This Is How We Do It: A Pep Talk

by Kevin Hart

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. —Maya Angelou

Positive mindset is so key because when you have it, it makes you completely free.

That’s one of the biggest messages I’ve got for you: Negativity (when it’s not processed) is completely unproductive. It does nothing for you. It gets you nowhere. It brings you and other people down. I really want you to see that.

With a positive mindset, you can’t be stopped. You can’t be knocked down, at least for long. How can you be held back when every obstacle becomes an opportunity? When every trial and tribulation life throws at you becomes a gift to make you grow and become stronger?

But positivity is creative. It’s generative. It’s beautiful. It’s inspiring. Positivity uplifts and encourages. Positivity creates options and possibility. Positivity is movement. Positivity makes room for hope. Positivity is freedom.

In the words of Bruce Lee, “Be like water.” He knew the secret to life—to staying centered and strong—was flow.

Be like my stomach growl: allow, adapt, and keep moving.

Like the Body, the Mind is a set of muscles trained to operate in a certain way. If you want to make it stronger or start changing the way it works, you have to put in the repetitions and practice week after week to get results.

Here’s the thing: teddy bears are all about comfort, safety, and affection. They have high levels of likability. They make people feel good. So “teddy bearing” just means being likable, personable, and pleasant. I just figured it would get your attention more than any of those other words would.

Happiness is knowing that you can do more.

Happiness is knowing that you haven’t reached your limit, that you’re capable of more.

You can be happy knowing that you haven’t reached your full potential yet, because there’s so much mo...