Cease negative mental chattering. - If you think a thing is impossible, you'll make it impossible. Pessimism blunts the tools you need to succeed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Negative mental chatter and pessimism block success by convincing you tasks are impossible.
- In plain terms
- Stop negative thoughts that make things seem impossible.
- What can you take from it?
- Clear mental chatter to succeed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits do you impose on yourself?
- How do you handle doubt?
Another view
Some worry is useful for planning against risks.
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Choose the positive. - You have choice - you are master of your attitude - choose the POSITIVE, the CONSTRUCTIVE. Optimism is a faith that leads to success.
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