ALMIRA XENIA N. CUÑADO 20
JULY, 2013
ENG501MU08
THE
MAKING OF A CHAMPION
(OUTLINE)
I.
CHAMPION DEFINED
a. Its
Perspectives
i.
Its Popular Notions
ii.
Its Origins
iii.
Its Historical Account
iv.
Its Recent Impressions and Associations
II.
CHAMPION CLARIFIED
a. Not
Born but Made
b. Requirements
to Making a Champion
i.
Undying Desire
1. Where
Motivation begins and is developed
2. Where
self doubt is conquered
3. Where
obstacles are named and overcome
ii.
Self Confidence
1. Confidence
for one and all
2. Determination
3. Courage/Belief
in Oneself
iii.
Sense of Mission
1. Sense
of Purpose
2. Sense
of Direction
3. Sense
of Balance
III.
CHAMPION PURSUED
THE
MAKING OF A CHAMPION
Life
is full of challenges; each day is an opportune time to engage in a certain
battlefield. Indeed, the young and old have not much choice but to immerse
themselves into it and emerge as either champions or otherwise losers. However,
how can one become a champion? What does it take for a person to become
one?
A
champion can be viewed in different angles. It is known for its attribution to
a winner in a competition, a sole survivor. Others describe a champion as
someone who fights for a cause (Champion, n.d.); a protector of justice and an advocate of truth. Most
people would think that a champion always ranks first. For instance, if he/she
does an excellent job in this highly
competitive world. Otherwise, if one fails, he/she definitely turns out
as a loser.
The
view about champion as a protector and a winner is evident in its etymology. In
the early 13th century, it was found in the Old French champion and in the Latin compimen,
which meant “ gladiator, combatant in the battlefield.” This
was latter absorbed and borrowed by an Old English cempa which meant “ to fight for, defend and protect” (Champion,
n.d., p.1). This was confirmed in the Encyclopedia Britannica which affirms
that a champion is someone who “fights in behalf of another” especially during
the Middle Ages. The Anglo- Norman Law was a trial by battle where anyone had
the right to nominate champions to
fight by proxy (Encyclopedia Britannica Online, 2008). Moreover, the Sacred
Scriptures documents the battle between David and Goliath, who were revered by
their troops as “ mighty men” ( 1 Sam. 17:4,23 cited in Easton’s 1987 Bible
Dictionary). Whichever understanding is preferred, a champion is always a proactive
and essential character who tread the road less traveled.
This path called, Road
Less Traveled, may still be seen mostly in extreme and spectacular places such as leagues, tournaments or legal,
moral/social disputes. Winning athletes are declared champions. Whereas,
defenders of victims are regarded as champions for a cause,
including our heroes. Whatever field recognizes champions; witnesses to such a phenomenon hold on to their dream to become a champion in their own right.
including our heroes. Whatever field recognizes champions; witnesses to such a phenomenon hold on to their dream to become a champion in their own right.
How are champions made?
This is only one among the many questions disturbing the minds of the aspiring
champions. Are they born? Or are they made?
“ Champions are not born, they are made – self made.”(Corneau,n.d.,
p.1). They strive to win and achieve their goals. Striving, winning, and achieving
are not enough. To become a true champion requires an undying desire for good,
a self-confidence to create great things, and a strong sense of mission to
continually improve for oneself, and for others.
“Desire is the starting
point of all achievement; not hope, neither wish, but a keen
pulsating desire which transcends everything,” declared Napoleon Hill beautifully (cited in
Corneau, n.d., p.1). Such spark is able to fine up the engine in one’s life, enough to effect changes. Levels of energy may vary but will eventualy deepen one’s experience and drive one towards being motivated. Once one remains motivated, he /she acts upon his/her intentions, voluntarily and directly (Motivation, n.d, p.1). Consequently, one will no longer have any room for self doubt because the potentials as well as obstacles and opportunities are equally known. Thus, the latter can be overcome.
pulsating desire which transcends everything,” declared Napoleon Hill beautifully (cited in
Corneau, n.d., p.1). Such spark is able to fine up the engine in one’s life, enough to effect changes. Levels of energy may vary but will eventualy deepen one’s experience and drive one towards being motivated. Once one remains motivated, he /she acts upon his/her intentions, voluntarily and directly (Motivation, n.d, p.1). Consequently, one will no longer have any room for self doubt because the potentials as well as obstacles and opportunities are equally known. Thus, the latter can be overcome.
The champion must first
believe in himself or herself before he or she engages in the battlefield. Such
confidence is not something one is borne with but can rather be acquried
easily. Win or lose, this ought not to falter; the champions become all the
more driven to achieve victories which provide a progressive development of
his/her statue of confidence. One never stops
believing in him/herself that he/she will always carry on with what he/she has
begun.
All these will become
insignificant if one does not ground his/her actions on his/ her
sense of mission. It becomes natural for a champion to be always better than yesetrday as he/she
is guided by a compass called PURPOSE. The purpose provides a strong sense of direction and shall provide a gauge if a certain sense of balance is acheived. Hopefully, the amount of pain will remain at par with the pleasure of performance. Discernment and reflection will fuel this motion, certainly.
sense of mission. It becomes natural for a champion to be always better than yesetrday as he/she
is guided by a compass called PURPOSE. The purpose provides a strong sense of direction and shall provide a gauge if a certain sense of balance is acheived. Hopefully, the amount of pain will remain at par with the pleasure of performance. Discernment and reflection will fuel this motion, certainly.
In conclusion, regardless
of the different notions about champion, it is not impossible to become one. With
an undying desire, self confidence and a strong sense of mission ( and a huge
doze of discernment and reflection), one is on the road towards becoming a true
CHAMPION.
References
1 Sam. 17:4,23 cited in Easton’s 1987 Bible
Dictionary
Champion. (n.d.) in Encyclopedia Britannica Online,
2008
Champion.
(n.d.)Online Etymology Dictionary. 2012. Retrieved from http://etymonline.com.
Dr. Raymond Corneau. N.d. retrieved from
http://ezineArticles.com.
Motivation.nd.cited in Educational Psychology,
1984.p.144-145
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