The Reality Reset - Uncomfortable Truths

The Dark Side of “Focusing on the Good”: When Positivity Becomes Self-Delusion


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Episode #16 - In today’s episode of The Reality Reset, we’re going to dig into one of the most deceptively comforting lies we tell ourselves: “I only focus on the good in people.” Sounds nice, right? Feels morally superior, even a bit spiritual. But what if this approach is actually a fear response—a way to avoid the discomfort of seeing reality as it is? What if “focusing on the good” is just an excuse to stay in denial about toxic behavior, red flags, and the hard truths that might demand actual change? In this episode, we’ll explore the shadow side of positivity and why blindly clinging to the good in people might just be sabotaging your own growth.

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The Reality Reset - Uncomfortable TruthsBy Tim Wheatley