What Is Missing When You Think The Glass Is Half Full
An optimist believes the glass is half full. The pessimist believes the glass is half empty. But there is a different, and better, way to think about the glass.
The half-full or hall-empty assessment misses an important nuance:
There is still room for more.
Many settle for half empty or half full situations in life. How you frame the assessment is considered either a positive or negative view. That misses the bigger point.
They key is to realize that even half full situations have the potential for more. And the half empty isn’t an indictment: it is the recognition of the opportunity to increase.
Leaders look for the space for more in situations. They assume the situation neither empty or full. They focus on increasing, and acknowledge that there is still plenty of room for more enrichment, enjoyment, and success.
Considering this, what can you do to start looking at the glass differently?
Meet The Author, Mark Sanborn
Mark Sanborn is an inspirational leadership keynote speaker and international bestselling author topping top book lists around the world such as the New York Times, Businessweek and The Wall Street Journal.
Mark holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) from the National Speakers Association that is only held by about 12 percent of the 5,000 + professional registered speakers worldwide. He’s also a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame (CPAE), past president of the National Speakers Association [NSA] and winner of The Cavett, the highest honor bestowed by that organization.
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