Winning is more of an attitude than having the largest score. Our world is full of ‘winners” and “losers.” An unknown author gave the following check-sheet on winners and losers. 

A winner says, “Let’s find out.” A loser says, “Nobody knows.” 

When a winner makes a mistake, he says, “I was wrong.” When a loser makes a mistake, he says, “It wasn’t my fault.” 

A winner works harder than a loser and has more time. A loser is always “too busy” to do what is necessary. 

A winner goes through a problem. A loser goes around it and never gets past it. 

A winner makes commitments. A loser makes promises. 

A winner says,”I’m good, but not as good as I ought to be.” A loser says, “I’m not as bad as a lot of other people.” 

A winner listens. A loser just waits until it’s his turn to talk. 

A winner respects those who are superior and tries to learn something from them. A loser resents those who are superior and tries to find chinks in their armor. 

A winner explains. A loser explains away. 

A winner feels responsible for more than his job. A loser says, “I only work here.” 

A winner says, “There ought to be a better way to do this.” A loser says, “That’s the way it’s always been done here.” If you’ve taken the time to read and reflect on this column – you’re a winner! A loser never takes time for self-improvement.

– Author Unknown