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#541 Stop Feeding the Anger

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If you want to heal from a negative experience, stop feeding the anger.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in accept what is, eliminate negativity, Podcasts.

#540 Hope for the Best

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Things don’t always turn out the way we want. This is especially true for many in the recent U.S. election. Be open to the possibility that things could turn out better than you anticipate. Hope for the best.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in accept what is, eliminate negativity, Podcasts.

Healing

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Now that the nastiness of the U.S. campaign is behind us, I can once again enjoy watching football without getting disgusted by the political ads at every break. More importantly, we can begin the healing process.

The first step in healing is to accept the outcome. Like it or not, Donald Trump was chosen through the electoral process and will soon become the 45th President. The idea of lashing out at people, marching in protest, or making nasty comments on social media is not too far off from your young child having a tantrum because he doesn’t want to go to preschool.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in accept what is, eliminate negativity, forgiveness.

#525 Excuses

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Excuses are a sign of weakness. Accept responsibility.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in eliminate negativity, empowerment, Podcasts, responsibility.

#523 Negative Political Campaigns

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Why must we have such negative political campaigns in the U.S.?…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in eliminate negativity, kindness, negative people, Podcasts, Respect People.

Integrity

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As I watch the political environment unfold in the U.S. I am amazed by how poorly candidates treat each other. At some point it became acceptable to not just talk about your own credentials, but to tear down your opponent at any cost. I recently saw a commercial where a candidate, an injured war hero, ran a heartfelt message. This wonderful message quickly shifted to a vicious attack on his opponent. All the goodwill he built up was immediately lost when he criticized his rival. Why can’t candidates take the high road? If people I do business with treated their competitors the way candidates treat each other, I’d take my business elsewhere.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in eliminate negativity, kindness, negative people, Respect People.

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