Motivation

Self sabotage can be heard all around you. Excuses. Doubt. Fear. They all can be heard in the words people say or the actions people do. I’m sure we have all used words like ‘I can’t, I’m not sure, maybe, I’ll try, if only I had’; these are all words and thoughts that are based on insecurities and doubt. When we use them often, they reinforce an attitude of self sabotage. The problem with self sabotage is that if you believe what you say long enough, it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy.

Surprise! You have a guest writer this week, and yes, by guest I mean Gary’s amazing and talented daughter, Hannah. I’ve asked my father’s permission to write this article as I am back from University for my first reading week. I thought it would bring a different perspective to this article and let everyone hear about my beginning experience of University life…I’ll leave out the wild stories, don’t worry.

This may seem like a harsh statement, but I’m going to say it anyway. You’re a loser. But that’s okay because I’m a loser too. Everyone is. At one point or another (and more than likely more than one point) we are all losers. Despite what people might say to the contrary, being a loser is a good thing. Being a loser is what makes you a winner. I’ll tell you why.

• Until you’ve lost something, you don’t know how to appreciate what you have.

• If you win all the time, you never learn how to work hard.