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EPISODE · May 14, 2025 · 15 MIN

Where Are You 'Playing Not to Lose'?

from Living Lucky® Podcast with Jason and Jana Banana · host Jana and Jason Shelfer

Stop Playing Not to Lose: Shift Your Perception & Unleash Your Inner Legend (Living Lucky® Podcast)Ever feel like you're holding back, focusing more on avoiding mistakes than seizing opportunities? Join Jason and Jana Banana for an insightful exploration into how our perception often traps us in a "playing not to lose" mentality, even when we're already winning.Discover Jason's eye-opening realization about fixating on stock trading losses while overlooking consistent gains, and Jana's tendency to dwell on rare speaking missteps despite numerous successes. Through relatable stories and powerful analogies—like the baseball player who doesn't run that extra base and the narrow view through a fence—we illuminate this common cognitive bias that limits our potential in investments, relationships, and careers.Learn the profound wisdom of Wayne Dyer: "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change," and see how Jana's puzzle-solving experiences beautifully illustrate this principle. Most importantly, we challenge you to identify areas where you've become too cautious after achieving success, protecting your gains instead of continuing with the bold approach that got you there. It's time to remember: "Legends don't play safe—legends play because they love the game." Tune in and rediscover the joy of playing to win!Nuggets:The Perception Trap: Why We Focus on Losses More Than Wins.Playing Not to Lose vs. Playing to Win: Understanding the Difference.Widening Your Vision: Seeing Opportunities Beyond the Immediate Challenge.The Power of Reframing: How Changing Your Focus Changes Everything.Unleashing Your Inner Legend: Embracing Boldness Over Caution.The Joy of the Game: Rediscovering Your Passion and Drive.Shifting Your Questions: Focusing on What You Have and What's Possible.Why do I focus on my failures more than my successes? How to shift from a "not to lose" to a "play to win" mindset. How to overcome the fear of losing what I've gained. How to play bolder and take more opportunities. What does it mean to "play like a legend"?  How to change my focus from what's missing to what's possible. Why do I remember failures more than successes? What is the 'playing not to lose' mentality? How can I change my perception? How to overcome fear of failure after success? How can I be bolder in my life? What does Wayne Dyer say about changing your perspective? How to focus on opportunities instead of risks?TEXT US DIRECTLYSupport the showFor mind-blowing inspirational content that we implement ourselves, join us by subscribing and connecting to our private community. Thanks for joining us.CONNECT with us in our PRIVATE COMMUNITY*** The Living Lucky Community is experiencing what it feels like to create a life of inspiration where dreams come true. Check it out HERE *** or at https://www.startlivinglucky.com/sendusyourdreams!!! SEND US A MESSAGE:  Are you ready to unlock your path to a more inspired life where you're Living Lucky®? Email me directly and let's chart your course toward realizing your dreams and creating a life that fills you with daily inspiration.   Email Jason Shelfer HEREThe 4 pillars of Living Lucky Believe in yourselfBelieve in the people around youBelieve in your circumstances and Believe that God is working through you, for you, and always conspiring in your favor.  *Previously Recorded 

Stop Playing Not to Lose: Shift Your Perception & Unleash Your Inner Legend (Living Lucky® Podcast) Ever feel like you're holding back, focusing more on avoiding mistakes than seizing opportunities? Join Jason and Jana Banana for an insightful exploration into how our perception often traps us in a "playing not to lose" mentality, even when we're already winning. Discover Jason's eye-opening realization about fixating on stock trading losses while overlooking consistent gains, and Jana's ...

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