Audio: Do You Have A Losing Mentality?

Author: Jim Kukral Category: Daily Flip, Losing, Success

Monday
May 19, 2008

So that’s the question you need to ask yourself. Are you a loser? Of course you’re not. But maybe you have a secret losing mentality that you don’t realize… a mentality that is keeping you from succeeding?

Look, I’m a Cleveland sports fan. I know losing. Nobody knows it better than us/me. But… what I’ve learned from being a Cleveland sports fan is very important. Listen to the short audio below to find out what I’ve learned about losing.

P.S. This is for you Jangro (Boston fan). I may have lost, again, but at least I have “character”. :)

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jangro

May 19th, 2008 at 12:37 pm

You might call it age or maturity, Jim. I call it jaded. :)

Sorry about your Cavs, Jim. I was thinking about you last night.

Anyway, great reminder about positive attitude. I don't let losses get to me anymore either. People seem to forget that we've had more than our share of character building here in Boston.

Jim Kukral TheBizWebCoach

May 19th, 2008 at 3:10 pm

Scott, you cannot win, or come close to, the “my team has lost before” argument to a Cleveland sports fan. Your last 10 years in Mass have kinda made up for it, don't you think? :)

Adam "TheBizCoach" Sonnhalter

May 19th, 2008 at 3:15 pm

Hi Jim! Great thoughts this morning on perseverance. As a lifelong Cleveland sports fan, I can totally relate. I can also relate to your thoughts regarding what's most important and how sports now don't impact your mood the way they used to. I've had a similar experience in the past couple of years. I don't know if you can chalk it up to age (I'm 35), because I have a lot of friends and family members who still live and die with this stuff. Perhaps it's the young kids (I have a couple as well). In any case, I really liked your points about being positive and having that “winning” mentality. With more “winners” like you in Cleveland, this town will rejuvenate itself more quickly.

jangro

May 19th, 2008 at 3:27 pm

I'm not trying to win an argument. But you cannot say I can't sympathize.

We had a pretty good dry spell which lasted pretty much my entire adult life. From the last Celtics championship in 1986, punctuated with arguably the most painful World Series Loss ever (buckner vs. the Mets) until 2002 when the Pats won (So the last 6 years is more like it).

The Pats lost the biggest upset ever this past Superbowl (I know, wah, at least we were in it). And the Celtics who were supposed to stroll through this championship, aren't looking so unstoppable.

I'm not sure if you meant to imply that I've got no “character”, but I'm just saying I haven't forgotten.

I'm not complaining, nor am I trying to say we got it worse than you. You guys do suck pretty bad. ;)

Jim Kukral TheBizWebCoach

May 19th, 2008 at 10:07 pm

Dude, don't even try. LOL. Seriously. You are outta your league. I wish it weren't true.

Nice try though. :)

jangro

May 19th, 2008 at 10:25 pm

OK, John Lester just pitched a no-hitter. you win.

blisters

May 20th, 2008 at 8:21 am

I do have to a certain extend a loser's thinking. I need to increase my confidance, because it's really hampering my image and not letting me take risks.

Rachel Honoway

May 20th, 2008 at 8:21 am

I love your passion, Jim. For a big goofball - you're a pretty smart motivator!

Jim Kukral TheBizWebCoach

May 20th, 2008 at 9:59 am

Well thanks. I used this thinking when working at KB a lot.

Jim Kukral TheBizWebCoach

May 20th, 2008 at 10:00 am

Ha, I won way before that. Nice story for him.

Jenna

May 20th, 2008 at 1:15 pm

I have to say I am my biggest critic. Of course I'm hard on myself every now and then — but it's more of a challenge than a put down. I definitely don't treat myself like a loser though! : ]

Journey

May 22nd, 2008 at 10:27 am

Hmm, I've had my days when I just call myself a loser and attempt to cry in a corner, but that's just me. I think most of everyone critics themselves harshly, just to improve themselves better.