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What You Focus On Makes All The Difference

Claudia Brose
6 min readApr 5, 2023
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“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius — Roman Emperor, Philosopher

What do you focus your attention on when things go downhill when your circumstances have worsened, in your private life or at work?

Do you focus on what is missing now, what is not possible or not working (anymore)? Or do you focus your attention on what is (still) possible?

If you think I cannot do this, then this is what is going to happen. You program your mind that this thing, your idea, your effort, is not possible.

You are passionate about something, you believe in something and tell yourself, yes I can do that, then you find all the strength and possibilities to make it happen.

“Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” — Henry Ford

Your mindset influences your behavior, including your attitudes towards challenges, ability to learn from mistakes, and willingness to take risks.

But also keep in mind that changing or working on your mindset goes hand in hand with “trying”…

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Claudia Brose

Writer, Event-Creator, Marketing Professional turned Rebel against a rushed world | Japan mad | Cyclist | Get my Newsletter Un-Rush claudiabrose.substack.com