Ever noticed how positive people tend to attract good fortune, opportunities, and similarly upbeat individuals into their lives…
While negative people seem to constantly encounter setbacks, challenges, and pessimism?
It’s almost like we’re walking magnets. 🧲
What we focus on, the energy we exude—Positive or negative—Acts as a beacon, attracting similar energies and outcomes into our lives. If you’re charged with positivity, you draw in positive experiences and opportunities (and vice versa).
This concept isn’t new. In fact, it’s deeply rooted in history and wisdom. You’ll see what I mean in the following biblical story of Caleb and Joshua. 👇
Moses sent twelve spies to scout the land of Canaan (now known as Israel), which G-d had promised to the Israelites. Upon their return, ten of the spies reported that the land, while fertile, was inhabited by giants and would be “impossible” to conquer. This caused the Israelite community to panic and lose faith in G-d’s promise.
However, Caleb and Joshua, the two remaining, maintained their faith and positivity. They didn’t ignore the difficulties but chose to focus on the promise and potential of the land.
Their positive outlook was not just wishful thinking; it was grounded in their faith and trust that with the right mindset and divine support, they could overcome ANY obstacle.
What happened next was truly remarkable…
While the rest of the spies were condemned to die in the desert due to their lack of faith, G-d rewarded Caleb and Joshua due to their faith, and they were the ONLY adults from their generation allowed to enter the Promised Land.
(Numbers 14:30, Numbers 26:65, Joshua 14:6-14).
Over the past 14 years, I’ve seen this EXACT principle play out at Business Nitrogen.
We’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of clients. Time after time, I’ve noticed those who approach their ventures with a mindset similar to Caleb and Joshua’s—(Filled with positivity and a “can-do” attitude)—Tend to see the MOST growth and success.
These are the clients who, despite the inevitable challenges and “giants” in their path, choose to focus and double down on achieving their business’s full potential.
They understand that obstacles are merely opportunities in disguise, meant to be overcome, NOT reasons to retreat or quickly switch course before realizing the success in continued testing.
On the other hand, I’ve also encountered people who are a bit more pessimistic…Those who see the glass half empty and mainly focus on what can (and inherently will) go wrong, rather than the positive future they want to create.
Don’t get me wrong, I know you need to look at all sides of a situation (the good, the possible bad, and the ugly).
…But don’t let the bad and ugly cloud your vision. Instead, use what can go wrong to plan what you will do should it happen. That way, you’ll have already turned the negative into positive learning moments and have your next steps ready to go.
So at the end of the day, the energy and focus you bring to your projects, the way you choose to see the world—(Half full or half empty)—Can significantly influence how quickly and easily your business can grow.
That’s why, at Business Nitrogen, we prioritize partnering with those who look to make the most of every situation, who see challenges as stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks.
So as you and I continue building our businesses this week, let’s challenge ourselves to adopt a mindset of positivity and expectancy of good. Instead of worrying about what could go wrong, let’s start asking ourselves:
- What if things go right?
- How many more lives can we positively impact?
- How much more growth can we achieve?
Because sometimes, the ONLY thing holding you back from scaling your business 10X is yourself.
It’s not the market, not the competition, not even the challenges that come your way—It’s the mindset that either limits you or liberates you. If you think too small, if you let fear dictate your decisions, you won’t attract the success you hoped for (and that I know you deserve).
To your success,
David