Negative thinking inhibits creativity. If you or someone around you constantly say: “this will never work”, it is difficult to fully explore or execute an idea.
These people are cynics. Cynics have a defeatist attitude and will always tell you why something will not work.
Instead of thinking about why something won’t work, think about why something will work. It’s easy to poke holes in something. It’s harder to solve a problem and ask the bigger question.
As a leader, pay less attention to the cynic, and more attention to those who look to solve problems.
A common reason people quit is that they accept defeat—especially too early. They give up at the nearest sign of temporary defeat, and thus never stand a chance of winning. They give in to their inner cynic. Cynicism thrives on insecurity and “being right”.
Don’t accept “defeat” as a reality. And don’t worry about “being wrong”. Instead, view temporary setbacks as progress towards success. Quiet your inner cynic and use temporary setbacks as opportunities to better solve problems.
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