I wanted to be a 150% entrepreneur and a 150% mom, and I found that I was having a very hard time doing both. I was about 75% and 75% - still better than 100%, but not what I was accustomed to at work.
Barbara CorcoranRead
A complainer is like a Death Eater because there's a suction of negative energy. You can catch a great attitude from great people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Negative people drain your energy, while positive people can uplift you.
In this quote, Barbara Corcoran compares complainers to Death Eaters, emphasizing how negativity can pull others down and consume energy. Conversely, she highlights the impact of surrounding oneself with positive individuals, suggesting that a great attitude can be contagious and foster a better outlook on life.
Themes
NegativityPositivityEnergyAttitudeComplaining
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, to encourage a positive atmosphere, I could say this quote to remind everyone to focus on solutions.
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