions I often see 2 distinct categories, true champions and “shooting star” champions.
The latter are people who have risen to fame for some reason and for a brief moment are considered champions. However one of the true tests of a champion, time, always shows them to be lacking. And the core difference between this group and a true champion is that a true champion is motivated from his heart. They live big but they love big too. They give and inspire and encourage and motivate, not for any personal recognition or financial gain but because their heart tells them to love even when it isn’t easy, to give because that is the right thing to do.

There is a champion inside of you. Right now you can say to yourself, I am a champion. Then like Thomas you can say “I think I can I think I can I think I can” and start to walk as a champion. Know that you are blessed and that you ARE a success and treat yourself like the champion you are inside. It will change your life.

Stay Safe Dean Letfus @ www.massiveaction.co.nz (AKA Dean Leftus @ www.massiveaction.co.nz)

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