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Optimism, Pessimism and Creating the Life You Want

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Optimism and pessimismIt’s okay to be pessimistic, especially if months or years of optimism don’t work. In this episode, we go over the underlying strategies or “programs” you have deep down that motivate you to move toward things you want and away from things you don’t want.

Wait, did I say it’s okay to be pessimistic? Yup. When what you’re doing doesn’t work, do something else. Better yet, be “realistic” to create the most change in your life.

When you figure out what motivates you in life, you’ll figure out how to create the life you want. [Read more…]

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