This article originally appeared in the Summer 2024 Champion Issue of Showstopper Magazine.
A champion is more than a winner. A champion knows that the work to achieve their goals is as important as the goals themselves. We think of champions as athletes, Olympians who defy the odds in feats of strength and talent, but being a champion is a mindset, too. We all have champion qualities that drive us. What’s yours?
What’s your secret to starting the day right?
a. Always start on paper. No screens for at least an hour after I wake up!
b. I check in with my friends to plan the day.
c. I’m an early riser. I need to build my to-do list ASAP.
d. Exercise! I need to move my body to get the ideas flowing.
What gives you a confidence boost?
What gives you a confidence boost?
a. Showing off my creativity
b. Praise from friends and family
c. Solving problems related to my goals
d. Hyper-productive days!
Pick an Adjective.
a. Dreamy
b. Social
c. Invested
d. Sparkling
How Do You Celebrate Your Accomplishments?
a. Commemorate it with a photo!
b. Show appreciation for the people who love and support me most
c. Cheer myself on and plan my next accomplishment
d. Throw a party
What are the Hardest Obstacles for You to Overcome?
a. Defining the details of my big ideas
b. Taking too much advice
c. Remembering that me-time is part of achieving my goals
d. Having patience for long-term goals
What is Your Champion Anthem?
a. “Good Feeling” by Flo Rida
b. “We are the Champions” by Queen
c. “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John
d. “All I Do is Win” by DJ Khaled
IMAGINATION
You are the ultimate big-picture person. You may have been called a “daydreamer,” or maybe your bucket list is a mile long. Coming up with ideas is never an issue for you, and even better, you like exploring those ideas to see what is possible.
CONNECTION
Far from a lone wolf, you like to find your people and build a support network. Everything is better with your BFFs behind you. You’re a team player, but yu also know how to lead the way to victory.
DEDICATION
You know what you want, and that vision is your number on priority. You aren’t one to jump from one idea to the next or give up easily. You stick it out to the end, inspired by each new success to take the next step or add e new layer to your plans.
ENERGY
Your enthusiasm is contagious! If you have a dream you want to chase, everyone is going to know about it, and because of your positivity and determination, they’ll probably believe in it as much as you do. You put your all into your goals.
