Three Ways to Subdue Your Ego for Good

This three-letter word can be hard to quell.

I have never liked coffee, so I drink a lot of tea: green, oolong, jasmine, herbal, matcha, and many others for their delicate flavors and a good jolt of caffeine. I love steeping myself in the tea that I sip slowly. I also enjoy reading the little tea tags with their wise and philosophical messages.

The repetition of the word ‘lost’ in the above quote brings me to the first strategy to subdue our egos:

I’m pretty sure there aren’t many people who accept losing with equanimity, because winning is an instant mood lifter, whereas losing dampens our spirits. As a result, it’s much easier to make excuses when losing in sports and life than accepting our mistakes and shortcomings.

As Bach pointed out, losing is about being curious about the loss. When we seek to objectively understand how and why we lost, we turn into winners after having gained new insight, information, and knowledge that enrich and humble our souls.

Thus, a “rich loser” is someone who embraces life’s uncertainties and who can better comprehend their loss, which can ultimately lead to big wins and breakthroughs.

Moreover, becoming what I call a “rich loser” is about these three practices that I have devised for myself:

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