In his groundbreaking book, Feeling Good, Dr. David Burns explains that thoughts (or cognitions) create feelings, and negative feelings almost always contain gross distortions. Suppose you’re feeling anxious, for instance. In that case, it’s possible to identify the thought that occurred prior (“I’m going to make a mistake”) as well as the corresponding distortion (fortune-telling) and […]
Words Into Works #042 | Girard’s Law of 250
Joe Girard is regarded by many as the greatest salesperson of all time. A true rags-to-riches tale, Girard talked his way into a job at a Chevrolet dealership where, in 1973, he sold a staggering 1,425 cars, a feat later recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. His record, though challenged by many, remained unbeaten for […]
Words Into Works #040 | The 9 Best Words Into Works of 2020
In March 2020, I launched a weekly newsletter called Words Into Works. I had no idea how readers would react, or whether I could commit to the cadence of publishing once a week, but I took the leap. 20,000 words later, I’m 40 editions in and I haven’t missed a single deadline. (I’ve even found […]
“Work the Problem”: Chris Hadfield on How to Overcome Fear
He was about five hours into his mission when it happened. He was installing Canadarm 2 – the robotic arm that would build the International Space Station (ISS) –when droplets of water began floating around inside his helmet. A spacewalk is incredibly taxing, physically – but especially when your water bag starts leaking inside your […]
Words Into Works #039 | Reattribution
We all experience failure in one form or another. But blaming, while admittedly helpful at times, robs our ability to pinpoint the real problem and learn from our mistakes. Thomas Andrews, the man responsible for building the Titanic, was last seen by many alone, arms folded, racked with guilt moments before the ship floundered on its maiden […]
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