There are numerous reasons to practice optimism over pessimism. Research shows that there is no doubt that optimism is a better belief system than pessimism. While it may be amazing to think about, it’s a fact that your mind can create expectations that bend reality to what it thinks. This is why optimism is so helpful. […]
The only reason why anyone would choose less effective behaviors over better behaviors is because they have habits they can’t break. This is also the reason why some people don’t get better with experience. Subsequently, it’s not only bad habits that stop people from getting better. It’s also having a habit of refusing to change. […]
Mastery is a long-term goal. Correspondingly, what stops people from achieving this goal is a short-term mindset. Specifically, the mindset of immediate gratification. Unfortunately, there is a popular cultural phenomenon that provides short-term rewards to those who sacrifice their future. When your goal is mastery, anything that happens in the short-term is only a measurement. […]