Thinking about 'what you can do' before 'it will work out' | Message for July 18th

Getters Iida has compiled words that accompany each of the
365 days of the year into one book. He reminds us with

gentle words of the important things we tend to forget
in our daily lives.

In my daily life, I want to gain small insights. With that thought in mind, I also introduce this message every day.

At the start of the day, I would be happy if you could read it quietly.

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■ Message for July 18th

"You must not be an optimist in the sense of a 'happy-go-lucky' person. You must be an optimist in the sense of 'optimism'."

To sum up this day's message in one phrase, it means
"It is not just about thinking optimistically, but about taking positive action after accepting reality, which becomes the power to open up your fortune."

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■ Being 'happy-go-lucky' is different from 'optimism'

"It will surely work out."

This phrase sounds positive, but this book states that
being 'happy-go-lucky' is different from 'optimism'.

A happy-go-lucky person tends to look away from problems and think,
"It will work out."

On the other hand, an optimist looks firmly at reality and thinks,
"I'm sure I can overcome this. Let's do what I can right now to make that happen."

The difference lies in
whether or not you take action.

■ Hope requires action

It is important to speak positive words. However, that alone will not change reality.

While holding onto hope, keep stacking up small steps.
That attitude will change the future little by little.

"There are views that can only be seen after taking action."

I feel that this message is teaching us
that very thing.

■ Tested precisely when things are difficult

When things aren't going well, it is

important
not to give up by saying "I'm done for," nor to abandon things by saying "it will work out eventually," but to think,
"It will surely be okay. What shall I do now to make that happen?"

Difficult times may be the
perfect opportunity to cultivate optimism.

■ A small step you can take starting today

・Instead of ending with 'it will work out,'
　decide on one thing you can do today to make it happen.

・When you have worries,
　try focusing your awareness on actions toward a solution rather than the problem itself.

・Think about
　what kind of first step a positive person you respect would take.

There are things in life that you cannot change yourself.
However, you can always change your own actions.

While believing that 'it will surely get better,' move forward one step at a time.
That accumulation will likely cultivate your future luck.

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