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Why anger is better than frustration

by Rick Baker
On Sep 1, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Confusion: that's a light sampling of conflicted thought.

Torn between 2...that's a heavier sampling.

Confounded: that can be bloody annoying.

Conflicted thoughts are the roots of frustration.

Frustration gets you nowhere & getting nowhere is frustrating: a vicious circle or downward spiral.

At least when we are angry we are more certain about our thoughts. This is why anger is better than frustration.

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Emotions & Feelings @ Work | Thinking as in Think and Grow Rich | Thought Tweets

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Success contains a blend of 'imaginative' & 'disciplined' thinking.

by Rick Baker
On Aug 30, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Creativity versus Logic. Entrepreneurship versus Big Business. Rock Logic versus Water Logic. Einstein versus Socrates. The School of Hard Knocks versus Academia. Right-brain versus Left-brain [which I think is a dangerous over-simplification of how the human brain actually works].

Regardless of how we define their difference we need to keep these opposites in proper balance.

How do you find the proper balance between 'imaginative' & 'disciplined' thinking?

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Brain: about the Human Brain | Thinking as in Think and Grow Rich | Thought Tweets

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When you make a fine argument...shut up, listen, watch, & learn.

by Rick Baker
On Aug 26, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

First, learn about the extent of the fineness of your argument. I mean, bring your thick skin and thin skull...and keep your ego under full control.

Was your argument really as fine as you thought?

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Attitude: Creating Positive Attitude | Communication: Improving Communication | Thick Skin & Thin Skull | Thinking as in Think and Grow Rich | Thought Tweets

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Thought has two forms: one is Creative, the other is not.

by Rick Baker
On Aug 22, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

It seems I  am on the verge of concluding Thought is either Creative or Destructive...never in between the two.

Our Creative Thoughts are aligned with our true Goals...leading to productive building and growth.

Since all other thoughts are not aligned with our true Goals they subtract from achievement of our true Goals...leading to things that are not productive building or growth. Their effect is distraction from our true Goals, which is negative, making them "Destructive Thoughts".

 

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Goals - SMARTACRE Goals | Habits: Good Habits, Bad Habits, & New Things | Seeking Simple! | Thinking as in Think and Grow Rich | Thought Tweets

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An ounce of problem-finding is worth a pound of problem-solving.

by Rick Baker
On Aug 20, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

As the saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

So, why not plan with methodical risk-management. That's a key to 21st Century success.

Reach out to problems.

Seek simple solutions.

Take decisive actions.

Achieve small goals.

Achieve large goals.

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Goals - SMARTACRE Goals | Seeking Simple! | Solutions & Opportunities | Thinking as in Think and Grow Rich | Thought Tweets

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The more you squeeze their heads in the vice the less clearly they think.

by Rick Baker
On Aug 18, 2020

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

While a little pressure may go a long way, constructive criticism is an oxymoron and excessive criticism is guaranteed to cause headaches.

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Criticism: Constructive Criticism is an Oxymoron | Humour | Thinking as in Think and Grow Rich | Thought Tweets

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