This document discusses motivation and what it takes to be a winner. It notes that having both motivation and talent can lead to achieving goals like winning a gold medal. It also states that failures should be used to further motivate, and gives the example of how failures motivated comedian George Carlin. The document emphasizes that the future is shaped by efforts today and that there are two types of motivation: intrinsic motivation that comes from within, and extrinsic motivation from outside rewards or praise. It encourages the reader to find their motivation and stop making excuses for not pursuing their goals.