Zero Dean's Blog, page 28
June 2, 2019
Help stamp out rampant complaining.
The fact that you’ve probably never enjoyed listening to anyone else complain is a pretty solid sign that no one enjoys listening to you do it either.
Help stamp out rampant complaining.
Always focus on solutions and what is within your power to change.
Even just changing your message from, “This is a problem!” to “This is a problem and I want to fix it.” changes your tone, implies there is a real purpose for your message and invites a discussion for solutions.
Relate...
June 1, 2019
Balance of thought
Never give the dissenting voice in your head the power to make important decisions when it isn’t counterbalanced by the rational part of your brain.
Originally Published on: Jun 21, 2016 @ 12:38
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May 31, 2019
Light your own fire
When one’s motivation is dependent on external sources, the moment those sources are absent is the moment one’s motivation begins to fade. This is because motivation is a state of mind.
And if a particular state of one’s mind is dependent on the availability of things it doesn’t always have control over, it can be difficult to attain the state of mind associated with those things when they’re unavailable.
This is why it’s important to learn how to develop the mental discipline necessary to b...
May 30, 2019
Haters
“Inner Peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.”
While confronting the people who harbor ill will against you can sometimes result in a peaceful resolution, it often doesn’t.
So rather than confront one’s haters, it may often be best to let people be wrong or mistaken about you than waste your time trying to convince them of something they are likely to refuse to believe anyway.
“Be selective in your battl...
May 29, 2019
Motivate yourself
When you want what you want badly enough, not only will no one be able to motivate you more than you can motivate yourself, no amount of rejection, no amount of criticism, and no one other than you will be able to deter you from what you want to achieve.
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May 28, 2019
Saying what needs to be said
It’s good to have a gentle soul. It’s good to care. It’s good to empathize.
But there’s a reason why coaches don’t always speak at the same volume with the same tone of voice.
Having the greatest positive impact and having the greatest number of friends are often at odds with each other.
Often, what people think they want and what they actually need are not one and the same.
Sometimes the words people need to hear in order to make the greatest positive differenc...
May 27, 2019
The little lies we tell
If you have a problem with “Tell the truth, even if it hurts”, then know that what you’re essentially saying is that it’s okay for people to lie to you, as long as the lie appeals to your ego and sense of worth.
If you want to build a relationship based on false beliefs and miscommunication, then lying to a person because it makes them feel better — or makes you feel better about yourself — is an excellent way to accomplish this.
Not only is this not an open or honest way to communicate, it...
May 26, 2019
Whenever life presents you with a challenge
Whenever life presents you with a challenge, remind yourself,” There is a lesson in this.” and realize that it will likely not become evident until after the experience has passed. Because most of life’s lessons are not labeled as lessons until one has learned what they have to teach.
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The fire you light within yourself
Along the way to achieving whatever it is you desire, make sure your mindset is conducive to creating positive thought processes that reinforce your efforts.
Because until one changes the way they think, they will continue to follow familiar patterns in life. An example of this is when people start new endeavors with enthusiasm (or make New Year’s resolutions), but then fail to find the motivation necessary to follow through after obstacles arise.
The fire you light within yourself mus...
May 25, 2019
Strive to be missed
If you consistently add value when you’re present, people will miss you when you’re not.
Strive to be missed.
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