Mike Cernovich asks an interesting question in his book "Gorilla Mindset":
"Who's happier: a silver or a bronze medalist?"
At first glance it seems like an obvious answer.
The silver medalist is higher up on the podium, so that should be the happier person.
But it's not the right answer.
Studies show that bronze medalists are happier than their silver counterparts!
It comes down to framing:
The silver medalists are more likely to kick themselves for coming close to winning the gold but falling short.
Their mind asks, "What could I have done differently to win?" ...
The bronze medalists were close to not making it onto the podium. But they got past the other competitors to make it up there. And they see that as a win.
I'm not suggesting that this is always the case.
I'm sure there are bronze medalists who beat themselves up for "only" placing 3rd, and silver medalists who are happy and grateful for their 2nd place.
However, it shows the importance of framing to your mindset.
I like what my friend Epictetus said a few years ago:
"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters" ...
If you want to shift your mindset (and grow your coaching business), you need to be around positive and motivated peers.
The Coaching Jungle Mastermind is just the place, and we're currently taking applications for new members.
Step up to the podium here:
Marc Mawhinney