“The next best thing to playing and winning, is playing and losing”
I can assure you at the moment I’m leaving a poker room, if I’m leaving with less money then I arrived with, I’m not thinking this quote is entirely accurate. If I’ve lost money at the tables that day, I’m more likely to be disappointed, hurt, irritated, pissed, frustrated, angry, etc. The emotions I’m feeling fall squarely on the side of negative. It is at those times I utilize some of my practices to help me get back into a better, more positive mood.
However, as I’ve often said, “For me, a poker room is like a classroom of life”.
And so if I transcribe this saying to…
“Life, the next best thing to playing and winning, is playing and losing”
I begin to understand it better.
I start to realize life is not about winning or losing, it’s about PLAYING.
And so for today’s practice I would like you to join me in playing something, play a game, play an instrument, play with a friend or better, play at work. I’m not saying to regard your work as frivolous; when I say “play at work” I mean enjoy your work today. Enjoy what you have chosen to do to earn a living just for today.
Today, I’m going to practice playing the game of my life by practicing finding joy in each situation I encounter.
I hope you enjoy today, and thanks for letting me be your wingman.
In Appreciation,
Michael
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