20 Minute Books Positive Intelligence - Book Summary
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Jun 1, 2024 Author Shirzad Chamine discusses Positive Intelligence, focusing on overcoming inner saboteurs for success. Topics include activating Sage powers, balancing mental states with mindfulness, and transformative applications of Positive Intelligence for relationships and work performance.
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PQ Measures Your Mind’s Allyship
- Positive Intelligence (PQ) measures how often your mind acts as an ally instead of an adversary.
- Raising PQ reduces self-sabotage and boosts performance and likability.
Comparison Saboteur Costly Decision
- Peter declined a $125M offer because he compared himself to a friend who sold for $330M.
- This shows internal saboteurs can make people reject objectively great opportunities.
Ten Saboteurs Shape Reactions
- Ten core saboteurs distort thinking, including the Judge, Stickler, Pleaser, Hyper-Achiever and Avoider.
- These evolved survival patterns cause chronic anxiety and poor decisions in modern life.