Thinking Doesn’t Make It So
Thinking doesn’t make it so. It makes it likely.
If you think you’re a grasshopper, you are. But thinking you’re a lion makes you delusional. Self-belief doesn’t bring fantasies to life, unless it’s negative.
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Stop Telling People to Cheer Up
Happiness all the time is an oppressive fantasy.
Sometimes it’s better to clam up than to say “cheer up.” Sadness has legitimate reasons.
When happiness is your goal, painful emotions feel like failure.
Every leader experiences dark emotions. Listen closely to the wisdom of your dark friend.
6 Toxic Thought-Habits You Must Reject
“Everything is created twice, first in the mind and then in reality.” —Robin Sharma
Leadership begins in the mind. Toxic thought-habits pollute the future. A cynical mind produces toxic results.
Better thinking = better leading.
Here are six toxic thought-habits you must reject along with replacements.
5 Questions That Trigger Positive Thinking
Imagine lying in the mud repeating, “I’m on top of the world.” Positive thinking won’t get you out of the mud. You have to get up. But mindset is crucial to success. Positive… Continue reading
Don’t Release the Beast Between Your Ears: Focus Your Thoughts Instead
When the focus of your thoughts is you, the beast between your ears is choking you out. How many happy self-centered people do you know? Healthy selfishness: Our tendency to be selfish is… Continue reading
How to turn Negative Rumination into Useful Reflection
We all know people who slither down the rabbit hole of bad memories and wriggle out frazzled on the other side. Ruminations shape responses and attitudes. The future reflects the rumination of the… Continue reading