How to Stay Motivated When Comping
Prize droughts happen to everyone. Here's how to stay positive and keep entering when wins are slow.
Understanding Prize Droughts
The truth: Even the most successful compers go through dry spells. It's not you - it's statistics. The wins WILL come if you keep entering.
Remember This Story
"There is a story of an English man who in one year only won a box of chocolate. The very next year he won a luxury yacht!"
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Tips to Stay Motivated
Celebrate Small Wins
Won a $5 voucher? Celebrate it! Small wins keep momentum going and prove the system works.
Join a Community
Reading about others' wins on forums like Competitions.com.au proves people DO win - and motivates you to keep going.
Track Your Progress
Keep a spreadsheet of entries and wins. Seeing your total entries grow reminds you that wins are coming.
Set Realistic Goals
"Enter 10 competitions today" is achievable. "Win a car this month" sets you up for disappointment.
Take Breaks
Feeling burnt out? Take a few days off. Comping should be fun, not a chore.
Mix It Up
Stuck in a rut with the same types of competitions? Try something new - photo comps, 25 WOL, or local ones.
The Winning Mindset
Think This
- "Every entry is a chance"
- "Wins are coming, just not today"
- "I'm playing the long game"
- "Small wins add up"
Not This
- "I never win anything"
- "This is a waste of time"
- "Other people are luckier"
- "I should give up"
Motivation Checklist
Celebrate every win, no matter how small
Connect with other compers
Track your entries
Take breaks when needed
Remember: You Can't Win If You Don't Enter!
The next competition you enter could be the one you win. Keep going!