George Couros’ Epic Book Review on “Getting to Neutral” by Trevor Moawad was actually a TikTok recommendation! Couros reflects on three key quotes shared by Moawad and connects them to his own personal stories and educational experiences. Be sure to listen or watch to the end for a special shout-out to Dr. Katie Novak!

Quotes:

“The next time your world feels like it's collapsing around you, grab your mental gearshift and ask yourself something similar. Don't worry about the big picture. Ask this: What is the next thing I need to do?” - Trevor Moawad

“Let's practice identifying that next step using a hypothetical situation. Imagine you've got a terrible coworker who bullies you every day and who is being exceptionally merciless today.

This person just unleashed a torrent of insults on you, and you need to choose the next right step right now. These are the wrong questions to ask:

Why is this person doing this to me?

There may be time to examine the issue more deeply later, but in the moment, the reason doesn't matter.

How do I get out of here?

You have just as much right to be there as your bully. Don't let them chase you away.

What can I say to make them feel as bad as they're making me feel?

Escalating the situation will only make it worse.

The correct question to ask- in this or any other stressful predicament is the following: What does this situation require of me?” - Trevor Moawad

“And wherever you are on your life's path, I hope that after reading this book you accept all that's happened because you also know that none of what has happened in the past predicts the future. Every moment is its own adventure. So you own that next moment. And the next. And the next. And you keep going.” - Trevor Moawad

Links:

Getting to Neutral (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Neutral-Conquer-Negativity-Chaotic/dp/006311190X

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