Have you heard of Norman Vincent Peale’s book The Power of Positive Thinking?
The title alone suggests that when we expect positive outcomes, our attitudes, actions, and beliefs align accordingly. The opposite is also true—if we anticipate failure, misery, or troubles, we’re more likely to experience outcomes that match that type of thinking.
I’m not saying that you shouldn’t account for potential problems, as that can be prudent, but it’s important to examine your overall mindset. A positive mental outlook is more likely to propel you toward favorable outcomes. If you hold beliefs that reflect a negative state of mind, the likely result will not be a happy one.
Too many of us suffer from limiting beliefs that keep us stuck in the muck and mire. A limiting belief is one that we carry and believe that tells us all the things we cannot do, that we are insufficient or lacking.
Trust me, those beliefs are crap. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not talking about things like a belief that you can play center field for the Yankees. I’m talking common things I’ve heard from men, like:
I have no purpose beyond work.
I am unable to learn new things.
I can’t make new friends.
Only my job gives me meaning.
Limiting beliefs keep you stuck; an expansive positive mindset unleashes unknown possibilities. Which road do you wish to travel?
