Why Mindset Matters

Plus 3 Cheat Codes for Winning in Life

Mindset is the lens through which everything comes into focus.

Everything filters through your mindset, and your mindset interprets how you experience your life. If you want the experience of consistent success (and even ‘good luck’) it begins with mindset.

  • You must believe you are successful.

  • You must understand that there are many failures on the way to success.

  • You must believe that whatever you are working on is truly worth your time and worth pushing through any obstacle that arises.

But those are beginner level mindset hacks. Let’s look at a few PRO Level mindset shifts - three Cheat Codes for Winning at Life:

  1. The ‘Video Game’ Mindset

Life is the ultimate role-playing game. We each begin as a low-level character starting our unique hero's journey. The game provides side quests to build our skills and gain precious resources. By seeking mentors and allies, we prepare to confront the boss - that major challenge we must overcome to complete the level and continue advancing.

Early levels introduce basic abilities, like crawling and walking as a toddler. The bosses here may be monumental accomplishments like uttering first words or taking initial steps. Completing such milestones unlocks new zones to explore and greater potential abilities.

As we gain points through learning and practice, we level up to take on greater quests. The bosses get tougher too - standing up to bullies, acing exams, getting into college. But our team is stronger too, with supportive friends joining the adventure.

In the adult levels, the challenges become multi-dimensional. Quests are no longer linear, but open-world. Side missions abound like building career skills, finding romance and managing finances. Epic boss battles loom like building a business, getting married, raising children.

Yet with each completed level, our powers expand. We gain access to more resources and abilities to overcome ever more complex challenges. Setbacks still occur, but we learn from mistakes.

The game constantly balances the level of difficulty to remain engaging. If missions become too easy, we lose interest. If we grind too hard, we burn out. The sweet spot is having a clear path that takes effort yet rewards perseverance.

As characters progress into senior levels, priorities shift from conquest to mentorship. You coach new warriors and share hard-earned wisdom. Fulfillment comes from guiding others to hidden treasure you once struggled to find alone.

While the final boss remains mysterious, the journey itself becomes the purpose. Each skill acquired, ally welcomed, and challenge conquered transforms us. What matters is continuing to gain experiences points, strength and memories until the last level concludes.

Life is the greatest adventure imaginable - no replay required. The game master gives us endless chances for growth via unexpected twists, enemies, achievements and treasures. Keep gaining experience and leveling up!

  1. The ‘Practice and Performance’ Mindset

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