You may not know this about me, but I’ve got to tell you, I married one hell of a guy.
Marine, first responder, fantastic Dad, spider killer, and unapologetic remote control hog. (He might dispute that last point, but…)
He’s not what anyone would characterize as a chatterbox, but when he shares his perspective, it’s some astute shit.
Last week, I wanted his input on something and he responded with a question that rocked my world,
“Are we playing to win, or are we just trying not to lose?”
It’s a question that illustrates two dramatically different mindsets.
One with its sights set on victory and positive possibility.
The other treats failure like a foregone conclusion.
This question immediately got me thinking about how so many of us tip toe through our journey–in a perpetual state of damage control, just trying not to lose.
We throw ourselves into analysis paralysis, agonizing over every possible move, terrified we will make a wrong choice–all the while, letting opportunity pass us by.
We end up making fear-based, play-it-safe, short-sighted choices that suck.
Playing to win requires you to take risks, think bigger, and shake shit up.
It’s what women who defy the odds do.
There are 91 days left in the year.
Make them count.
My ladies play to win.
They know the risks worth taking, are those taken in the name of their dreams.
Decide you will be one of them.
Change your mindset, change your results.
Lots of love,
