And, very recently, I read the book, “The Noticer” by Andy Andrews and while I enjoyed the entire contents of the book, this part of the book especially had a huge impact on me:

“When doubts and fears assail us, we subconsciously calculate the possibilities. ‘This might really happen!’ we tell ourselves, or “What will happen if…?” “And soon, we are so paralyzed by the idea that disaster is imminent that we cannot function in our work. and even our relationships dissolve. We have imagined our way to self-destruction. What you must do – to defeat bad logic with good – is to deflect your subconscious from calculating possibilities. Instead, direct your mind to calculate the odds. You can learn very quickly to calculate the odds of an event occurring and eliminate it as even a remote possibility in your life.

Many people who worry too much say that they cannot focus – that it costs them their jobs and relationships. That is incorrect. A person consumed by worry can focus. Isn’t it obvious? Worry is focus! But it is focus on the wrong things. You are now equipped to calculate the odds. From this point forward, you will focus on what can be controlled. And you will no longer be sad or worried. You will be grateful. After all, the seeds of depression cannot take root in a grateful heart. ”

And another book which I really enjoyed reading a few years ago is “Write It Down, Make It Happen: Knowing What You Want And Getting It” ~ Henriette Anne Klauser

Thanks and regards,

Geetha

As much as most leaders gravitate towards initiating action (myself included), I’m often reminded how important disciplined thought is. Regularly making time to review our purpose, overview the situation, and ponder the possibilities will often generate more value in how we use our resources: time, effort, money, and time – and we are responsible for leading ALL of them.

Thanks for the reminder, Mark…yet again!

The OTHER Mark