Playing above the rim is an attitude about our skills and abilities. We are playing to a level that is far above what the other players are doing. It means we accept and trust ourselves and have a sense of control in our life. We know our strengths and weakness well and have a positive view of ourselves.
- It comes from discipline and training. It is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honourable courses with a sure hope and trust. It thrives on honesty, on honour, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and unselfish performance.
- It means believing in ourselves, feeling comfortable with who we are, and recognising that we have worth. When we feel confident, the way we present ourselves to the world changes. People believe in us. We are more likely to be successful in work, sports, or other activities.
- Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. And there’s nothing more impressive than a great attitude, which we can wear on our sleeve. But we’ll have to remember the difference between being rude and being confident.
- It is very crucial in life as it is one of the determinants of success or failure. It is very important because it influences our life choices. It plays a significant role in one’s motivation in life. Having confidence can help us navigate through life with a positive attitude and outlook.
- Some of the benefits include being able to be ourselves without the fear of being judged, readiness to accept new challenges, not always searching for approval from other people, readiness to learn new things as we accept that we do not know everything and take corrective criticism.
- We play above the rim when we see ourselves mastering skills and achieving goals. This encourages us to believe that, if we learn and work hard in a particular area, we’ll succeed. It’s this type of confidence that leads us to accept difficult challenges and keep going in the face of setbacks.
- The best way to play is not to allow everyone else’s insecurities to be our own. It comes with maturity, being more accepting of ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We are all meant to shine, as children do. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously permit other people to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
Gameness.
Gameness is the quality of having a fighting spirit, courage, or resolution. It is coming up from behind after an early stumble. It is the required enthusiasm or will to do something. It is a declaration of existence.
- It is the most powerful phrase we can say about ourselves and should always be followed by careful consideration. It is the end of the search conducted for a sentence that could not be doubted. It depends on the image we have created inside our head which affects our behaviour.
- It introduces us to a fresh perspective of ourselves and the world, free from trauma and fear. It empowers us to live from a place of deep, embodied understanding, resulting in more harmony, serenity, and security from which to build better lives.
- It is a raging hunger for greater realisations, experiential wisdom, and clear guidance that brings forth real liveable results. Determined to break through the limiting patterns playing out in our life, we beg at the feet of the almighty unknown.
- It is a deep-down knowing of something we know in our heart of hearts. That’s who we are, and its nudges and wisdom are 100% reliable. It always has our best interests at heart. It knows the way through the fog and out into the sunshine.
- It is a voice in each of us that is unburdened by fear and untouched by insecurity, that has an utter calm, that emanates love for oneself and others. It is those hunches that we have in our day-to-day lives, knocking at the door of our attention.
- It’s that still, small voice inside that knows the truth, which sometimes we honour, but all too often, we doubt or ignore, or worse, we push away for the sake of a more convincing truth-like imposter.
- We identify limiting beliefs and learn to dismantle them, activating our greater potential. We solve the problems of conflict and confusion in ourselves and our relationships by making it safe to see and hear ourselves and others again.
Gaining Knowledge.
Knowledge represents our true self, our true mind, and our true relationships in the universe. It also possesses our greater calling in the world and perfect utilisation of our nature, all our inherent abilities and skills, even our limitations, all to be given for good in the world.
- Writing has diverse benefits apart from just being an effective way to gain deep knowledge. It is proven that writing down goals, aspirations, and life experiences makes for a strong mindset, builds a positive thinking attitude by helping manifest intentions and vision. Knowledge becomes more permanent when meticulously penned down. Writing is an art, a skill, and a great knowledge enhancer.
- A curious mind is as fertile as a turtle. It is filled with insightful questions and actively seeks answers. These questions spring from our deep understanding of a phenomenon and questions arise when we hit a brick wall. This brick wall melts down with knowledge inflow, facilitated by asking genius questions. Hence, curiosity is the road to lifelong learning.
- Reading is the most personal and classic way to gain knowledge. Books, articles, blogs, novels, newspapers, guides, etc are all fascinating reading sources. If curiosity is the path to learn forever, then reading is the concrete that paves it.
- To read is to add a droplet into the wide ocean of our knowledge. Time and again, reading is suggested as it comes with the benefit of bringing new ideas and knowledge, building self-confidence and Imaginative thinking.
- Listening to others is the easiest way to gain knowledge about something. All we require is undivided attention. Listen when people speak on worthy and important topics, pick up information, and contemplate.
- There is a lot that can be learned. For example, people who are prolific speakers impart knowledge and teach the skill of public speaking alongside. This practice is best to gain some knowledge every day. Just listen, observe, and assimilate.
- Practice is fundamental to improving our skills. It reinforces our knowledge, to make it everlasting and natural. It is aimed to bring both old and new knowledge to use and repeated practice sessions for improvement. For example, those who know how to skate can use their knowledge/practice of balancing when learning how to cycle or trapeze. This connected learning helps to easily gain knowledge and understanding.
- There is no better source to gain rich knowledge than our failures. Just like victories, failure should also be celebrated. Since they help to bring about a certain finesse to learning. An insight into what “not to do” leads to improvement. Up to our game by taking notes from mistakes and being bold enough to face challenges.
Every moment can become a learning opportunity if we pay close attention. For example, all travelling experiences teach some valuable life skills. Maybe we learn how to erect a tent, gain knowledge of trekking equipment, know how to make a last-minute booking, or read a map, the possibilities to gain knowledge by being taught or through observation are endless. Life experiences are filled with valuable and rich knowledge-filled lessons that come to those who are open to them.
Creativity.
Creativity is our ability to form something new out of what’s presented. We can think differently and provide new angles and perspectives to a solution. This can translate to a new solution that wasn’t there or even the realisation that a problem doesn’t need a solution now or at all.
- It’s a way of looking at situations from a fresh perspective that suggest unorthodox solutions. It can be stimulated both by an unstructured process such as brainstorming and by a structured process such as lateral thinking.
- The ability to connect the dots and see the larger picture, and our ability to look at ideas presented or a scenario and find new alternatives that solve the problem. Best of all this skill isn’t bound to creative people like designers, musicians, or other artists. We all can benefit from thinking this way from time to time.
- When we create, we can engage with the world without judging ourselves. It’s like what we felt when we were a child. Back then we didn’t care what people thought of us.
- To be completely creative and think of something different, we often need to let go of what is safe and certain. Many great ideas in the world didn’t start with the word safe or certain. Let go of our fear and let go of what we know. Push for something new.
- When we start brainstorming with a team where egos are left at the door, everyone is there to support each other’s ideas, and we have a theory of no idea is a bad idea, it’s amazing what can happen. Each day becomes a gift and a beginning to do something new.
- Most times our creative ideas start with a blank sheet of white paper away from our normal environment. When we are stuck, walk away from the computer and draw. It will teach us how to see.
Developing a gratitude practice takes time and patience, but the power of thankfulness can shift our attitude toward our work and make the process more creative, innovative, and fulfilling not just during the holidays, but all year long.
Playing above the rim is not self-centred. We can only fight effectively for others if we already believe in ourselves. When we have a lot of confidence and we feel like nobody can beat us, it’s game over for everyone else.
It can be learned, practised, and mastered just like any other skill. Once we master it, everything in our life will change for the better. We lay a firm foundation with the brick’s others have thrown.