Always Change a Losing Game: Winning Strategies for Work, Home and Health

By David B. Posen

Book Overview

"Everyone can relate to this book Dr. Posen teaches us, through practical and entertaining stories, how to make our lives better in every way -- and inspires us to take action " --Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

"This book makes change seem fun rather than a chore." --Christine A. Padesky, PhD, co-author of Mind Over Mood, Director, Center for Cognitive Therapy, Newport Beach, CA

Always Change a Losing Game has been published widely and continues to be popular and useful. Whether readers are dealing with compulsive eating, addiction, a growing family, an unhappy relationship or an unsatisfying job, or have a seemingly insurmountable challenge ahead of them, Dr. Posen provides practical guidelines that will help them change their losing habits and become happy.

Now updated for our fast and stressful times, the book is written in everyday language to make it easy and reassuring. The connection to sports is understandable for readers thinking about their health, relationships, problem solving, self-esteem and productivity. Always Change a Losing Game explains how to make changes when important segments of their life -- work, relationships, family -- are not working out. But like all games, there has to be a plan, and it starts by changing the rules and focusing on three key areas. Awareness -- Be aware of the game you already playing. Is it working? What are the common losing games? How do I recognize one? Be aware of mind traps and the power of beliefs. Look at how you behave. Choice -- Change your thinking. Choose your focus. Keep and use your sense of humor. Choose your lifestyle. Take breaks. Pick your behavior. Find a support system. If it's not working, stop doing it. Understand why people don't solve problems. Permission -- Give yourself permission to change. Make it happen.

David Posen uses real-life stories of ordinary people (including himself) and everyday situations to show why change is necessary, beneficial and achievable.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0228101700
• ISBN13: 9780228101703
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Could Change You Into a Winner!

Dr. Posen's tape is one of my favorites. It needs to be listened to over and over. No panaceas, inner-childs, etc., just some home-spun wisdom from a physician turned stress and life management counselor. The key idea in this tape is the "losing game." A losing game is any game where the costs outweigh the benefits. He talks about the various losing games people play. For instance, in lifestyle losing games, he talks about why smoking, overeating, and caffeine consumption are losing games. He tells us to change a losing game we must make trade-offs. A trade-off, for example, is to give up late-night television for a rested body. He gives us simple advice on little things that we sought of all know but don't put into practice.

Excellent, clearly organized and practical "food for action"

This book offers a recipe for success and happiness that differs from the others because it recognizes the reality of the trade-offs we need to make in life and explores how to make the right personal decisions. All of this is offered in a clearly organized package, full of memorable anecdotes and phrases to help the reader retain the author's various points. Memorable, useful and helpful.