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“If you think you are the leader but still no one is following you, then it’s just a walk.” –- John Maxwell What do better leaders do consistently, that other leaders don’t? In The Leadership Challenge, James Kouzes and Barry Posner write about the 5 practices and 10 commitments for effective leadership. Their work …
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” — William Shakespeare You are the product of your thoughts, and your environment. You are not simply the products of your environment. You are more than that. You are the product of your thoughts, your expectations, and you choices. While reading Learned …
If you want to lead an optimistic life, learn to argue with yourself. The secret of optimism is not positive thinking. It's non-negative thinking, according to Martin Seligman in the book Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life.
Don't Ruminate. Don't dwell on things that go wrong. According to Martin Seligman, in the book Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life , people who mull over bad events are called ruminators.
When something goes wrong, be careful how you explain it to yourself. According to Martin Seligman in Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life , A pessimist explains it as permanent, personal, and pervasive.
