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424. The ONE Truth with Jon Gordon

The ONE Thing

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Overcoming Negative Thoughts and Speaking Truth

Talking to ourselves helps overcome negative thoughts. Teaching kids (and adults) to speak truth to lies is simple and intuitive. Using the example of circles with dots, it's clear that less clutter leads to higher performance. Understanding the truth behind negative thoughts is profound but simple. Teaching this to both kids and adults is important. Asking if negative thoughts are chosen emphasizes the lack of intention behind them.

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