The Soul of Winning

Introduction

My vocation (and passion!) as an author and inspirational speaker has allowed me to visit with, and learn from, thousands of successful people from all walks of life. This book was conceived when I embarked on a mission to uncover the true essence of a winning lifestyle. To achieve this goal, I sought answers to the question, "What do you consider to be the most important characteristics of winners?" The responses touched my heart and reaffirmed some strong convictions I hold as to what it takes to live a life of significance.

The simple goal of "The Soul of Winning" is to share these nuggets of wisdom; insights that have proven to help others to achieve personal and professional excellence. May the contents touch your heart and serve you well as you join me on this inspirational journey of hope, passion, and purpose!

Your Friend,

Byrd Bagget

My Statement on Life

Life is too short to waste away. Be glad. That's all I have to say. Just wear a smile from ear to ear. Just show you're happy, make it clear.

My point is that life has its good
Sides and its bad ones.
But always look to the good side.
If you go through life always looking down,
You are not living, you're just passing by.
What you are doing is wasting a life…yours.
Life is a blessing, not a curse.
You’ve got to see the sunsets as the birth
Of a new night, not the death of a day.

I think happiness can be compared to a lit torch
In the darkness, the darkness being the lives
Of those who are sad.
The darkness does not vanquish the torch,
It’s quite the opposite.
It has the ability to light the lives of others
And maybe light their torches.

I am in the U.S. and life is great.
There is a God and I think He likes me.
I am an optimist and every day is a great day.
Life is too short and sweet to waste
Away feeling sad.
I always have a smile on my face
Even when I might feel down.
Life has its highs and lows.
Look past the downs...look up, I say.
If you are happy, it will show.
Slap on a smile…it will pay.

Jason Jameson Sealy - Highlands Ranch, Colorado

*Jason died in an accident at the age of 16 shortly after writing this beautiful poem.

Live with passion every day and you'll never...Live with regret.

About the Author

Most teams have challenges, whether it’s a management change, a merger, or internal communication. These inevitable challenges are having a devastating affect on corporate performance and profitability. Byrd Baggett helps businesses deal with one of the most prevalent problems in today’s fast paced, high-tech world – disengaged teams.

Byrd’s mission is to reconnect teams by teaching them the skills essential to developing relationships that stand the tests of time and change. His solutions have been featured in many publications, including Reader’s Digest, Bits & Pieces, Guide Posts, and Selling Power magazine.

For over 15 years, Byrd has helped numerous Fortune 500 companies develop passionately engaged teams. Whether he’s preparing to speak to a corporate sales force or a management team, Byrd does his homework before he delivers his program. Through on-line surveys, phone interviews, and even onsite meetings, Byrd examines organizations from the inside to uncover the issues that sabotage peak performance.

Then it’s program time, and to say that Byrd works magic is an understatement. Byrd’s repeat-invitation rate is a remarkable 90%! For example, the world’s largest insurance company turns to Byrd again and again to motivate their agency force and sales management team.

Why do organizations continue to bring Byrd back to work with their teams? It’s because he works like a laser surgeon who identifies the problem, then systematically goes about changing the mindsets that contribute to the issues that hold teams back.

Byrd’s common-sense solutions come from experience…

Successful sales and management careers with two Fortune 500 companies.
Built a successful multi-million dollar food delivery business.
Author of 13 best-selling books on the topics of sales, leadership, customer service, and motivation. His books have sold in excess of one million copies and his best-selling book on sales – The Book of Excellence – has been published in nine languages.
Collegiate All American in track at the University of Texas

Byrd Baggett is the right choice if you’re looking for one of the top business speakers in the country who builds passionately engaged championship teams. His track record is one that guarantees success. Teams leave his programs with the tools and “fire” that bring out their best. Byrd is the choice for teams that want to win. It’s that simple.

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