You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Playing to Win (vE1): vs. Playing Not to Lose (Heroic +1 #1,944)
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Nov 16, 2024 Explore the wisdom of Joseph Campbell as the host encourages you to conquer your fears and adopt a mindset focused on winning. Relive a personal family experience from a chess tournament that illustrates the transition from fear of loss to seizing opportunities. Discover tools and insights to help you unlock your heroic potential and embrace excellence. Join the journey to transform your life and change the world—because you are the hero waiting to emerge!
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Turning A Doubtful Decision Into A Victory
- Brian describes helping his son Emerson shift from almost skipping a tournament to playing and improving his rating.
- Emerson played 3-1 and raised his USCF rating above 1900 after they calculated risks and rewards together.
Do The Math Before You Decide
- Do compute realistic outcomes to shift from fear to action by using concrete metrics or tools.
- Use risk/reward math to see that potential gains outweigh limited downside and choose to play to win.
Play To Win, Not Just To Avoid Loss
- Playing not to lose often results in inaction or overly cautious choices that block growth.
- Embrace uncertainty and the possibility of fiasco because it coexists with the possibility of bliss on heroic quests.