At What Point Do You Begin To Believe Your Thoughts – A Thought Experiment
On average, you have 50,000 thoughts per day. Approximately 40,000 of those are negative. Many are outright lies. The big question is — At what point do you begin to believe the lies in your own head?
Dr. John guides you through a brief thought experiment to demonstrate the power of your mind, in particular the volume of negative thoughts. And shows how to counter those thoughts for a happier and more successful life. Brief 4 minute show.
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