Napoleon Hill said that. A year has almost passed since I walked into the emergency room and was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. I was so numb, that it was months before what that meant sunk in. Even now, while the diagnosis makes sense, I am still learning coping skills and tools to live a balanced life with depression. Recently, I have begun to look at where … [Read more...] about “Focus on the Possibilities for Success, Not on the Potential for Failure.”
Archives for March 2020
Three Lucky things that have happened to me
It’s so easy to think about everything that has gone wrong. The chances you never took, the job opportunities you passed up, the stocks you didn’t buy, or even some of the ones you did buy. All of this can take a toll on anyone’s positive nature. Reflecting on choices made can help you learn from them. Obsessing about the past has real consequences. And these manifest … [Read more...] about Three Lucky things that have happened to me
A new month, a new outlook – Parts 1 and 2
It could be the start of something new. It could also be the continuation of the same old thing. What really matters, is how I think about it. How do I frame the things I can control? If I am focused and thoughtful, I can make this a great month. That’s not to say that bad, or sad, or unpleasant things will not happen. What it means is that I will take control over … [Read more...] about A new month, a new outlook – Parts 1 and 2