When you ask
“what’s-wrong” questions… | When you ask
“what’s-right” questions… |
Your ENERGY feels
LIMITED | Your ENERGY feels
UNLIMITED |
| Why is this so? | Why is this so? |
| Your analytical mind is immediately engaged when you are asked a “what’s-wrong” question | Your intuitive mind is immediately engaged when you are asked a “what’s-right” question |
Analytical reasoning
consumes energy | Intuitive reasoning
generates energy |
A shrinking supply of energy
reinforces
a shortage-based view of life | An expanding supply of energy
reinforces
an abundance view of life |
You learn to dislike thinking because
it consumes so much energy | You learn to love to think because
it generates so much energy |
You seek to limit the energy cost
of thinking by classifying and judging | You expand the energy gain
of thinking by exploring new ideas |
You focus on protecting against loss
and exposing your weaknesses | You delight in leveraging your gains
and building your strengths |
The energy cost of thinking
leaves you increasingly
resistant to change | The energy gain from thinking
inspires you to
seek additional insights |
