The winner of the famed Kentucky Derby is always led to the winner's circle immediately following the race. This winner's circle is a special place, a hallowed piece of ground where the victors throughout the storied history of the race have been lauded and revered for their championship efforts. No second place finishers or also runs are allowed there. No, only the winners get to savor the experience and bask in the glory of the winner's circle.

I'd like to suggest that you seriously consider developing a winner's circle for your own life. But unlike the winner's circle at Churchill Downs, your personal winner's circle will be able accommodate more than one winner at a time.

Admittance to your esteemed winner's circle must be highly selective, however. Guests should be restricted to only to those individuals who positively influence your life. You want to make absolutely certain that your winner’s circle includes only people who are positive, energetic, optimistic, enthusiastic and are constantly looking for ways to improve.

By associating with and being around successful people who believe it can be done and who are constantly looking for ways to do it, you will continue to condition yourself for success. The primary function of your winner's circle should be to immerse you and the other members in a positive charged environment where everyone focuses on positive thoughts, positive ideas and positive action.

Can you possibly imagine all of the great things that could be accomplished when the limitless creativity of a group of highly motivated winners are pooled together? Can you feel all of the excitement and energy a collection of positively charged winners could produce?

You need to make sure that the people you associate with are a positive influence on you life. When you begin surrounding yourself with positive oriented people who firmly believe anything is indeed possible, there is absolutely nothing on earth that you and your winner's circle cannot accomplish together.

The Bottom Line: You'll discover that winning is easy when you associate with winners.