CHOCOLATE

Brian Alper Brian Alper

Brian Alper

Published Nov 12, 2015
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“Life is like a box of CHOCOLATES. You never know what you’re gonna get” Perhaps the most recognized line from Forrest Gump.

I like CHOCOLATE, but I don’t like coconut.

When I get a chocolate from a box of chocolates, if I think “I hope I get something very tasty” and I do, I feel rewarded.

If I think “I hope I don’t get something with coconut” and I get something without coconut, I feel “It’s ok. I didn’t get coconut.”

I figured out I can change my experience with that box of chocolates if I change how I approach it. My attitude or perspective changes my experience.

Is there something you are anticipating today? Is there a way you can have a more positive attitude or perspective first, then see what you want to see?

If you are STORYTELLING, can you set up an anticipation to support your story?

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