Being positive vs negative all the time

[Rockport]

Being positive isn’t about pretending the Cowboys have been successful — it’s about protecting your sanity, your enjoyment, and your identity as a fan. Negativity feels “realistic,” but long‑term it drains you, narrows your perspective, and makes the whole experience miserable.

Being negative about the Cowboys doesn’t change the record, the roster, or Jerry’s decisions.
It just changes you — your mood, your enjoyment, your energy.

Positivity is the only mindset that gives you a return on investment:

• You enjoy the wins more
• You survive the losses easier
• You stay connected to the team without burning out

The always negative type think:
“If I expect failure, I can’t be disappointed.”

But here’s the truth:
They’re still disappointed — they just ruin the season in advance and they become bitter.

Positive fans get:

• Hope during the season
• Excitement during wins
• A buffer during losses

Negativity is just pre‑pain.

So that’s why I always preach, stay positive and go Cowboys.

 

[coult44]

AI is great

 

[shabazz]

AI is great

My favorite AI is watching ferocious animals slobber wet kisses all over their "previous owners"

Nothing like a Kodiak Bear playing hopscotch with its human friend

 

[Rockport]

AI is great

Unable to address the message aren’t you. You know it pertains to you.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

AI is great

The endless bullet points are such a giveaway.

 

[shabazz]

Seriously though, I am more enthusiastic about this season than the last few.

And for me all it took was using trades to aquire blue chip players......like most of the 31 other teams do via FA and trades

 

[big dog cowboy]

I just default to what this man says.

 

[shabazz]

I just default to what this man says.

Ah....another Freudian Slip

 

[Praxit]

.....Amen Brother. I'll be at camp in two weeks rooting for these guys. .

 

[aikemirv]

I used to be positive - indifference is better than being negative - I hate complainers so indifference works!

 

[shabazz]

I used to be positive - indifference is better than being negative - I hate complainers so indifference works!

Unfortunately indifference is labeled as negativity here.....no room for middle ground or critical thinking.

Ironically thats where the majority really lives.

 

[TexasHillbilly]

go my Dallas Cowboys, go. I stand behind them and Rockport 100%.

 

[shabazz]

.....Amen Brother. I'll be at camp in two weeks rooting for these guys. .

Have a great time!

 

[shabazz]

go my Dallas Cowboys, go. I stand behind them and Rockport 100%.

Any reason you're hesitant to stand in front of Rocky?

 

[Vtwin]

What a bunch of horse crap. Rocky, it's sports. Actually it's become more like reality TV. It's entertainment. It quite literally means nothing in the big picture.

I agree completely that generally a positive attitude is beneficial in the areas of life that matter. Within reason of course. Delusion is positivity's first cousin. But again, this ain't real life. It's a distraction. It's fluff. It could be seen as a sacrificial anode. An activity that can be used to be brutally honest and critical without consequences. People beotching about their favorite teams has been happening in barbershops and bars and diners since the beginning of time.

I would say that fans like you and others who go on and on incessantly about the attitudes of other fans should take a hard look at yourselves. Ask yourself why you need others to see things the same way you do in order for you to enjoy the experience. You are literally letting others control your experience which you endlessly exacerbate by taking a negative attitude towards them and lashing out in a negative manner.

If I were leading a group on a ride around the mountains and you were the new guy I would make it a point to tell you to never be afraid to ride your own ride. To don't feel you have to keep up if it takes you outside your comfort zone. To stay within yourself and know that I(we) WILL be waiting for you at the next turn because we're all in this together.

The same advice applies here. Ride your own ride, Rocky. I promise you we're all going to end up in the same place at the end. I promise.

Cowboys on three...
One, Two, Three, COWBOYS!!!

 

[Jipper]

i have found as i get older (44 now), the less i get mad if they lose, and the more i enjoy when the win.

It is becoming easier to let it go vs when i was in my 20s / 30s....that being the case i feel the highs are still high, but the lows have a higher floor.

All that being said, i think there is also a 3rd element which is apathy - i just dont care once they reach a certain point of poor performance.

 

[Brax]

Being positive isn’t about pretending the Cowboys have been successful — it’s about protecting your sanity, your enjoyment, and your identity as a fan. Negativity feels “realistic,” but long‑term it drains you, narrows your perspective, and makes the whole experience miserable.

Being negative about the Cowboys doesn’t change the record, the roster, or Jerry’s decisions.
It just changes you — your mood, your enjoyment, your energy.

Positivity is the only mindset that gives you a return on investment:

• You enjoy the wins more
• You survive the losses easier
• You stay connected to the team without burning out

The always negative type think:
“If I expect failure, I can’t be disappointed.”

But here’s the truth:
They’re still disappointed — they just ruin the season in advance and they become bitter.

Positive fans get:

• Hope during the season
• Excitement during wins
• A buffer during losses

Negativity is just pre‑pain.

So that’s why I always preach, stay positive and go Cowboys.

This is rich, really rich.

 

[Tabascocat]

I find myself being both. Start out positive then turning negative about midway through the season!

 

[diamonddelts]

The Cowboys are not winning anything of significance as long as Jerry draws breath as GM. The rest is just the same old ish from the same old fans at the beginning of each season.

 

[Vtwin]

Any reason you're hesitant to stand in front of Rocky?

The more you think about it the tougher that choice becomes.