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What does it mean?
What we focus on grows. Choose to focus on goodness to attract more of it.
In plain terms
Focusing on good things brings more good. Our thoughts shape our reality.
What can you take from it?
Focus on good to make it grow.

Where it applies

  • daily thinking
  • decision making
  • mindset work

Putting it to work

  • practice gratitude
  • monitor thoughts
  • focus on solutions

Questions to consider

  • What do you focus on daily?
  • How does your mindset shape reality?

Another view

Positive focus alone may not solve external problems.

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