Living In 4-d: How Positive Thinking Gave Me An Outstanding Life Experience
For all the negativity it tends to get, I would like to offer some clarity on the subject and how I have come to experience positive thinking in the last eleven months.
It all started with the decision that moving out from my parents’ house would allow me to grow and mature faster. Since I am studying full time at McGill, I would have to work part time.
I knew that I would need to work for two months before I could move out. If there are 168 hours in a week, and I work for 20 attend class for 15 and study for another 25, this only comes to 60 hours per week, which is about 36% of my time.
What about the stress? And travel time? There were many factors I did not consider when I planned my move. However I focused on what I wanted. I focused on the goal, which was: Move out January 1st, 2008. Somehow, the shaky things I was unsure about faded into the background.
I was so hyped up that this was going to work that it took me 3 days to get a part time job (including the interview), 2 weeks to find a small apartment that cost 50% less than what everyone else was paying and all the furnishings I needed for my room for free (couch, microwave, bed, dresser, kitchen table, etc.).
I was able to get these outstanding results by making a clear picture in my head of what I wanted, and then focusing on the positive aspects of my progress. By the time I visited my 13th apartment I was getting a little worried-but did that stop me? Instead of panicking I brainstormed for new ad listings and locations.
Three weeks living downtown and working part time I had to have major surgery done. This physically draining challenge took me off work for 6 weeks. I was flat out broke.
I decided that since life is what you make it, my best bet would be to read business books. This started an addiction to reading which has not stopped. I read four books while I was bed-ridden, and another 13 this past summer. By focusing on the positive aspects of my condition (being physically incapacitated) I was able to experience constructive experiences that build me up.
I always wanted to do a summer internship in business. I got that opportunity this summer.
Unfortunately two weeks in I quickly realized that I was not enjoying myself. Instead of focusing on what a bad summer this was going to turn out to be I spent my free time reading about online business (what I love) and being physically active so I have more energy to do what I want.
Finally the fall semester is upon me and I decided to buy a new laptop. After doing my homework I decided to get a Dell XPS m1330 13.3” Laptop. When I received it (in a record five days after ordering it) I had no complaints whatsoever. I really couldn’t believe that I was able to buy a computer that so many people spoke against and enjoy it so much. The weak aspects of my system just do not exist.
Last year thinking positively was something that I had to remind myself to do. I still do, however instances like my laptop are living proof that I do not have to think about it as much anymore. My laptop arrives and I thrilled. I could focus on what I am not too thrilled about, but I feel that those aspects are not important since I can now work on my business anywhere I am.
This weekend someone asked me what my story is. After hearing about the lives of a few other people, I realized that my life is full of so much fun and great experiences I can hardly begin to think about the hardships that the phrase “What is your story?” suggests.
Every cloud has a silver lining, you just have to find yours.
Dan Massicotte is perhaps the most positive oriented individual you will ever meet. You can learn more about him on his website: danmassicottespositiveliving.com/ Join his newsletter to be informed of new articles and website developments.
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