And? Yes — And!
End the stress caused by binary thinking!
Isn’t it amazing how easy it is to think in simple binary terms?
When scared, the shortest route to feeling safe often forces us to think simplistically. People who use force (versus power) to bend us into binary thinking purposefully blinds and binds potential such that we loose sight of perspective (possibilities).
Think about this question:
Do you feel more powerful when you begin to see more options to solve issues?
The word AND ignites a powerful tool known as brainstorming.
The art of brainstorming requires us to see things from multiple angles.
NOTHING is too silly or outrageous in brainstorming. Something silly may lead to some extraordinarily wonderful ideas.
Use brainstorming the next time you feel uncomfortable because some one or something scares you. For example, you’re on the phone with a some type of official that seems all powerful and scary to you. The moment you feel powerless ask, “So, what are my options.” Have them run down the list.
- Once you review that list, ask them, “If you were me, which option do you like best — if any?”
- If they risk being real and answer: “I wouldn’t…
