Growth Mindset Tip #30 - Your Energy Travels Down the Leash

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In this episode, Michael shares Growth Mindset Tip #30 as he celebrates 25 years since his Last Bad Day.

This one comes straight from life with his dog-loving wife: the idea that our energy travels down the leash. Just as our pets can sense when we're joyful or anxious, the people around us pick up on our energy, whether it's at a concert, in a stadium, or as we walk into a room.

Michael revisits the acronym GRACE he created during his hospital recovery and reminds us that, no matter what we're going through, we always have a choice about the energy we bring into any space. And that doesn't mean bypassing hard emotions. Sometimes the most honest thing we can do is feel them fully, maybe with a good snuggle from a fur baby along the way.

You will discover:

• Why your energy travels down the leash, and how your pets (and people) can sense it
• The GRACE framework Michael created in the hospital: Gratitude, Reframing, Awareness/Acceptance/Action, Community, and Energy
• Why choosing your energy doesn't mean suppressing your real emotions
• A simple reminder that you're always at choice, even in hard moments

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