‘How To Ditch Toxicity’

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‘Being smart isn’t enough. Being a good person matters more.’

Treat your internal state like a space you’re curating. Is it cluttered or clear?

Know your delta. Let your bottom be a springboard for growth, not a weakness.’

Look for gratitude in your reactions– especially when things don’t go your way.’

Practice kindness as an energy tool, not just a social gesture.’

‘Forgiveness is freedom- from ego, resentment, and regret.’

Visualize your desired outcomes and trace them back to empowering beliefs.’

‘Rest isn’t laziness- it’s preparation. Schedule moments that realign your mindset, body, and spirit.’

Don’t give from emptiness. Refill your cup so your contribution flows from joy, not guilt.’

‘A grateful life isn’t a perfect life- it’s a practiced one.’

See each mistake as a stepping stone, not a stop sign. … Failure often precedes greatness.’

Learn the lesson, then move forward. Reflection brings growth; rumination brings stagnation.’

Life is unpredictable. Stay grounded in your values and adaptable in your actions.’

Source

David Meltzer (2026). Don’t Do Business with Dicks: How to Ditch Toxity and Align Yourself with Positive Influences

Immunity Is Not Permanent

Being smart, strong, successful, and resourceful is not enough. The immunity you think you have is not real, and the protections you think you have in place are not permanent.’

‘You don’t have a multi-disciplinary team paid to support you- you only have your own health.’

Be self-aware and pay attention to early signs of a decrease in your resilience.’

In resilience, unhelpful thoughts eat your best intentions for breakfast.’

One thing we have control over is our thoughts. We need to listen to our self-talk and watch for possible biases to make good decisions.’

When it comes to your resilience, tipping too far toward optimism can become a liability.’

Resources are limited, just like in business. Which means you have to make choices.’

Start with clarity on your values and the forces affecting your context.’

We don’t want an unrealistic plan you do not implement; we want a realistic plan you start today.’

‘You may tell yourself that you can’t possibly need help to design something that should be so obvious. The reality is that it’s not.’

Strategy is only as strong as its execution.’

Marie-Helene Pelletier (2024). The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health