Something that works it's way into your head and creates a false sense of security. Spending time worrying about things that could potentially keep you from reaching your goals.
Mike McCarthy, Head coach of the Green Bay Packers seemingly coined this phrase on 12/30/2010 when asked if his team would have a tendency to let down if the Bears decided to rest their players in the season finale vs. the Packers. He answered the question with ... "That's a "polluted mindset".
When you worry about whether the Chicago Bears will rest their starters in the season finale you run the risk of creating a "polluted mindset" among your team.
When you let a lot of outside influences enter your way of thinking it can create a "polluted mindset". Our football team is very excited to play. It's important for us to clearly stay focused on winning and playing the best that we possibly can for the whole game. It's as simple as that."
Adj. An Irish slang term. Being in a temporary state in which one's physical and mental faculties are excessively impaired by vast amounts of alcoholic drink; intoxicated.
Joe: That mixer last night was live!
Dan: I only remember walking in. After that everthing is blank.
Joe: You just have to learn to take it all in stride, man. You might have fun, but won't remember if you keep on going out half polluted! Douche!
The triangle shaped zone which includes refinery cities such as Martinez, Vallejo, Richmond. The refineries aren’t the only thing polluted as the cities are filled with criminals, drugs, trash and social toxicity. Called the Po Tri for short.