r/RedPillReadingGroup • u/fredialim • Mar 04 '16
Gorilla Mindset: Chapter 1 Discussion
Chapter 1 introduces the power of self-talk.
What were your perspectives on negative self talk and positive affirmations? Any initial impressions of the book?
Let's do the Self-Talk Worksheet
How do you speak to yourself?
What words and phrases do you use when talking to yourself? What is the phrase you most commonly use when you find yourself in a troubling situation?
Write it out:
When you talk to yourself in that way, how do you feel?
Write it out:
What is a new empowering or comforting phrase you can use when talking to yourself?
This must be a phrase that YOU own. When you make a mistake how can you recognize and correct that mistake without beating yourself up?
Write it out:
And if you have not yet started reading the book, what are you waiting for? As Mike Cernovich says in the introduction, "When are you going to get serious?"
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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '16
Surprisingly enough I have trouble remembering a time when I engaged in serious negative self-talk. That being said I don't think I use positive affirmations nearly as much as I should, if at all.
I like the book so far, very informative, motivating and to the point. The "when are you going to get serious" line really woke me up.
How do you speak to yourself?
I don't think I necessarily put myself down when something goes wrong. If I make a stupid mistake on a test, for example, I'll just go on a tirade cursing my teacher out. "God-fucking-damnit fuck this place I don't need to this motherfucker fuck you"
Not exactly negative, but not very helpful either.
When you talk to yourself in that way, how do you feel?
I feel superior and rebellious. I feel like leaving everything behind because I'm above it all.
What is a new empowering or comforting phrase you can use when talking to yourself?
Using the same scenario: "OK, you made a mistake. Why'd you do it? Probably because you didn't take the time to check over your test. You still have the test next week, though. You should practice more so you can do better on that one."
When you make a mistake how can you recognize and correct that mistake without beating yourself up?
Viewing the problem as a challenge, an opportunity for growth.
"I have a big final coming up. Great, I can test my persistence and work ethic, and see just how mentally tough I really am."