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The Poison of Negativity

Negativity can come in numerous forms including cynicism, hostility, filtering, blaming, or polarized thinking. By not having control over emotions, these actions are brought through conversation (in front of the person or behind their backs), online bullying, abrupt and coarse email exchanges and a variety of other methods.

Having seen this happen to a number of friends and colleagues as of late, I wanted to put this quick article together to support those who are in the onslaught of this bad behavior.

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Rich Bracken Rich Bracken

Motivational Mondays - 8.3.15 - Overcoming "Filters"

There’s not a day that goes by that I’m not fascinated by the power of the mind. You hear stories of personal triumph, overcoming the odds, and achieving goals. The power of the mind to pull someone through adversity is astounding and there are countless stories that you can draw from to prove that.

It’s all in what we tell ourselves everyday and how we choose to go through the day believing in ourselves.

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