ITL160: How to Stay Positive Consistently (Even When You Don't Feel Like It)

On this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on staying positive day in and day out.   We’ve talked about this a lot but I really believe that our thinking is the foundation of everything that we become. It’s what we accomplish. It’s who we are. It’s the family we raise. It’s the society in which we live.   Frankly, I’m not always positive. It’s something that I want to be, but I don’t want to be an idiot. I want to be positive because I’ve figured out the version of the truth that I want to live my life with. What I mean by “version of the truth” is that sometimes, people are able to look at the same thing and get two totally conclusions, but in a way both of them are true.   A huge thing for me is to have a long view of time. A long view of time will generally yield a more positive way of looking at things that is more hopeful, more peaceful for you and your family, and absolutely true. When you have a long view of time, you can see the truth easier.   If you feel people are looking to you for everything, I would imagine it’s because you’ve been successful in the past at providing perspective about a situation that was true. Jones always told me that if a perspective is well thought out and true, it is life changing. In crazy moments, you have to go back to the truth.   There are huge benefits to issues, problems, and failures. You are building a story. A story will tell you the truth about what happened. What happened will yield a historical record. A historical record produces a longer view of time. And a longer view of time will reveal how you really need to handle something.   Questions for Listeners Do you have a question? Call in and your question might be featured on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews