This is a chapter-by-chapter summary of a book by Lanny Bassham's With Winning in Mind (2012) series. One chapter, one article. Read this summary, buy the book. Enjoy!
“You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination.”
(Ralph Marston)
Remember that the more we think about, talk about, and write about something happening, the higher the probability of that thing happening. When you reinforce a positive behaviour, you increase the likelihood of that behaviour happening again.
Arrived at the summit? Reinforce it.
Just read and meditate the Scripture? Reinforce it.
Had a great study session without being distracted? Reinforce it.
Ate a healthy meal? Reinforce it.
Just exercised? Reinforce it.
Finished a work project? Reinforce it.
Won a game? Reinforce it.
The point is: Whenever you do something beneficial, you want to reinforce it. Because reinforcing it improves the likelihood of that thing happening again. So that begs the question: How do you positively reinforce something? By thinking, talking or writing about it. Here are some ways to do it:
- Praise Yourself (“I think I did a great job today”)
- Praise Someone Else (“You absolutely rocked this. Greatly done!”)
- Write Down 5 Wins at the End of Every Day
- Talk About Your Good Behaviour/Performance With Your Friends or Family
“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones,
you'll start having positive results.”
you'll start having positive results.”
(Willie Nelson)
Have A Winning Mindset!
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