Habit #4-Think Win/Win

Think Win/Win. Sometimes that is a difficult concept for me. Many times in the day I have to stop myself from thinking negatively. That goes right along with Think Win/Win. You've got to keep a positive outlook, and know what the goals are you are trying to achieve.

"Win/Win is a belief in the Third Alternative. It's not your way or my way; it's a better way, a higher way."

I like the concept of Win/Win or No Deal. With this mindset, you are bound to succeed because you don't see failure as an option. "With No Deal as an option, you can honestly say, 'I only want to go for Win/Win. I want to win, and I want you to win.' "

I can view a personal experience in my life as a Win/Win situation. When I first set my mind to losing weight, I knew that it was a No Deal situation. I knew that I had to lose weight for my health, and to be honest, for my own vanity. Determination and drive pushed me through the plateaus and hard times, but it was the mindset of Win/Win that has helped me lose 66 pounds.

I can take that example and apply it to the rest of the areas in my life. If I tell myself that there is a No Deal on doing homework, or finishing certain projects, I should be able to get them completed. Instead of procrastinating until the last minute, I can tell myself there is a No Deal on doing these assignments now instead of later.