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3042: Don't Let Your Life Go to the Dogs by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Motivation & A Simple Life

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English - January 14, 2024 08:05 - 8 minutes - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
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Episode 3042:
Helene Massicotte of FreeToPursue.com shares her experience with fostering a troubled puppy named Charlie and draws parallels between his behavior and human reactions to fear and anxiety. She observes that, like Charlie, people often act out of fear, leading to erratic and emotional behavior. By creating a safe and ordered environment for Charlie, his behavior improved remarkably, suggesting that approaching situations with curiosity and confidence rather than fear can lead to better outcomes. The article encourages adopting a positive mindset and seeking support to navigate new or challenging situations effectively.
Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2016/8/16/dont-let-your-life-go-to-the-dogs
Quotes to ponder:
"We only behave in erratic ways when we’re trying to protect ourselves from unknown outside forces."
"Before Charlie could learn to be the happy puppy he’s turning out to be, he needed to believe that he was safe."
"Our potential for success or failure is virtually predetermined…by us!"
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.

Episode 3042:

Helene Massicotte of FreeToPursue.com shares her experience with fostering a troubled puppy named Charlie and draws parallels between his behavior and human reactions to fear and anxiety. She observes that, like Charlie, people often act out of fear, leading to erratic and emotional behavior. By creating a safe and ordered environment for Charlie, his behavior improved remarkably, suggesting that approaching situations with curiosity and confidence rather than fear can lead to better outcomes. The article encourages adopting a positive mindset and seeking support to navigate new or challenging situations effectively.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2016/8/16/dont-let-your-life-go-to-the-dogs

Quotes to ponder:

"We only behave in erratic ways when we’re trying to protect ourselves from unknown outside forces."

"Before Charlie could learn to be the happy puppy he’s turning out to be, he needed to believe that he was safe."

"Our potential for success or failure is virtually predetermined…by us!"

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