"If you're not in it you can't win it"

To achieve success, active participation is a fundamental prerequisite. Daley Thompson's statement, "If you're not in it you can't win it", emphasizes the necessity of engagement as the first step towards any accomplishment. Opportunities and rewards rarely come to those who remain passive observers; instead, they are reserved for individuals who step forward, accept challenges, and immerse themselves fully in the pursuit of their goals.

It is common for people to hesitate before entering competitions or taking risks due to fear of failure, self-doubt, or uncertainty about outcomes. However, by standing on the sidelines, one tacitly accepts defeat because the potential for victory is only available to those willing to compete. The act of involvement, regardless of the field, sports, academics, business, or personal life, opens the door to potential success. Even if challenges appear daunting, progress is only possible when effort is exerted.

Every great achiever, at some point, made the conscious decision to participate rather than watch from afar. The journey toward winning begins not with a guarantee but with a willingness to try and a readiness to face whatever results may come. Inaction, on the other hand, ensures stagnation; there is no reward in refusing to try. Thus, embracing opportunities, regardless of uncertainty, sets individuals on a path toward growth, learning, and possible victory.

This perspective advocates for proactive engagement as a foundation of success. Trying, failing, learning, and persevering build not only the likelihood of winning but also character and experience. By entering the "game", people gain insight, resilience, and a much greater sense of fulfillment, since every effort brings them closer to their ambitions. Participation, therefore, is not simply about winning, but about embracing possibility, expanding one's horizons, and continually striving for excellence. The chance to win emerges only through the courage to get involved.