On Playing to Win

{November 16, 2021}

- 2 Ideas from others -

“Having a winner’s mindset means you show up to the game and play all out… win or lose. And even if you ‘lose,’ you win with your attitude when you champion your opponent’s win.”

- Venus Williams, Olympic athlete
Source: Fireside chat with Veronica Figueroa at eXp Con 2021

“If you don’t invest very much, defeat doesn’t hurt as much and winning isn’t very exciting. ”

- Dick Vermeil, former American Football coach
Source: John C. Maxwell, 5 Levels of Leadership

- 2 Coaching Questions -

What areas in life are you playing full out and playing to win?

What areas in life are you “pulling your punches”?

Coach nudge: What’s the worst that could happen from playing full out in this area? What’s the best that could happen?

- 2 Affirmations -

It’s my life, and I play to win!

The outcome is not a reflection of my value and worth.