Negativity is a way of explaining. Change the explanation. Change the outcome.
Pessimists explain problems as: Permanent. Personal. Pervasive.
Optimistic leaders explain problems as: Temporary. Specific. Changeable.
“Finding temporary and specific causes for misfortune is a sign of hope.” Martin Seligman
Pessimists can’t lead. Leading is the practice of restless optimism.
Contentment that induces slumber degrades you. Accept your present. Stay hungry to improve.
“Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.” Thomas A. Edison
Passion is optimistic discontent.
Contentment is peaceful, not passive.
“Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.”— Thomas A. Edison
Be content with the present and restless for what’s next.
Restless contentment believes tomorrow can be better. Aspirational contentment honors talent, respects potential, enjoys today, and steps toward the future.
Positive thinking doesn’t cure cancer or prevent wars. Unrealistic optimism might cause wars and increase the likelihood you’ll get cancer.
You do stupid things when you underestimate the possibility of failure.
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The law of the hole states, “When you find yourself in a hole stop digging.”
No is a hole. Yes is a door.
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