Key Management Development Models, 3rd Edition

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Positive mental attitude and content reframing

The big picture

The basic concept is that an optimistic viewpoint attracts positive changes by giving you a sense of control over your life. The more in control you feel, the more you achieve. While much has been written about ‘the laws of attraction’ and the idea that the universe rewards positive behaviour, the truth is rather simpler: you get what you focus on. If you become obsessed by the idea of making money, you will suddenly become aware of television documentaries, radio broadcasts, newspaper and magazine articles devoted to money; you’ll find yourself steering conversations towards money and encounter people with advice to share. All these resources existed before, but you only began ...