Matt Norman discusses how to break the mental patterns that hinder our growth—and encourage healthier patterns. 

— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) The thinking pattern that saps our energy 

2) Two questions to keep your thoughts from overwhelming you 

3) How to keep criticism from fazing you 

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— ABOUT MATT — 

Matt Norman is President & CEO of Norman & Associates, which offers Dale Carnegie programs in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Through Norman & Associates, he helps people think and work together more effectively. Matt's mentorship has helped Fortune 100 corporations, non-profits, and entrepreneurs change the way they engage with their employees and clients. 

Matt has been named to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 40 Under Forty list and the Minnesota Business (Real) Power 50. 

• Matt’s book: Four Patterns of Healthy People: How to Grow Past Your Rooted Behaviors, Discover a Deeper Connection with Others, and Reach Your Full Potential in Life and Business 

• Book website: FourPatterns.com 

• Matt’s website: MattNorman.com 

• Matt’s LinkedIn: Matt Norman 

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Book: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie 

• Book: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink 

• Book: Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long by David Rock 

• Book: How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen 

• Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck 

• Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen 

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