The Importance of Good Mental Health

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A lot of people are getting stuck in this loop where they're just their new hobby is talking about their problems Talking about their traumas. This has become something. It's been a lot more Acceptable to talk about over the last few years and that's a good thing But there's a difference between having PTSD because you had a fender bender at the stoplight on the corner or Having PTSD because you were in Afghanistan. You got your legs blown off. There's a difference One is worse than the other I'm sorry if that hurts your feelings, but it's true So within the context of mental health I want to be respectful andI want to be empathetic toward

This week, I invite you to tune out the continual stream of fear mongering and "doom and gloom" stories, and consider this: By every measurable statistic, life on Earth is better now than it ever has been. Yes, we still have problems that need solving... No, we're not perfect...but we're better than ever. This week, I'm giving you 5 reasons why now is the best time to be alive.

[00:22] My premise: Things are better, and can get better still. [04:35] Why pessimists are fools, and optimists have a better life [06:40]Reason 1: Things are better than ever [07:25]Reason 2: The internet [09:47]Reason 3: Anybody can do anything [12:40]Reason 4: We can change our peer group [15:15]Reason 5: You can no longer escape your past [16:55] So...What do we do now? [18:42] The most profitable way to do business [20:24] Grow in the structure of good mental health [22:49] The 20:1 ratio (give 20x's more than you ask) [24:42] Use your modern brain [27:24] Have an intentional mindset

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