The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks Pamela Jett: “What Gets Rewarded Gets Repeated.”
Jan 13, 2026
Pamela Jett, a speaker and trainer dedicated to professional development, dives into the significance of protecting our happiness. She explains how toxic individuals drain energy and emphasizes that attitudes are contagious. Jett offers practical tactics, like combating negativity with positivity, while stressing the importance of setting boundaries to train others on how to treat you. Ultimately, she ties personal happiness and boundary-setting to greater professional success, revealing that inner victories lead to outer achievements.
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Choose Company That Elevates You
- Avoid toxic people whenever you have a choice and prioritize those who build you up.
- When you must interact, smile and say "I'm having a good day today" to defuse and repel negativity.
You Can't Fix Others Or Their Image
- Trying to cheer toxic people rarely changes them or their reputation among peers.
- Associating with persistently negative people risks being seen as one of them and harms promotability.
Respond To Complainers With A Script
- Use a calm, consistent response to discourage complainers instead of debating them.
- Repeating a positive line trains them that you won't engage and they'll seek another target.