The way you think about a situation can make a big difference in how the situation turns out, often positively.
Tag: positive expectancy
“You Gotta Believe”
It is going to be very hard to achieve a goal if you do not really believe that you have any chance of attaining it.
Why Hope Is So Important
Hope is a spiritual foundation for success in any area of life.
The Value of Achievement
The value of achievement is not simply derived from an external outcome, but lies in the subjective meaningfulness of the activities that pursue and achieve the outcome.
Nothing Comes for Free
If you want to accomplish something, be prepared to pay some price, though it usually will be in some form other than money.
Choosing the Right Frame
What kind of framer are you? The answer can be consequential for your success or lack of success in life.
Where Does Your Happiness Come From?
What does your happiness depend on?
Do You Take Your Hopes Seriously?
Have hopes, and take them seriously. Don’t treat them just as distant images.
Be Confident, But Don’t Be Foolish
You need to have confidence, but at times you will need also to be prudent.
Hope and Self-deception
No one likes to be deceived, especially by ourselves.