Comments on: Thoughts About Thought (part two)

By: Duane Ford

Duane Ford — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:29:00 +0000

Some great suggestions on how to be more positive!
It took me years to figure out how to overcome the normal negativity of life. Two particularly good points you made were 1. To become successful, hang out with successful people. and 2. Learn to be yourself and respond to situations not react to other’s negative actions.

By: Irene

Irene — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:23:00 +0000

Love this message. Very relevant and practical for me. Thanks Craig.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:13:00 +0000

Bloody brilliant!
Each day I'm trying to be more pro-active & positive. I'm not really a "big picture" "goal setting" type person, so I tend to go with the flow, hoping to leave a trail of happy people in my wake… that sounds funny. Must be the endorphins kicking in after my PT session today Well… I do have a goal….strip the fat off my body. I've given up on the kgs, as I seem to get leaner & the scales dont show lightness…so alas….I'll persevere…

Thanks Craig-o… & ummm…. see you on Sept 14th. Just got my tickets for a friend & I today.. WOO HOO…bring it on sunshine!! Do I need to bring cheesecake??

Pet
xoxo

By: KR 17

KR 17 — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:57:00 +0000

Rockin’ post CH. Thanks for the lesson. Kaz. x

By: Patricia Singleton

Patricia Singleton — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:50:00 +0000

Moving away from the question, “Why is this happening to me?” to “What can I learn from this?” has probably made the biggest changes in my life of any questions that I have ever asked myself and as a person who analyzes everything, I have asked a lot of questions.

This process takes you out of being a victim and into being responsible for your life. Great post, Craig.
Patricia from Hot Springs, Arkansas

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:22:00 +0000

Hi Craig,

I am so with you on the people you hang with. I nowadays try to be around happy motivated people and I have found those people to have been a great help to me. (why do you think I love getting your posts so much!!)

Last November I was made redundant (we all were). I had worked there for 7 years, bitching and moaning about the job. Mid 2006 I decided enough was enough and embarked on a medical receptionist and terminology course(beginners) I found it fascinating so much so that in the first half of 2007 I did the advanced course as well. With about 3 weeks of the course to go at the end of May, we learnt of the redundancy. Ok we got a lot of warning. I completed the course and to be honest the idea of the redundancy package (and an already booked week with my kids in QLD) I decided to stay till the end. During this time I learned of my blood test diabetes scare. So after I left in November I made the decision to lose weight, but was unable to start until after the new year. I have gone from strength to strength, lost weight, dropped my blood sugars and cholesterol, got a fantastic medical reception job with a group of neuro physios and I am on top of the world.

So, where would I be if the redundancy had not happened....I reckon still there bitching and moaning. Still 22kg heavier and very unhappy. It was the best thing to happen to/for me. I feel I could take on the world now and as I continue to lose weight I continue to grow in happiness and confidence. My whole life has changed for the better and yes I have changed my thinking to a more positive attitude.

Thanks Craig for continuing to make me think and challenge myself.

Hugs to you

Michelle