The real work

There’s more to the story

Mindset affects how you see and respond to events in your life, but there is more to the story.

Mindset moves beyond taking a “just think positive” attitude.   You must check whether the story you are telling yourself is accurate and helpful, particularly when it isn’t.

Positivity isn’t a lever you pull to bring results your way. It doesn’t override math, timing, what other people do, and sometimes plain bad luck.  It doesn’t override staying upbeat while repeatedly doing the same thing. 

A positive mindset is a catalyst for change, but it has to be grounded in truth.  Something has to change for things to change, and maybe that something isn’t automatically you. Figure out what needs to shift.  That’s the real work.