Episode 25 -  This week we challenge the idea that being 'positive' is always the best approach. In fact we discovered some research that suggests it could even hold you back:

Some of the stuff in there is:

* Astonishment at our global listener group

* Me failing to greet our listeners in a few different languages

* The glass half full half empty scenario - it might not be helpful

* How social media can make us feel like our lives are half empty

* Our discovery on where we are in the world on income

* Try it yourself you may be surprised - How Rich Am I ?

* How positive thinking influenced my ability to pass a test

* Steve-in-the-field goes to the races to prove me wrong

* A Washington Post article - interview of Susan David challenging forced positive thinking

* Hidden Brain podcast by NPR - featuring professor Gabriele Oettingen

* Her article in the New York Post

* What Joel Minden says in Psychology Today - about challenging beliefs

* WOOP! - Here's an explainer video

* Professor Oettingen's talk at - New York University

* The Rethinking Positive Thinking book  - UK link to purchase

* The Rethinking Positive Thinking book - US link to purchase

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The amazing image we used in this episode is by Bailey Weaver and was adapted with our title added to fit our various formats.