For some people, hoping to win might fall into the category of “”wishing doesn’t make it so,” — a quote attributed to novelist Lev Grossman.
But there’s something to be said about mindset, isn’t there?
You have to think like a winner — believe you can win — if you’re going to act like a winner. Perform like a winner. Defeatist thoughts of “They’re a better team” or “I’ll never learn how to write a novel and land a contract” or “I can’t (fill in the blank with whatever you want to accomplish)” can all become self-fulfilling prophecies.
Negative thinking produces negative outcomes.
Why not hope for more? Why not hope to win? Why not look at the competition, size them up, and decide to outplay them? And sometimes our greatest competition is our negative thoughts. Hope to win — and then go out there and win! All we have to remember is that sometimes “the win” isn’t the score at the end — it’s doing our best.
In Others’ Words: How do you maintain a “hope to win” attitude day in and day out?
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Whoa, I may like that last quote most of all. So true. And it’s clear Christa and team have learned the important life lesson of being able to show their emotions. Good stuff. Go team!
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Dee: I’ve watched hundreds and hundreds of volleyball matches and I love the photos I’ve taken of the girls celebrating with each other. The emotion is so evident. “We can do it!” and “We did it!” One thing I appreciate about her team this year is how mentally resilient they are — they have a “hope to win” attitude.
It never occurs to me that I might not win. No matter what, even if I should lose, I’ve already won because I got in the game.
Wow. That’s very true, Patricia. I’ll have to remember that every time I get into competitions or whatever 🙂
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Pat: I’ve seen this attitude in you from day one of knowing you. It creates a beautiful calmness about you. 🙂
Never let anyone know by your demeanour whether you have won, or lost.
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Andrew: Great insight, my friend, and so true. I’ve seen good winners and poor losers — and poor losers don’t impress me at all.