I have learned that perception is reality for a lot of things in life.

So over the years, I have always celebrated my wins and downplayed my failures.

Unless I could spin whatever failed into a good story.

Being ‘successful’ is a state of mind — so adopt it

Im also convinced that how you frame your adventures is how theyll be perceived.

His framing was that heinventedtwo thousand light bulbs that didnt work.

And that led him to the eventual light bulb that did.

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We dont just accept failure.

This jot down of framing also works the other way around.

The pessimist is always correct.

And so is the suspicious or paranoid person.

Because if they arent right at first, their framing will eventually lead them to failure.

After all, they keep misinterpreting your words, maybe telling them less will prevent miscommunications?

Before you know it, youre actively keeping information from them.

So just be expecting the worst of people, the paranoid personcreatesa situation that enables and confirms their paranoia.

The same goes for pessimists.

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