Now the XFactor TV show in the UK may not have been everybody's cup of tea, however, having watched the finale on Saturday I was so very impressed by the winner.  It seems that each year the talent just gets better.  The winner of this years show is an amazing young woman called Alexandra Burke.  She tried out for the show 3 years ago and was sent home during the pre-show qualifying rounds.  Some people may have taken that kind of rejection very badly and given up on their dream.  She didn't do that, she took time to perfect her voice and focus on what she wanted to do..........to win!  She is undoubtedly one of the most talented singers I have seen in a while.  Her performances throughout the show were flawless.  At just 20 years old, this girl now has the most amazing future ahead of her. 

So what does it take to unleash the winner in you?  I believe there are a number of key ingredients such as; - ambition, determination, passion, focus, humility, fun and self belief.  Being passionate about what you do is perhaps the strongest driver.  When you are passionate about something you will find that your energy flows abundantly and freely.  What are you passionate about?  What have you won so far in your life?  What does winning mean for you?  When you slip off into a nice daydream, what do you daydream about?  What excites you?  What can you imagine yourself doing?  Now how much can you exaggerate that in your mind?  Go on, double the imagined feeling and then multiply that good feeling by 10!  Now how are you feeling?

Getting clear about your passion, ambition and motivation is pivotal to unleashing the winner in you.   When you are operating out of your passionate state, time will have little meaning.  Hours will just roll by on the clock and you may find yourself 'lost' in the very thing(s) that you truly love doing.  It is important that you get encouragement along the way too.  Surround yourself with supportive people who you know will back you every step of the way.  Think about some of the things you may have told yourself were unattainable in your life because of some knock back you might have had.  Remember that people have opinions and will freely express them.  If you are truly passionate and determined about getting what you want and winning, you will quickly realise that people's opinions are just information and the only one that really counts is yours.