What does it mean to be a winner?
So many people have different definition of who a winner is. Donald Trump sees himself as a winner in the world of politics, Christiano Ronaldo sees himself as a winner in the football world, Warren Buffet sees himself as a winner in the world of investment, Bill Gates sees himself as a winner in computer software e.t.c .
In Greek mythology the word WIN emanated from a goddess called NIKE who was personified victory. She lived in Mount Olympus which happens to be the highest mountain in Greece. She was the goddess of speed, strength and victory. She was the sibling to Kratos, Bia and Zelos. She fought alongside Zeus and was always seen with a Wreath, and a Hermes. She was also called the daughter of Ares.
The above are the tools to becoming a winner.
TOOLS TO BECOMING A NIKE OR WINNER
1.) Kratos: The Greek meaning of this is strength. Strength is the capacity or attribute of a person to withstand great force or pressure. To be a winner, you must have the strength to face the challenges of life. Harriet Tubman says:
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember you have within you the strength to reach for the stars to change the world.
2.) Bia: The Greek meaning of this is Force or Power. Power means the ability to effect or enforce change. To be a winner you do not have to be a spectator in life but a participator. To be a Nike you need to enforce a change- a lifetime change around you not just for the present generation but also the generation to come. So many of us go around just being spectators and analysers of events of life without being actively involved in the events. So many people cohabit and are not interested in inhabiting that is why we have few winners and enormous people who are either failing or on their way to failure. So to be a winner we must have the power to inhabit not just cohabit.
3.) Zelus: The Greek meaning of this is Zeal. According to the OED Zeal is a tireless devotion to a cause. To become a Nike we must devote our time and attention to things that certify them to be winners. As a student, devote your time to studying or self development. As a business person devote your time to improving your business to a global standard, so you can be a certified winner.
4.) Zeus: Zeus in Greek mythology is the king of God's and men. Nike was always seen side by side with Zeus. To be a Nike or winner always associate yourself with the Zeus of the modern world or those who aim higher and are winners in their field. You can have them as mentors, role model or father's who are feathers for you to fly.
5.) Wreath: Goddess Nike was always seen with a Wreath which indicate a crown for every Victor in battles. So to be a winner always support and congratulate everyone climbing the ladder of success and take away envy and jealousy. In August 1997 when Apple was at the brink of bankruptcy, Bill Gates stepped in and saved Apple with the sum of $150 million investment. In the words of Steve Jobs to Gates "Bill thank you, the world's a better place". That is the spirit of a Winner.
6.) Hermes: Goddess Nike was always with a Hermes which indicate that her role was to serve as a messenger to other gods. To be a winner you must be a servant to people. Be humble to serve the people around you, be it those ahead of you or those beneath you and that is the only way to being a leader and a Nike. A leading Nike.
7.) Ares: Nike was often referred to as the daughter of Ares the God of war . As a winner you must brace yourself that there are always opposition but see those oppositions as an opportunities to express your Nike or winning Spirit to have a position in life.
8.) Mount Olympus: Goddess Nike lived in Mount Olympus which is the highest mountain in Greece and it has the highest peak in Europe. To be a winner in life you need to think big and aim higher in life.
Nike associated herself with these 8 tools and was known as a goddess of Victory. To be a Nike, surround yourself with these 8 tools.
Nike Sport Inc. used these tools and they are winners.