23 Self Defeating Games That You Might Not Know You Are Playing
If you think you are beaten, you are
If you think you dare not, you don't,
If you like to win, but you think you can't
It is almost certain you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you're lost
For out of the world we find,
Success begins with a fellow's will
It's all in the state of mind.
If you think you are outclassed, you are
You've got to think high to rise,
You've got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win a prize.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man,
But soon or late the man who wins
Is the man WHO THINKS HE CAN!
-Walter D. Winchell
This poem clearly defines the power of mindset and a positive mental attitude, our thoughts inevitably become our reality. Why is it then that we sometimes come up short in the good attitude department? Why do some people always win and other, seemingly as-well equipped, people struggle for results?
Self defeating games play a huge role in undermining our mindset. I came across this list in my notes from a course I attended a few years back. As I read it, it became obvious there were some unconscious games at play in my world that were knocking me off track.
As you read through this list, ask yourself this series of questions to hook the thinking part of your brain.
What game did I play?
What did I want? (Big Picture)
What could I have done different? (Be accountable)
Was it win-win or lose-lose?
What did I lose?
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Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mike Martens Tags: confidence self improvement motivation pickthebrain self defeating Source Type: blogs
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