 |  | AFA Newsletter November 09, 2010 | | | | | | | • | Attempts To Use AFA Founder, Ron Real's Name Continue | | | | | • | Free AFA Alumni Club Membership Program | | | | | | | • | AFA Member League News Clips | | | | | | The Victim phrase that creates the sense of powerlessness that often accompanies us when in a state of victim-hood. They are words we hear spoken by ourselves and others and they stop progress and positive expansion of any kind dead in its tracks!
What phrase could possibly have that sort of power over us? It is simply the words, "I can't ...."
When we refer to our abilities using these two words we limit ourselves mightily. Such words are often used as an excuse that prohibits us from even trying something new or different.
For example to say, "I can't understand this math problem." When we say the words and believe them we simply go no further. We've decided "it can't be done." Now someone else will have to do it for us.
Of course this sort of "victim game-playing" can be harmless up to a certain point. "I can't reach it, will you get it for me?" spoken by a young woman to the tall, handsome stranger standing beside her can be seen as a light flirtation perhaps. But even this sort of repartee is not a good habit to get into because
we run the risk of believing them.
"I can't do it" then becomes an automatic response to everything! These two words, "I can't" are limiting and disabling when believed.
The more we convince ourselves and others that we can't do something, the more unable to do we become. Our lives become increasingly narrow and constricted in direct proportion to how often we think and speak the words, "I can't ...."
Begin to listen for how often you hear yourself using the words. "I can't." When you observe it, quickly ask yourself "Is it really true that I can't?"
Try replacing the phrase "I can't" with one of the healthier, more accurate phrases below.
"I can!"
"I can, but am choosing not to ...
"I don't want to do it."
"I want you to do it."
"I am willing to learn ... show me."
"I am learning a lot through trial and error."
Notice how expansive and freeing these phrases are, in contrast to the dead-end words, "I can't." Refuse to limit yourself with such victim vocabulary!
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November 01, 2010|By Ed Richards | erichards@dailypress.com |
With the Mason Dixon Football League championship on the line, the Virginia Crusaders played like champions. Their defense shut down the power-running game of the defending-champion Arbutus (Md.) Big Red, and after a slow start, the offense proved virtually unstoppable as the Crusaders cruised to an impressive 38-6 victory Saturday night at Bailey Field.
http://articles.dailypress.com/2010-11-01/sports/dp-spt-community-notes-1102-20101101_1_wilmington-tigers-virginia-crusaders-mason-dixon-football-league
Red & Black comes up empty
By MATT MCCLUSKY
TIMES SPORTSWRITER
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2010
CARTHAGE — The Watertown Red and Black, a team that routinely scored off of opponent's turnovers throughout the Empire Football League season, forced two turnovers in the first quarter of its Harvest Classic semifinal game Saturday night.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20101107/SPORTS01/311079928/-1/sports
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They don't play for money or to the roar of big crowds.
But for a growing number of military gridiron gladiators, the rise of semi-pro football is offering a second chance to play the game they love.
And maybe, just maybe, some will have a shot at real glory.
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http://www.semiprofootball.org/minor/2010stand/scorest.htm | |  | | | Unfortunately, despite previous communications from the Family of the late Ron Real stating their position, the distraction of organizations/individuals attempting to use the name of Ron Real for a trophy/championship game continues. This is not only sickening and but also extremely disrespectful! NO means NO !
After just celebrating our 30th Anniversary, the many achievements of our founder Ron Real and 600 plus Hall of Fame members, and the positive image at our level that we continue to promote, the seriousness of this issue has become more paramount. We will continue to distance ourselves from organizations that characterize themselves as associates of the American Football Association………American Football News Today, the Ron Real Trophy, the Minor Pro Hall of Fame, Minor League Football News Hall of Fame, etc.
The AFA Board of Directors and family of the late Ron Real once again state that these groups/initiatives are unauthorized and have nothing to do with the AFA, the AFA Semi-pro Football Hall of Fame or the AFA's American Football News™ created by the late Ron Real, founder of the AFA.
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