NLP At Work : The Difference That Makes the Difference in Business

If, on the other hand, he believed he did not have much
chance of winning or playing well, the scenario would be like
that below.

Limiting beliefs

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Belief

"I have the

potential to win

any match I play"

I exercise and keep

fit because there is

a purpose to this

I can imagine myself

winning the match. I can

see myself smiling and

shaking hands with my

friends at the end of the

match. I'm saying "well

done, I enjoyed that,"

knowing that I won

I feel confident

I prove my belief to

myself

This increases the

chances of winning

and I often do win

I notice when I play a

particularly good shot

I play well

I put my full attention and

energy into the game

Belief

"I don't have

much change of

winning"

I don't bother to

exercise because there

isn't much point

I know what will happen.

My friend will play much

better than me and I can

imagine the outcome. I

will feel dejected and

exhausted

I feel unmotivated

I prove my belief to

myself

I lose the match

I decrease my chances

of winning

I play half-

heartedly

Inotice particularly when I

play a bad shot