Wrestling Mindset (www.wrestlingmindset.com), developed by Gene and Jeff Zannetti, recently shared their “7 Cardinal Sins of Mindset in Wrestling”. Since I believe wrestling has countless life-lessons to offer, I want to share these here as a brief series. The fourth of these is:
Self-doubt. According to Wrestling Mindset, “enough said.” How can I add to that? (But, I guess I will.)
One of my few personal wrestling stories is about a match with Leroy. I took Leroy to his back quickly with a head-and-arm. I spent the first period trying to pin the second shoulder to the mat. My teammates cheered me on as his yelled “Get off your back, Leroy.” As we struggled, I heard him faintly reply to his teammates, “I can’t.” And, of course, he didn’t.
“Can’t” is a word I don’t allow in my children’s vocabulary. It reeks of self-doubt. A pastor once taught us a phrase his father taught him: “Can’t never did nuthin’.” Likewise, self-doubt leaves us planted right where we are. So, to quote Wrestling Mindset: “enough said.”
Be your best today; be better tomorrow!
Carpe momento!