The Unconventional Mindset Shift That *Finally* Brought Me Happiness

Focus on everything you can control, instead of what you can’t.

Matt Lillywhite
Mind Cafe

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Photo by Glen McCallum on Unsplash

Most people live in a constant state of mediocrity. They’re afraid to follow their dreams, find their purpose, and accomplish everything they’ve ever wanted.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. Without even knowing you, I can tell that you want to create a happy life, and to live each day with a sense of optimism. But only thing holding you back is a lack of clarity on where to start.

It sucks.

You don’t need to trap yourself in a negative mindset, and consequently, never fulfill your potential. Because when you adopt a different way of thinking, I’ve discovered that you’ll create a very different future. The Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius, said it best:

“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”

Fortunately, there is a solution that will help you to create a much better future. Because if a lack of optimism is preventing you from creating the life you desire, all you need to do is adjust your mindset to become the person you aspire to be.

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Matt Lillywhite
Mind Cafe

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