Winners have a life. Rarely do winners work 20 hours per day. People who work those hours are usually martyrs or very poor time managers. As I've discussed in past articles, if you keep your bedroom slippers in the office, chances are you're not a winner. Obviously, we all have periods of work where we're cranking it out around the clock, and I love that adrenaline rush as much as anyone, but not every day.
Winners motivate others.
Most offices have an Eeyore. The Black Cloud of Doom follows them everywhere. These misery magnets attract bad news and bad vibes. Winners spot these people and steer clear. Especially in tough economic times, keeping Eeyores away is even more important.