Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 14:58 — 13.7MB) | Embed
Counteract The Lingering Suckage
Perhaps it is time for you and a partner or closest friend to sit down after a bruising experience or year for that matter and start writing out 30-50 positive brags that I am proud of in my life this past year.
Scripture declares that as a man thinks in his heart, so he is (Proverbs 23:7). There is something to be said about the power of your thoughts. Napoleon Hill’s classic book, “Think and Grow Rich,” is not a book about thinking your way into wealth so much as it is about handling adversity through your thoughts. Here is a question to ponder; Why do the inventors of digital technology deny or severely limit their children’s usage of it?
What is it they know that we do not know? One of the things that we are now learning about the use of digital technology is the false sense of reality that is being created. This lends itself to narcissism! Neuroscience has now shown us that we can literally rewire our brains by the constant use of new stimuli. This can be positive in that we can overcome disadvantages. It is negative when we live out of a false perception of life by perpetuating false narratives.
Perhaps scriptures is our best resource and guidance. Philippians 4:8 states from an imprisoned author, “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.”
When you take the time to write out your 30-50 brags, you will see that in the midst of difficulty you grew and became better. This gives the notion that perhaps all of life is not as bad as it appears. This exercise combats the suckage of negativity that blasts us daily.
In a digital world, there is something to be said about the art of writing and reflecting. Our best insights do not occur at the speed of life. Rather they occur in silence and solitude. We have seriously lost our ability for critical reflection. Speed is not better, it is just faster. Business is the enemy of effectiveness. Write out the positives, stop the negative drain.
LINKS
Shepherds Advantage Leadership Podcast is now on iTunes – SUBSCRIBE
Shepherds Advantage Leadership Podcast is now on Stitcher – SUBSCRIBE
FREE GIFT – “The Art of Balancing Candor With Care” – Click on the icon at the bottom of the page
Executive Coaching Service– Private message me for details on this customizable service
Music: “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz
Please note: I reserve the right to delete comments that are offensive or off-topic.