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Tips from shift to a more positive mindset from Entrepreneur Dr. Peter Diamandis:
3 Tips to Transform “Pessimism into Optimism” and Uplevel Your Life, Your Team & Your Business
1. Your Physical Environment: Your surroundings profoundly influence your mood and mindset. From the music you listen to, the brightness of your room, what you hang on your walls—it all matters.
In graduate school, my best friend Todd Hawley hung Murphy's Law on the wall, and I hated that pessimistic dribble, “If anything can go wrong, it will.”
In response I countered with "Peter's Law": "If anything can go wrong, fix it! (To hell with Murphy!)." That simple act was incredibly empowering.
Since then, I've accumulated nearly 30 "Peter's Laws"—principles that guide my life.
Here are a few examples:
“No simply means begin one level higher.”
“The day before something is a breakthrough, it’s a crazy idea.”
"The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself!"
“Do it by the book, but be the author”
“The world’s most precious resource is the persistent and passionate human mind.”
Want the full list? Download a free poster of Peter's Laws here.
2. What You Watch & Read: Ever wondered why the news is so negative? It's designed to grab your attention by triggering your brain's danger detector—the amygdala. I call CNN the "Crisis News Network" for a reason. Do you really need to hear about every murder on the planet reported into your living room in graphic detail, over and over again, putting you in a state of fear and anxiety?
A study found that watching just 3 minutes of negative news increased the likelihood of having an unhappy day at work by 27%!
I don't deny that there are negative things happening in the world, but ask yourself: Does today's TV news deliver a balanced view of what's actually going on? Are you hearing about the incredible breakthroughs, cures, and lives saved every day? Or about technological advancements and innovative companies getting funded?
Be intentional about your media diet. Limit your exposure, and instead seek out sources that focus on progress, innovation, and solutions.
Remember, what you feed your mind is just as important as what you feed your body. By curating your information diet, you're choosing to focus on the information that will help you see and seize opportunities, rather than being paralyzed by fear and negativity.
3. Who You Spend Time With—Your Community: You've heard that you're the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with, right? It's true. Your social circle shapes who you are and who you'll become.
Want a positive mindset? Hang out with positive-minded individuals.
Want to be in better shape? Surround yourself with friends who work out.
Want to be happier? The Framingham Heart Study found that having a close happy friend increases your likelihood of being happy by up to 25%.
3 Tips to Transform “Pessimism into Optimism” and Uplevel Your Life, Your Team & Your Business
1. Your Physical Environment: Your surroundings profoundly influence your mood and mindset. From the music you listen to, the brightness of your room, what you hang on your walls—it all matters.
In graduate school, my best friend Todd Hawley hung Murphy's Law on the wall, and I hated that pessimistic dribble, “If anything can go wrong, it will.”
In response I countered with "Peter's Law": "If anything can go wrong, fix it! (To hell with Murphy!)." That simple act was incredibly empowering.
Since then, I've accumulated nearly 30 "Peter's Laws"—principles that guide my life.
Here are a few examples:
“No simply means begin one level higher.”
“The day before something is a breakthrough, it’s a crazy idea.”
"The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself!"
“Do it by the book, but be the author”
“The world’s most precious resource is the persistent and passionate human mind.”
Want the full list? Download a free poster of Peter's Laws here.
2. What You Watch & Read: Ever wondered why the news is so negative? It's designed to grab your attention by triggering your brain's danger detector—the amygdala. I call CNN the "Crisis News Network" for a reason. Do you really need to hear about every murder on the planet reported into your living room in graphic detail, over and over again, putting you in a state of fear and anxiety?
A study found that watching just 3 minutes of negative news increased the likelihood of having an unhappy day at work by 27%!
I don't deny that there are negative things happening in the world, but ask yourself: Does today's TV news deliver a balanced view of what's actually going on? Are you hearing about the incredible breakthroughs, cures, and lives saved every day? Or about technological advancements and innovative companies getting funded?
Be intentional about your media diet. Limit your exposure, and instead seek out sources that focus on progress, innovation, and solutions.
Remember, what you feed your mind is just as important as what you feed your body. By curating your information diet, you're choosing to focus on the information that will help you see and seize opportunities, rather than being paralyzed by fear and negativity.
3. Who You Spend Time With—Your Community: You've heard that you're the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with, right? It's true. Your social circle shapes who you are and who you'll become.
Want a positive mindset? Hang out with positive-minded individuals.
Want to be in better shape? Surround yourself with friends who work out.
Want to be happier? The Framingham Heart Study found that having a close happy friend increases your likelihood of being happy by up to 25%.