Physics: Winning the Inner Game
To get higher marks in physics, win the inner game. The
most improtant study skill is getting and maintaining a
winning attitude. Here are 11 tips on how to do that.
1. The inner game is about empowering yourself. It is
about you deciding your fate. No one has power over you
unless you give them permission. Know your needs and
respect them. They are worthy, as are you. You can
respect others and still be assertive about your needs.
2. Take responsibility for where you are, who you are,
and where you are heading. Blaming others, crying "poor
me," playing the victim, or making excuses (particularly
about things that happened in the past), are self
sabotage. These activities are excuses people use to
stay stuck where they are. Circumstances or other people
do not control you, think for you, or decide for you
unless you want them to.
3. If taking a physics class is part of your action plan,
great! Then do it! Every class you attend and every
assignment you complete takes you closer to what you want
to get. Know this and love it! Enjoy the feeling that
comes with doing what you want to get what you want.
4. Remember that Physics 24/7 is one resource
you can rely on.
5. Know what you want. Good goals help you help others
as well as your self. Buy an appointment book. Write your
goals where you see them every day.
6. Know why you want what you want. Your goals enable you
to be, do, or get something. Write down these motives
under your goals so that you remember why you are willing
to do what it takes.
7. Know what you need to get what you want. Write down
all the resources available that you can think of
(including people) that can help you. Include
Physics 24/7 on this list. Write down the
obstacles that will have to be overcome. Talk about
what you are about to do with a significant other whom
you can depend on for support. You are looking for
ideas, and constructive criticism, not permission.
8. Know how you are going to get what you want. Write
out a series of steps that take you to your goal.
9. Know when you are going to get what you want. Break
down your steps into actions you can take and have the
confidence to do. Make each action concrete and
achievable. Write down in your appointment book what
day you are going to do each action. Commit to your
action plan. Decide what you are going to do
today, then do it.
10. Make time to be physically active and be with loved ones.
You will work more efficiently and enjoy life.
"There is one quality that one must possess to win, and
that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one
wants, and a burning desire to possess it."
- Napoleon Hill
11. Learn more:
The Psychology of Winning
The Psychology Of Winning is your opportunity to think, behave and perform as a total winner every day of your life.
The Psychology of Winning

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