The Power of Positive Thinking

During my sophomore year, I had the opportunity to take an entrepreneurship lecture series. One of the guest speakers was a woman who had recently sold her medical data processing company for an absurd about of money.

As she was listing off everything she had achieved and gained over the last few years, she mentioned that she had a secret that had contributed to her success. She then showed us a slide of what she called her "dream board." The screen looked like a chaotic Pinterest board. She explained that whenever she had a dream about achieving something, she would find a picture to symbolize that dream and include it on her board.

The system had worked for her so well, she had completed all the dreams on her first board, and she was starting a second one.

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At the time, I was feeling a bit jaded with life, and I scoffed at the idea that someone could improve their situation in life with a glorified scrapbooking page.

However, I tried something similar a few months ago. Whenever I think of something that I would like to have or change in my life, I no longer ask why I should deserve to have it. Granted, these are no possessions like the private jet or ski boat that the CEO had shown us. Rather, they are jobs, relationships, and personal qualities.

The results have been astounding. Changing my perspective from "Why?" to "How?" has made all the difference in the world. My confidence in my ability to make things happen has drastically improved virtually every aspect of my life.

I thought about this change in thought patterns during class this week as Professor Middleton discussed the importance of confidence while applying to jobs. Don't take yourself out of the running. Train for the run, be confident in your training, and don't stop until the finish line.

Who's Dewey?

Having fun isn't hard

Our session in the good ol' HBLL on Monday was a wakeup call. There are countless resources available to us while we are students at BYU, and many go unused. The Daily Harold wrote about a few interesting library facts.

Beyond using the search engines and databases available through the library, I decided that I want to study in the building more often.

I only wish that this app was still functioning. At least we can still use the website's fantastic name.

Too Many Social Media Articles Include "140" in the Title

My relationship status with social media has always been complicated. I teeter between wanting to share the goodness I see in the world and wanting to keep it to myself for fear of obtaining a Pollyanna reputation.

However,  I've found that I generally receive positive feedback so long as I maintain a tone that mirrors my voice IRL (to steal a social media acronym).

Those who mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.*





*To tie in another topic from class this week, the complex attribution history of this quote can be found here.

The Goldenrod Ones Go to Roz. Leave the Puce!

Organization is an attractive trait

This week we discussed how to minimize clutter in email inboxes. Professor Middleton mentioned a saving grace, called OTHER INBOX. If you haven't checked it out, I highly recommend it.

I have reached the point where I need an extra help in maintaining order in my email. With two jobs, an internship, school, family, church, and companies enticing with coupons, there is plenty to stay atop of.