Thinking for a Change

The path to the life you want begins with your thoughts

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The only limits you see are the ones you impose on yourself — Dr. Wayne Dyer

I am a big believer that possibility thinking has the power to change your life.

I have been practicing it in earnest for the last five years. Since that time, I have discovered talents I never knew I had, personal courage I never thought possible, and a transformative shift in life perspective. Possibility thinking has also helped me find my people: people who focus on what they could be rather than what they used to be.

I recommend that everyone practice possibility thinking.

And I have 5 specific reasons why:

• Reason #1: Possibility thinking breaks your self-imposed ceilings. We all carry invisible limitations in our minds—beliefs about what we can achieve, who we can become, and what opportunities are available to us. I've seen firsthand how shifting from "I can't" to "How might I?" opens doors you never knew existed. One simple exercise: Write down a dream you've dismissed as impossible, then spend 10 minutes brainstorming different approaches to make it happen. Don't evaluate the ideas—just let them flow. This small act disrupts your limiting patterns and expands your sense of what's possible.

• Reason #2: Possibility thinking transforms challenges into opportunities. The world is filled with unexpected obstacles, but possibility thinkers see setbacks differently. In 2018, I was in the best shape of my life and focused on climbing the corporate ladder until a near-life-ending brain infection almost took me out.¹ As I processed what had happened, I decided that instead of dwelling on why my life turned out as it did, I asked, "What is my life really about?" That simple question redirected my focus from what was ending to what could begin. This blog wouldn’t exist had that event not happened.

• Reason #3: Possibility thinking fuels genuine connection. When you approach relationships with curiosity instead of judgment, everything changes. When you get curious about another person, you create space for connection. You start asking questions instead of making wrong assumptions, seeing potential in others rather than limitations. This practice creates space for authentic connections, allowing you to build a community that supports your growth rather than reinforcing your comfort zone. Feel free to let those who don’t fuel your growth take up less time in your life. You get to make that choice.

• Reason #4: Possibility thinking breaks you out of the prison of perfectionism. I used to be paralyzed by the need to figure everything out before taking action. It is still something I fight, although it’s much better. Possibility thinking has helped shift my focus from "perfect execution" to "valuable experimentation." John Maxwell calls it failing forward. Growth happens through iteration, not perfection. Some of my blogs are better than others. That’s ok. I’m trying to make every post better. There is no finish line!

• Reason #5: The way you think determines the life you create. Your thoughts actively create your daily reality. When you think in terms of limitations, you won’t try anything new. You will limit your future. When you believe in possibilities, you create a life full of potential and expansion. Embracing a possibility mindset has transformed my career, relationships, sense of purpose, and ultimately my life. It isn't just a nice idea—it's the fundamental action we can take to live much more fulfilled lives.

It’s YOUR time to live the life you were meant to live. If I help you get started, please reach out to me! I would be honored to help.

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1. My story