The most optimistic story wins – a Quix Tip

By Rob Fletcher | Published: July 23, 2012

“If you’ve heard this story before, don’t stop me, because I’d like to hear it again.” - Groucho Marx

Brain researcher Howard Gardner found that the most optimistic candidate wins Presidential elections. Here is a Quix Tip to make a story in your life more optimistic.

  1. Look at a situation that is somewhat challenging in your life.
  2. Examine what story you’re telling yourself about the situation.
  3. Change the story. Make it more optimistic.
  4. Live your new story to the happy ending.

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2 Comments

  1. Laura
    Posted July 23, 2012 at 8:13 am | Permalink

    This post came at the perfect time, I think. I know it’s tough coming back from vacation and feeling all the work/life pressure, but this is great advice – so thanks! Hope you can listen to your own wisdom too!

  2. Rob Fletcher
    Posted July 31, 2012 at 9:18 am | Permalink

    Thanks! Your noticing this post made me notice it again and colored my day for the better.

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