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Summary of Stay Positive Book by Jon Gordon, Daniel Decker

Name: Stay Positive
Rating: 4.8 (812 reviews)
Author: Jon Gordon, Daniel Decker

4.8 . 812 reviews

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This book is a charger for your battery of positivity and faith in your future success. Jon Gordon, best-selling author, and Daniel Decker, a marketing strategist, provide realistic advice on becoming more self-assured and starting to take action. They ensure that although the path to the top won't be easy, you are totally capable of achieving your goals. Everybody, with no exceptions, struggles in some inner or outer battle. The authors suggest that instead of thinking that someone's life is easier than yours and losing your spirit, take action. Hardships not only make us stronger, but they also turn us into wiser and more modest people. This book helps us to rebuild our confidence that the future will be great. "The more positivity we develop on the inside, the stronger and more resilient we become in facing the world on the outside. Positivity is a muscle, and we can develop it." ~ Jon Gordon, Daniel Decker

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first key point

Transform your fears into faith

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Each of us needs support from time to time. Maybe you had a stressful day or even week and want someone to cheer you up. Sometimes, we cannot reach our friends or loved ones for reconciliation. What to do in such cases? You can help yourself by using specific recommendations which you can read in moments of despair or melancholy. But first, you have to eliminate your fear of loneliness, failure, talking to strangers, spiders (doesn't refer to you Australians), or that someone doesn't like you.

Any fear that you have right now won't help you move further. Do you know what will help instead? Faith. Transform your scare into a conviction that you will manage to cope with everything life sends you. For example, don't think, “This person won't like me because I'm (the list of your negative thoughts about yourself),” consider this instead, “This person will like me because I'm (list of your positive thoughts about yourself), and even if they don't, it doesn't mean that I'm a bad person.”

Next, remind yourself that you cannot control everything in this world. No one can. But what you are capable of is handling your actions, attitudes, and efforts. Even if a specific situation seems unfair to you, try to shift your focus to hard work and caring about yourself.

Greatness isn't achieved by worrying what everyone thinks of you. ~ Jon Gordon, Daniel Decker

Concentrate on yourself, keep positive things in your head, and act. Now is the best time for getting things done. But where to start? Switch off the noise—people who emit negativity, those who say that you can't achieve something, and individuals who always find obstacles on your way to success. The only things that matter are coming from within your heart. While socializing with others and pursuing a hobby, stop and listen—how do you feel? Are you excited and absorbed or frustrated and not involved in your actions or conversations? Do you feel like energy flows into you or, vice versa, you lose it?

The less you give up, the stronger and more flexible character you develop.

After reading this book, you will feel much better about yourself and your life. You will learn how to save yourself from sadness and apathy. Your source of energy will be renewed, giving you more motivation to pursue your goals. The magic has always been inside you; this book simply shows you how to find it.

second key point

You cannot control everything, but you can control yourself

Many people feel vulnerable when realizing that they can't control numerous things in their lives, including other people's emotions and opinions. You probably faced such situations when a person told you that you were not likely to deal with something, like a test, complex exercise, quitting bad habits, etc. In such moments, people frequently listen to such judgments and start believing that they are true.

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third key point

Love people for who they are

fourth key point

Talent is not enough for success

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Steps to obtain more positivity

sixth key point

Let yourself stand out from the crowd

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What is Stay Positive about?

"Stay Positive" is a motivational book filled with uplifting quotes and messages that aim to ignite positive energy in your life. Written by Jon Gordon and Daniel Decker, this book serves as a guide to help readers overcome challenges, embrace optimism, and cultivate a positive mindset. With its inspiring content, it offers practical advice and encouragement to navigate through life's obstacles and find joy in every moment.

Who should read Stay Positive

Individuals seeking daily inspiration and motivation to overcome challenges.
Anyone looking to cultivate a positive mindset and improve their well-being.
Professionals in need of uplifting messages to boost their productivity.

Topics in Stay Positive

Positive Thinking Self-Help Motivational Personal Development Inspirational Happiness Self-Care Self-Love Confidence Mental Toughness Mindfulness Gratitude Self-Esteem Life Coaching Success

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