Category: Positive Thinking/Visualization

Hand drawing concept about the disappointment when reality doesn't meet expectations.

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The Upside of the Downside

Disappointment is basically your emotional response to a ‘prediction error’: Reality did not match your expectations and the bigger the gap, the

A hand holds a four-leaf clover up to the setting sun, with the sunlight shining through its center against a blurred backdrop of trees and a reflective pond.

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Harnessing the Four Horses of Luck

The more we understand the nuances of luck, the better we can utilize what comes our way. Back in 1978, Dr. James

Hands in the shape of a picture frame against the sunset

So Much is in the Frame

We create our life by the interpretations we assign to the events of our lives. Far, far more than we realize, this

A note that says "Hope for the best... Plan for the worst" pinned to a corkboard with a red push pin

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You’re Only as Good as Your Worst Day

Okay, the above is a half-truth; catchy but imprecise. First off, it’s probably true in ‘high-stakes, irreversible (one-way door) situations’ where failure

A dalmatian dog with a tennis ball in its mouth in front of an outdoor background

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Finding Your Tennis Ball

If happiness/success is finding a goal or path that one follows with the unrestrained joy of a dog chasing a tennis ball,

A smiling woman with curly hair hugs a large red heart against a bright yellow background, eyes closed in a joyful, affectionate pose.

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Be Careful What You Keep Close to Your Heart

If you choose to hold a grudge or a grievance or latch onto any form of resentment, spite, anger, envy, jealousy, or

A yellow background with several different smiling face emojis

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My Resting face is a Smiling Face

Your resting face (aka neutral face or default face) is simply the natural, relaxed expression your face settles into when you’re not

Hand drawing Preparation Luck Opportunity diagram concept with marker on transparent wipe board. Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.

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Swimming in a Sea of Serendipity

It has been said that luck lies in the intersection of preparation (hard, smart work) and opportunity (Seneca, 4 BC-65 AD). While

A hand holding up a sticky note that says "every failure is a step to success" against a blurred colorful background

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Are You Willing to Invest in Loss?

Transparency and Ownership are keys to any organization learning and thriving. In spite of any and all efforts to develop a culture

A woman is seated at a desk in front of an open laptop. She has her eyes closed and her hands raised slightly to either side, palms up, as if pausing, centering herself, or tuning out distractions. Two men in business attire stand on either side of her. Both appear to be talking or gesturing toward her—one holding papers and gesturing with his hand, the other leaning in slightly while also holding documents.

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How is Your Pocket Presence?

In football, pocket presence refers to a quarterback’s ability to maintain composure while standing in the pocket created by the offensive front

A yellow sign that says "Opportunity ahead" with a bright blue sky with sun and white clouds in the background

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The Phrase That Energizes and Empowers!

So often one hears “I have to…” as in “I have to deal with this situation before it blows up…” or “I