Comments on: 20 Tips for Staying Positive and Productive.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:24:37 +0000

Leaving this feeling completely inspired! Thanks for the awesome words!!

By: Keleigirl

Keleigirl — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:20:58 +0000

Really enjoyed this post! Thank you. Btw, maybe I missed it …..do you have a regular blog somewhere?

By: Cristina

Cristina — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:51:16 +0000

That was awesome

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:27:08 +0000

i struggle with #1 because unfortunately some of my very close family members are energy suckers! but i have learned that if i have to put up with them that my positive outlook seems to make there days a little happier!
and 16 is my faveorite because physical health and mental health have very much to do with each other! you have to have both!
(:

By: parikshit

parikshit — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:31:48 +0000

in every society there are energy suckers and energy givers!
it is all what we take!
you are right with your first point!

By: SherwinJTB

SherwinJTB — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:28:03 +0000

I’ve been feeling lost these past few years. Not even sure if learning about online marketing was a good move. It’s difficult staying positive when there’s a bunch of uncertainties with every decision. I’m reminded so many times of the notion of “getting old”.

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:24:33 +0000

Hi Craig,

A link to this list was posted on Twitter, and I’m glad I clicked through. It looks like you’ve got a classic on your hands..still inspiring after 2.5 years! Well done.

These are definitely points to read and re-read. I’m sure I’m not as consistent as you in living these ideas, but I’ve been moving toward embodying these points in the past few years. I’m 42, still growing. Sometimes slipping back a bit, but mostly moving forward and feeling better about life and myself than ever.

I look forward to reading more from you!

Andy

By: Jessica Bledsoe

Jessica Bledsoe — Mon, 16 May 2011 22:09:58 +0000

Thanks for this list. Two points really resonated with me:
“#1–I hang out with like-minded people who energize me and I avoid the energy vampires.”
I am guilty of being the “energy vampire” sometimes, but am thankful positive people put up with me so that I a can glean their outlook on life.

“#14–I set high standards for myself. I want to be exceptional and do exceptional things, and I will. Not because I’m particularly talented, but because I am prepared to work harder than most. I love to explore and push the boundaries of my potential.”
Negative self-talk is probably my biggest weakness, but in a lot of cases it is simply because I am pushing myself to be better and am simply trying to be “realistic.” I feel like I am running on a ever faster treadmill hoping to keep up before anyone finds me out as a fraud. I need to get that balance of honest critique and appreciation for the things I do right because I am willing to work harder.

By: A reader of this post

A reader of this post — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:14:02 +0000

Mr. Harper,
Isn’t it easy to be positive when there are no sudden shocks / unpleasant surprises to life? I am 37, two years married, suddenly diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer. I am struggling to find and accept my new normal.
-a reader

By: zeynep

zeynep — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:42:33 +0000

hi,

thank you so much for writing this. these are – and more others – things that I’ve recently realized that I need to take into my life and actually start living them, being myself. phyiscally and mentally acknowledging my own existence. and this is very helpful. i’m one of those who can easily slide to the “down” side, and i’m at a point in my life where i really really want to change that.
thank you again. let’s all keep up the good work:)