Episode #211 Be Too Much

Three Problems

• Our tendency is to be too little rather than too much.
• A judgmental attitude often conceals jealousy, insecurity, and uncertainty.
• We may be perceived as too much even when we are simply being ourselves.

Seven Principles

• A busy life is more exciting and satisfying than a boring life.
• Every recreational activity fits into one of two categories: draining or rejuvenating.
• It’s OK to smile at strangers and small-talk with servers.
• Confidence is not a personality trait but a choice we make.
• We are capable of cultivating a positive culture instead of conforming to a negative one.
• Positivity is not the opposite of empathy, and they can actually complement each other.
• Regardless of what we have been told, it is healthy to express our emotions.

Three Practices

• Focus on being more interested in others than interesting to others.
• Develop a morning routine that orients, energizes, and prepares you for the day ahead.
• Create a daily reminder of this commitment: “I will do nothing halfway.”