Take A Chance and Win
by Wellington Manjengwa
GENRE
Non-Fiction
BLURB
Risks are a part of life. What differentiates those who take a risk and succeed and those who don’t is how they manage that risk. Tony Robins once said, “It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.”
This book takes that philosophy and expands upon it. Grounded in the idea that how you approach decision making and risk management determines success or failure, Take A Chance And Win aims to teach you the tenets of success in all aspects of your life and shows you how to capitalize upon effective risk management for regular decision making.
Inside you’ll discover:
- Strategies to avoid making poor decisions
- How risk management and decision making go hand in hand
- Why risk management is the biggest ingredient for success
- Practical strategies to clear obstacles to success
Whether you’re just beginning your life’s journey or have already endured your share of failure, an opportunity to succeed still exists. Embrace the proven strategies laid out in this book and discover the power of moving forward strategically for maximum impact. Essentially this book shows you how to TAKE A CHANCE AND WIN at the game of life.
EXCERPT
Each one of us is a decision maker. We make decisions every day, about what to wear, where to go, what to do, what to listen to, the list goes on. Simplistic as it may seem, it is true that each of us is a decision maker in all facets of our lives. I would like to introduce you to something that you also are…even though it may not be so obvious. YOU ARE A RISK TAKER. Ok, so someone has told you before that you are not a risk taker and so on, but the reality is that you take risks every day; in fact, in every decision that you make at any given time, you are doing any of these four things: ACCEPTING A RISK, AVOIDING A RISK, TRANSFERRING A RISK, MITIGATING A RISK. My contention in this book is that as the world continues to change and innovations keep transforming lives and ushering in new opportunities, it is imperative that champions in the making, millionaires, and billionaires in the making also adapt to the changes and accept that in making decisions, it is smarter to avoid pitfalls while pursuing success, and that this is an important part of every success story together with the ability to rise after falling on your face.
The reality is that everything in life is risky. John Maxwell once said, “If you want to avoid all risks, then, well, don’t ride in a car. According to statistics, 20% of all fatal accidents are caused by cars. You can’t even travel by air or get on a boat because it’s very risky. It is said 16% of all accidents happen through these modes of transport. You might also want to stay away from walking on the streets since 15% of accidents happen on the street. It is even worse to stay at home because 17% of all accidents happen in the home.”
You see, there are no safe places in life, and this is the reason I would like to open your mind to this reality: YOU ARE A RISK TAKER. With every decision that you have, you need to choose approaches and strategies and plan their implementation.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I don’t know if you do this as well, but I keep old notebooks in my drawers; some of them go way back. My drawers get really cluttered sometimes because I dump all kinds of papers with notes from books, speeches, workshops, ideas that just crop up, brainstorming etc.
One Sunday in 2008, I needed to do a bit of cleaning, which included my desk and drawers. So I got started throwing stuff away and cleaning up. I was determined to leave the place sparkling clean.
And then I came to my desk, happily throwing away papers, notes, and unwanted clutter, when I came across this diary. A nice, leather-bound diary I had used the previous year, with many inspirational quotes on every page. While thumbing through the diary and reliving the appointments and meetings in it, I noticed one interesting quote; Success is due to our stretching to the challenges of life. Failure comes when we shrink from them. I didn’t know who John Maxwell was but his words were immensely profound
Then I read one of John’s quotes from my old daily planner, which said: “Your thoughts will attract opportunities to you but it is your actions that will put money to that opportunity.”
This was at a time when my life was at crossroads. I was contemplating making a huge career move, which entailed me leaving my country and comfort zone. I had lost money through some speculative investments in the era of hyperinflation in my home country, Zimbabwe. I was running a small business which was my passion but it just wasn’t making enough money to make it reasonable to keep going, in fact I was sustaining it with my salary because it was just not doing well. John’s messages and quotes touched me at the very core and left me questioning every decision I had ever made about my life. I kept saying to myself, this is so painful, why isn’t there some guidance out there to help me make these decisions. I realised my limitations but I had no-one to turn to, no big brother to run to for advice. I was confused about life, I had many questions but no answers. I have always been quite ambitious and hungry for success but at this point I was really afraid. I had a family that depended on me for everything and I needed to make sure that whatever decision I made would enable me to be successful and be able to continue being the provider. There was no room for mistakes. Failure was just not an option. How was I going to make this happen?
