A winner says, “Let’s find out”
A loser says, “Nobody knows.”
A winner makes commitments
A loser makes promises.
A winner says, “I’m good, but not as good as I ought to be”
A loser says, “I’m not as bad as a lot of other people.”
A winner credits his “good luck” for winning – even though it wasn’t his good luck
A loser blames his “bad luck” for losing – even though it wasn’t his bad luck.
A winner listens
A loser just waits until it’s his turn to talk.
A winner respects those who are superior to him and tries to learn from them
A loser resents the superiority of others and tries to find chinks in their armor.
A winner does more than his job
A loser says, “I only work here.”
A winner says, “I fell”
A loser says, “Somebody pushed me.”
Adapted from Sidney Harris
