39 People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, co-authors of the Chicken Soup series

QUESTIONS FOR THOUGHT OR DISCUSSION:
In what circumstances do I become a naysayer? How can I support other people's visions, rather than becoming an obstacle for them?

40 We think of truth as something that is invariable, but add a new circumstance, and we have a new truth.

William J. Mayo, M. D., one of the founders of the Mayo Clinic

QUESTIONS FOR THOUGHT OR DISCUSSION:
What is an example of my thinking that something was true, only to discover that it was not true or only partly true? How can I keep my mind open to new possibilities?

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41 If peace of mind is your goal, look for the errors in your beliefs and expectations. Seek to change them, not the world.

Peter Russell, British innovator in thinking and business practices

QUESTIONS FOR THOUGHT OR DISCUSSION:
What are my beliefs and expectations about my work? Do they contribute to my sense of well-being? What changes could I make in my thinking that would make me happier at work?

42 That which matters most must never be at the mercy of that which matters least.

Goethe, German philosopher and author

QUESTIONS FOR THOUGHT OR DISCUSSION:
What is most important to me in my life and my work? Am I spending my time, energy, and money on those things? What shifts do I need to make in order to focus on what really matters to me?

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