EVERYONE IS A RISK TAKER
I have since gone through a long path of self-discovery and self-development that has led me to discover something:
One of the greatest challenges we face in life is DECISION MAKING. As you weigh the options for yourself or your company’s next step, how do you decide which way to turn? Successful outcomes can only be evaluated after the fact. But by the time the results are in, it’s normally too late to take corrective action. Often our decisions involve risk, and our big failures come from failing to manage the risk. Some people consider themselves risk-averse, while others consider themselves risk-takers. This drives their decision making and the strategies they implement to achieve what they want. The cold, hard truth is that everyone is a risk taker, what differs is the size, type, and amount of risk you take. The key element that distinguishes the successful from the unsuccessful is how we manage our risk. To take a risk is not the same as being careless. Many people confuse the two.
SO, WHO STARTED ALL THIS?
My name is Wellington, I was born and raised in one of the most populous townships in Harare, Zimbabwe. Yeah, you’ve heard of that country. Does one million percent inflation ring a bell for you?? At some point we were millionaires and billionaires but could barely afford a loaf of bread. I come from humble beginnings. No silver spoon in my mouth. I get that you don’t know me that well yet. Usually when you have a background like mine, you are not given much of a chance. But I have lived this one truth that has transformed my life forever: The battle for success is an internal battle. Great things always begin from your inside.
That is why I fell in love with learning expert, Jim Kwik’s saying the first time I saw it;
“If an egg is broken from outside force, life ends, but if it is broken from inside, life begins.”
Failure to understand this is the reason one can be sitting on a treasure but be treating it like trash.
I have discovered an intensity and passion that has led me through a journey of self-discovery, adventure, conquering doubt, fear, and many limiting beliefs to establish the Well of Inspiration. My team and I work with individuals and companies providing them with information, ideas, and strategies that help to take their lives and businesses to their next level of success.
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I’m very excited to share with you a guest post by Wellington Manjengwa, author of Take A Chance and Win. Take a few minutes to read his thoughts regarding How to Achive Greatness. Don’t forget to scroll down the bottom to participate in his giveaway.
TO YOUR GREATNESS
Many people dream of greatness, of influence and of power. Many aspire to be a figure of authority, to make a huge difference in their generation and amongst their peers, but only few make that goal; that dream a reality. Many well-known teachers around the world believe that we all have the seed of greatness in us, but then why is it that only very few people have reach that height or attained that status?
The reality is that, while many of us dream of greatness, only a few dare to take first steps into bringing our big dreams to reality. First, we must understand that dreaming about being or becoming great is only a step, we must be ready, step out and delve into the unknown towards the fulfillment of our dreams, goals and aspirations; and as you do that, one must understand that resilience, grit and perseverance are necessary ingredients. One must be ready to brace up to every challenge that he might encounter and put on the never-give-up attitude.
The price of success can only be paid in the currency of dedicated labor, commitment and dedication. Every dream that greets the horizon of reality is founded on two basic principles; hard work and character and those who will wield these tools must be ready to roll up their sleeves and train their hearts and minds not to faint easily. With these, you will be able to surmount every challenge that comes your way as you proceed to make your dreams come true.
In the business world, we talk about key performance indicators, those key metrics and highlights that give you a feel of whether you are performing to the required standard and whether you are achieving the desired levels of performance. If you will ever achieve success, you must be able to accurately define it and have a system in place to check back and see how well you are doing. This self-check mechanism is what will enable you to guide and steer your life, business, career or whatever endeavor you are embarking on in the right directions, hitting the right targets and ultimately achieving the vision that you set about to achieve. If you do not define, measure and monitor these indicators you may find yourself settling for less than the best, you will be satisfied with little and you may easily get carried away with small progress. Success is not money! Quite a startling statement I know. Yes we need money and yes we can be more comfortable when we have a few millions in the bank, but that may not be the ultimate goal. Success is something that is achieved when a goal is met. It does not have to be money and it may not be just. It has more to do with courage, resilience, faithfulness, grit, staying power and wisdom aimed towards achieving a specific goal.
If you want a shot at greatness, understand that it may not be an easy route. However armed with a careful deliberate strategy, dogged determination and an all-consuming vision you will make it. Even when you meet obstacles and challenges, you will find a way to go through them, over them and around them as you head towards your greatest accomplishments yet, armed with the weapons of patience, skill, wisdom, resilience and sheer courage.
Like every true character or entity in life, success has a blueprint, it has basic principles that must be fulfilled before it is earned, like an athlete trains his body and an intellectual exercises his brain, so does a successful man or woman horn his or her success skills and orientation. To be successful in life entails living by such ethics that set you apart. That extra push you give life, that extra hour you study, that extra attention you paid, that extra help you rendered can be the ingredient for your greatness. The world will see you shine and wonder how you did it, but you know that in the backroom you have been working, grinding, pushing and shoving with a dogged desire to grow, add value and become the best at your craft.
To your greatness….!!!!
GIVEAWAY
Wellington Manjengwa will be awarding an autographed copy of Take a Chance and Win (US/international) to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
K.T. Castle 
Thanks for hosting!
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