Sometimes I am accused of being pathologically positive, like Pollyanna from the 1960 Disney movie. Is this a compliment or a criticism? I wasn't sure so I rented the movie. I remember as a child liking the movie. It seems that when I got older, I joined in with the other popular opinions that it was just corny and, well, pollyannaish. Watching it this time, I really paid attention to what Pollyanna was doing in light of my positive psychology practice. Here is a kid who was orphaned at an age when she could understand what was going on. Unquestionably a huge and painful adversity. Her father had been a minister, and taught her a game that she liked to play whenever something difficult or unpleasant was happening - the glad game. The game is that you intentionally look for something to be glad about related to your situation. It is…
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The shortest route to get what you want is to help as many other people as possible to get what they want. Take a minute and a half right now to view and share this video message: including variousinstant cash loan quicklyloans with direct lenders with bad credit manage-volunteers.com/2500-cash-loan-no-credit-check A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle. - Benjamin Franklin Please don't close this message until you read about "Facing Your Giants"!! Facing Your Giants Mark your calendar and plan to join me next Wednesday - January 21st from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time) on your phone for a F*R*E*E Tele-seminar. I have developed a process that can restore your confidence and keep you moving forward in the midst of adversity and challenges. Everyone has giants in their way - I want to help you bring yours down! Register now at: http://fyg.eventbrite.com and…
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I was hanging some Christmas lights on Saturday when a friend came by and hopped out of his truck. He hustled over to where I was standing on the ladder and rather urgently said, “Paul, we need your help – you and your boys – can you come help us?” Well, I’m generally willing to drop whatever when someone needs some help, so I said, “Sure Markus, let me get the boys – what do you need?” He responded that they were trying to play a game of flag football and only had six guys! I got a chuckle out of this, then started thinking – if I am so willing to help somebody work, shouldn’t I also be willing to help somebody play? Play is the work of children, some of the most important work in the world. http://www.growportland.org/migration/ Take time to help somebody play today!
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