"I wouldn't say 'most' people are prone..." - Quote by Zig Ziglar
I wouldn't say 'most' people are prone to negativity. I think it's probably that most people allow negativity to color their thinking, depending on circumstances, but I also believe most people make the necessary efforts to return to positive thinking as quickly as possible.
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“Those who won't take a chance don't have a chance.”
“Fortunately, problems are an everyday part of our life. Consider this: If there were no problems, most of us would be unemployed. Realistically, the more problems we have and the larger they are, the greater our value to our employer.”
“Integrity gives you real freedom because you have nothing to fear since you have nothing to hide.”
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“Do not listen to those who weep and complain, for their disease is contagious.”
“Every moment you spend thinking about the bad stuff pushes that much more of the good stuff away.”
“The person who dumps garbage into your mind will do you considerably more harm than the person who dumps garbage on your floor, because each load of mind garbage negatively impacts your possibilities and lowers your expectations.”
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“I'm not happy all the time, and I wouldn't want to be because that would make me a shallow person. But I do try to find the good in everybody.”
“I believe confidence is all about being positive concerning what you can do -- and not worrying over what you can't do. A confident person is open to learning, because she knows that her confidence allows her to walk through life's doorways, eager to discover what waits on the other side. She knows that every new unknown is a chance to learn more about herself and unleash her abilities.”
“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”