Something blocking the path between you and the happy existence you hope for?

Here’s one simple tip on overcoming negativity and getting what you really want, courtesy of Daniel Pink, a person whom I’ll be writing a lot more about in coming posts:

Change your “Buts” to “Ands.”  When you use the word “but”, you give yourself the OK to give up, to make excuses, and to stop trying.  For example-

• “I’d like to find a better job than the one I have now, BUT the economy isn’t great.”  Pretty negative, with no way out, right? 

Try this instead-

• “I’d like to find a better job than the one I have now, AND the economy isn’t great.” 

The “and” sentence requires you to come up with a solution, rather than basking in your own insecurity and excuses.  See below-

• “I’d like to find a better job than the one I have now, AND the economy isn’t great sooooooo….  I have to do x, y, and z in order to better my chances for success.” 

To find out what X, Y, and Z are, refer to the websites in the post below!  Overcoming roadblocks won’t always be this easy, but it’s worth a shot!  Oops, I mean AND it’s worth a shot! :)