Win Before You Begin
Words I try to live by:
"The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won."
— Sun Tzu
Most people wait for the moment.
Then they panic.
They rely on adrenaline.
They hope they’ll rise to the occasion
But here’s the truth:
You don’t rise to the occasion — you fall to your level of preparation.
The best competitors?
They win before they step into the arena.
In jiu jitsu, in archery, in golf, in business, in life — the outcome is shaped by what you do when no one’s watching:
The extra reps
The early mornings
The quiet focus
The boring drills
The notes and reflection
The imperfect conditions
Preparation in the dark creates victory in the light.
It’s not sexy. But it’s real.
So if you're wondering how to "show up" when it matters…
Start showing up before it matters.
Competition in your future? Big meeting with a target client? Unexpected opportunity?
Don’t wait until the day of.
Don’t think you have it all figured out.
👉 Prep today like you already know the battle's coming.
Get better.
Be better.
Because most battles are won, long before the battle begins.
Until next Monday,
– Tim
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PS:
Surprise success is usually just invisible discipline.
