Positive thinking is touted as the magical cure-all for everything that ails you. Just think positive, they say, and life will be wonderful. If only it were that simple. Let’s cut through the fluff and get real: positive thinking is not a panacea. It’s not going to solve all your problems. You need more than just a sunny disposition to succeed in business.
Just like staring into the sun, positive thinking can give you blind spots. When you’re so focused on seeing the bright side, you might miss the storm clouds gathering on the horizon. You start ignoring the risks, the obstacles, the very real threats that can derail your plans. This kind of blind optimism can lead to poor decision-making. You become like the Titanic, steaming full speed ahead, oblivious to the iceberg in your path.
