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I’ve been fighting this virus for years now
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There’s a particularly nasty group of viruses out there. Viruses that influence your thinking. They influence how you see the world. They are everywhere yet no one is talking about them: Memetic viruses. Contagious beliefs that hijack your thinking. These thought-viruses can come from anywhere: The news, social media, your parents, friends, colleagues, teachers, even well-meaning mentors… And once they’re in your mind, they’ll shape how you see the world. You don’t choose them… you catch them. And if you don’t examine them, they’ll quietly shape your entire life. “You’re falling behind” Every conversation you have, every scroll, every post you look at, every headline you read is subtly reprogramming your mind. And in today’s society so much of it is geared towards: -Fear How good do you feel after a one hour doom scroll? That’s not just energy… that’s influence. It’s entering your brain and shaping how you see the world. It’s never been more important to protect yourself against these thinking viruses. -Curate what you allow into your brain (people, media, content) You have the power to decide what ideas get to take root in your mind. And when you protect your attention: You also protect your potential. Much love, PS: What I’m reading: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro PPS: This Tuesday I did a Linkedin Live on "How to Escape the Overthinking Trap" you can check it out here. |
Alex Ostergaard
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