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Jared Tendler[1] is a poker coach and has a great line that stuck with me, beyond my poker playing. It goes something like this Visualizing your win is importa
by MichaelApproved 10y ago
Jared Tendler[1] is a poker coach and has a great line that stuck with me, beyond my poker playing. It goes something like this
Visualizing your win is important to help you stay focused on a goal but equality important is not to get carried away with the visualization. If you imagine yourself winning too often, you'll feel like you already achieved that goal and won't be as motivated to follow through. After-all, what's the point in doing the extra work, if you already think you've won?
He's got a lot of other really good insights. If you're a poker player, I highly recommend his audio books which are available on audible.
[1] http://jaredtendlerpoker.com/tmgp1and2/ http://jaredtendlerpoker.com/tmgp1and2/
- kaffeemitsahne 10y agoReminds me of that bit about people being less likely to actually follow through with their plans if they've already told people about what they're going to do, versus keeping it silent.
- nzjrs 10y agoWait what?! I've heard literally the opposite advice - the idea being people don't like to be made a liar of, so publicly promising you will do something makes you more inclined to do it
- throwanem 10y agoThere's a difference between making someone a promise, and just talking about something you intend to do.
- markdown 10y agoRelevant 3min TED Talk by Sivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHopJHSlVo4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHopJHSlVo4
- tdkl 10y agoBoth mind hacks work or fail, depending on the person and their habits.
- abysmallyideal 10y agoVisualizing _the win_ versus _imagining winning_ are two completely different things. That's good solid advice.