Years ago, I interviewed Pete Carroll, then in his second year as coach of the Seattle Seahawks. I asked him about a specific belief he had, which is that every time he competes, he’s going to win. Whether in checkers, chess, or football, he actually believes he’s going to win every contest he enters. I couldn’t help but to ask, “Coach, what happens when you lose?” Coach leaned back in his couch and threw up his arms. “I’m shocked!” he said. “Every time. I mean, honestly, Don, I never see it coming.” “You’re shocked, every time?” I asked. “Every time. I never expect to lose.”
