Poker and Belief: A Winning Combination

More than any other time in history we are becoming keenly aware of how powerful our beliefs really are. 

When it comes right down to it, your beliefs determine almost everything about your life:  the type of person you are, how you interact with others, how much money you earn, the type of work you do - and yes, even your ability to be a great poker player!

In order to be a truly great poker player, you need to have a rock-solid foundation of belief; not only in yourself, but in your capabilities, your level of knowledge, your intuition, and more.  Simply put, you need to believe you are a great poker player if you want to be one.  But how do you believe such a thing when it's not yet true?  Through consistent repetition!

Before you begin working on new beliefs, however, it's a good idea to first get an idea of where your existing beliefs are right now.  How can you tell when you are laboring under limiting beliefs?  By the way they make you feel!

Here's a simple experiment to guage your beliefs:

Start by writing down a few statements that you want to be true.  For example:

"I am a great poker player."

"I believe I could be a pro if I applied myself."

"I learn new techniques and strategies quickly and easily."

"I have confidence in myself and my game."

Once you have your statements written, read each one slowly and then pause to consider how you feel about it.  Does it ring "true" for you?  Or do you feel sensations of guilt, shame, doubt, or fear when you read it?  You'll be able to tell instantly if you don't REALLY believe, because the statements simply won't resonate with you.  They'll feel like big, fat LIES.

This awareness is a good thing!  Once you know what your limiting beliefs are, it's a piece of cake to turn them around.

For every statement that felt like a lie to you, now you're going to write a statement that will enhance your belief in it.  For example:

"I know I have the potential to be a great poker player."

"All pros become great through practice and determination - and I can do the same."

"I am willing to learn and grow a little bit each day."

"I am strengthening my belief in myself, which will build my confidence bigger and bigger."

Do you see what we did with these new statements?  We re-worded them in a way that makes them more BELIEVABLE to your subconscious mind.  Repeating a phrase that feels like a lie over and over again will do little to change your core beliefs.  On the other hand, if you re-word it slightly so that it feels a bit more believable, you will gradually be able to change your mind about it.

Write these new, empowering beliefs on a card and carry them with you.  Repeat them over and over again throughout the day.  Say them when you wake up in the morning and right before you go to sleep at night.  As time goes on, you will begin to believe them.

Remember, a belief is nothing more than a thought that has been consistently reinforced over the years.  Turning your existing beliefs into something more positive and empowering is very simple if you're persistent - and it won't take years to see results, either!  Just keep at it and in no time at all you'll find yourself feeling stronger and more confident.

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