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​Possibility Thinking (Part 1)

In part one of this two-part series, John Maxwell looks at how we can unleash our enthusiasm and hope to solve problems that seem impossible. John says that unsuccessful people allow circumstances to limit them, while successful people see possibility everywhere. John encourages us to have a positive life stance that acknowledges challenges as they happen but allows us to focus on the positive.

Mark Cole and Richard Chancy follow up John’s talk with a discussion on what it looks like to condition your mind to embrace possibility thinking and how to create environments that foster innovation for your teams.

Possibility thinking is an investment in creating the future of your dreams, so get ready to think big!

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Possibility Thinking Worksheet. You can access the worksheet by clicking “Download the Bonus Resource” below.  

References:

How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell 

Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell

Move Ahead with Possibility Thinking by Robert Schuller

The John Maxwell Online Store

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