Pessimist vs optimist?

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  1. whopperdong

    whopperdong "sorry dan, im the man" Full Member

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    This was on hack last week and it was interesting to note the pros and cons of both natures. Which do u guys think make better boxers?
     
  2. Sox

    Sox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    All other things being equal, you'd have to imagine an optimist has an advantage at pretty much everything.
     
  3. PorkChopExpress

    PorkChopExpress Champion of the Universe Full Member

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    One could argue optimism undid Khan last weekend though - "yeah, I can trade with this guy" *bang*
     
  4. Sox

    Sox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Or that he was just beaten by a better fighter.
     
  5. swingin

    swingin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    word!

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9Q1iAVcp5I&feature=related[/ame]
     
  6. stiflers mum

    stiflers mum Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    True.:lol:
     
  7. The Spider

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    Misguided confidence is certainly not a desirable attribute.
     
  8. zoley

    zoley Active Member Full Member

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    The greatest enemy of any athlete in any sport you want to name is
    SELF DOUBT.
    99% of the time if you dont think you can win....... you wont.
    A boxing ring is a very dangerous place to have self doubt.
     
  9. The Spider

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    I agree. But misguided confidence can have you doing things you shouldn't be and lead to you getting KOed.
     
  10. Sox

    Sox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pessimist - I know I'm going to lose.
    Self doubt - I think I can win, but I'm probably going to lose.
    Optimist - I believe I have the ability to win.
    Misguided confidence - Nothing can stop me, I can annihilate everyone, I am the Hulk.
     
  11. whopperdong

    whopperdong "sorry dan, im the man" Full Member

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    This radio show I was listening to said that ppl with self doubt tend to analyze more and take less risk.
     
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    boxoncottonon Boxing Addict banned

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    The radio show I listened to today advertised for hardcore meth heads in Melbourne to undertake driving tests whilst under the infuence and to everybodies amazement, failed miserably on all counts leading to the conclusion that meth heads behind the wheel are more likely to undertake risks while in charge of a vehicle and cause accidents.
     
  13. Sox

    Sox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The radio show I listened to today played some nice music, said the world was going to end (again), and that the sun will be shining until 2pm, moving to light showers.