Why the simple act of trying is so difficult for most people

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daily decisions are much more difficult if not connected to the big picture
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looking at the the big picture makes smaller decisions easier

We talk a good talk, right? What we’re gonna do…or shoulda done…and will…the next time we get the chance. Can I just say one word? Whatevah! As adults, we never don’t try nearly as hard as we can and should. Simply because we might fail.

When you cannot make up your mind between two evenly balanced courses of action, choose the bolder. – William Joseph Slim

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Three underrated requirements for a positive attitude

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culture is what people think and do without thinking...so is attitude

Don’t you dislike when people make inaccurate assumptions about your personality? Who are they to judge us, right? They don’t know. How could they? It can be very frustrating for positive people to be labeled as lucky. Here’s an angle to consider.

The three most underrated requirements I need to stay positive, in priority order:

  1. Desire – ya gotta want it…bad
  2. Courage – you gotta “just do it”
  3. Practice – you have to do it over and over and over and…

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Why “attitude is everything” is such a turnoff

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being positive all the time takes desire, courage, and practice

The main reason “attitude is everything” is a turnoff for most people is because the ones saying it make the ones hearing it feel inadequate. I don’t think it’s intentional, but it does happen.

Attitude really is everything. And what I’d like you to know, is I’ve found it to be a developable attribute, like endurance, consistently using manners, and being a safe driver.

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Department of redundancy department

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Pools don't clean themselves and positivity doesn't just appear.

In almost 53 years, the best way that I’ve found (your milage may vary) to maintain a positive outlook is constantly remind myself to never get bored with the redundancy of doing the basics over and over and over and…

You were hoping for something more concrete or easier? Good luck with that.

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The two hesitations in trusting your gut?

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at the end of the day, we need to do something, right?

We are taught to trust our gut, our instincts. And we usually do. But why don’t we do it all the time? I can tell you when I don’t it’s because of two things:

  1. The stakes are really high
  2. I place too much thought on what others will think

The antidote? Do the basics: Dig deep, breath deep, remind yourself of the good intentions, trust your gut and go.

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PS. There’s a catch…. we must decide which is more important: the battle or the war.  It matters not, to win the battle and lose the war.