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 final of these is:
Over-seriousness. According to Wrestling Mindset, “wrestling and life is supposed to be enjoyable. Don’t take life too serious you’ll never get out alive (thanks Dr. Suess). Wrestling is important to all of us but at the end of the day it is just a sport. Enjoy it. Seize the day and have fun!”
This is another mindset that is pretty self-evident, yet, as with wrestlers, too many of us take our work and our lives too seriously. There is much room for society to lighten up a bit. (The scene from Stripes comes to mind—“Lighten up, Francis!”) We fear offending others. Moreover, we fear looking bad. Instead, we should be quick to make light of our shortcomings—and work to improve them, of course.
Wrestling Mindset shared Dr. Suess’ suggestion that we should not take life too seriously as we will “never get out alive.” Spoiler alert: we don’t get out alive! So, don’t waste a day on over-seriousness. Live. Laugh. Love. Get over yourself. Don’t be afraid to make a mistake. Don’t be embarrassed if you do.
Work hard, but have fun in the processes. I saw a quote recently: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Perhaps this is better stated: “Love the job you choose, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Life can be drudgery or it can be fun. The choice is ours. Choose to have fun!
Be your best today; be better tomorrow!
Carpe momento!