Contenders vs. Champions

I just recently read The Champion's Comeback by Jim Afremow.  In the book he talks how there are two people who show up in sports and life:  The Contender and the Champion.  Here is the difference between them as stated in the book.

• The Contender:  They are threatened by the prospect of competition and faiure.  They either refuse help or expect others to do the hard work instead of doing it themselves.
• The Champion:  They look for tough challenges and use them as opportunities for growth.  They also look for support and feedback (From coaches, teammates, etc.).

As Afremow states, "A champion, unlike a contender regroups after inevitable setbacks and emerges stronger.  A champion embraces difficult and demanding situations and learns from both triumphs and failures."

"The ability to step up to challenges is important in all aspects of life, and it's a key ingredient of happiness and success."

Going forward decide if you are a Contender or Champion.  Hopefully after reading this you decide to be a Champion and you take risks, learn from them (Good or bad) and keep moving forward.