CHAPTER 4

Sharpening Your Outlook against Misperceptions

It is not reality that shapes us but the lens through which we view the world that shapes our reality.

—Shawn Achor

Understanding Outlook

We each have an Outlook and worldview. Ours are as unique to us as yours are to you. Your Outlook is based on your natural biases and how you respond to threats. Throughout the Outlook phase, we will share insights about common biases and what happens when you feel threatened. Then, we will outline specific strategies for choosing your Outlook to succeed with your MTMs.

Your Outlook is crucial to how you respond in any given situation, because your Outlook determines your action. Think of your Outlook as your mindset—or the lens through which you perceive ...

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