Do You Practice Optimism and then Gratitude?
Posted by Sharman Lawson on Mon, Apr 26, 2010 @ 07:00 AM
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Quick story. Two shoe salesmen land in a small village. None of the villagers have shoes. One texts back to the company "No market here. They don't wear shoes." The other texts back "Huge opportunity. They don't wear shoes."
It takes the continual and sometimes intentional act of re-framing events that provides fresh thinking and opportunity in our lives and our businesses. In fact, reframing means that there is a jewel (or a pony) in everything, somewhere.
With optimism and a sincere belief in the goodness of people, there is also gratitude. They go hand in hand. Ray Lewis, a Raven's star linebacker who was acquitted of murder in 2000 in Atlanta, has dedicated his life to bringing exercise and health to the homeless. He has an on-going boot camp at homeless shelters in Baltimore where he personally leads the workouts. He also has regular workout sessions for the police in Baltimore , which is a partnership that he probably never considered before his trial.
Trevor Marsicano, 20 year old Olympic star speed skater, faced childhood bullying, depression, severe injury, and yet had the determination to not let his astonishing athletic skill be denied. He said the best advice he ever received was "Surround yourself with positive people."
Is optimism and gratitude central to your life?
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