The Obstacles-Oriented Mindset
Remember how I almost crawled back under the sheets when I saw the snow?
The problem wasn’t the snow — it was my reaction to it. And to solve that, I had to build an obstacles-oriented mindset.
- Reframe the Obstacle: Think of obstacles as opportunities. Instead of thinking you can’t do something, think about the benefits you will get from it.
- Ask Better Questions: Don’t ask yourself why bad things always happen to you. Ask yourself how you can still make your goal work.
The next time you face a barrier, pause and ask yourself: If I were excited by this challenge, how would I respond differently?
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