The Negativity Fast (eBook)

ANTHONY IANNARINO has twenty years' experience selling and leading sales forces in the staffing industry. He is the writer and publisher of thesalesblog.com and helps organizations transform outdated, legacy sales approaches with contemporary, value-creating techniques that buyers appreciate and that grow revenue.

Preface ix

Disclaimer xiii

Acknowledgments xv

Chapter 1 Why You Are Negative 1

Chapter 2 Talking Yourself into a Negative State 19

Chapter 3 Empathy and How to Lie to Yourself 37

Chapter 4 How to Stop Complaining 57

Chapter 5 The Awesome Power of Gratitude 77

Chapter 6 Reframing Negative Events 97

Chapter 7 How to Live Happily with Political Divisiveness 113

Chapter 8 Wanting and the Perils of Social Media 131

Chapter 9 How to Change Your State 149

Chapter 10 Minding Mindfulness 165

Chapter 11 How to Forget Your Problems and Concerns 177

Chapter 12 The Negativity Fast 189

Endnotes 205

Recommended Resources 219

About the Author 223

Index 225

"A buffet of perceptions, ideas, and mental frameworks to help you cope with the anxieties of life."
--Victor Antonio, Author & Speaker

"If there was no Anthony Iannarino, we'd have to invent him."
--Jeb Blount, Sales Gravy

"The actual title of this book is The Positivity Buffet. It's a hands-on, research-based and practical guide to taking control of how we see the world. If you value your freedom, independence and responsibility, you'll be thrilled to give it a try."
--Seth Godin, author of This is Marketing

"Thank you for tackling this topic, Anthony Iannarino! I desperately needed this book and love how it combines the intellectual, emotional, and practical causes and components of negativity. Chapter 7 was particularly poignant and I'm not only ready to become post-political, I'm excited to start my own Negativity Fast immediately! This is a must-read to not only survive, but thrive emotionally, in today's often toxic environment."
--Mike Weinberg, author of New Sales. Simplified. and Sales Management. Simplified.

"The Negativity Fast is engaging, fun, and riddled with advice whose positive powers are backed by research."
--Howard Bloom, author of The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Journey Into the Forces of History

"In a world where negativity can take a toll on our well-being and relationships, The Negativity Fast offers a refreshing and actionable approach to transform our lives. With transparency about his own journey, Anthony provides a practical roadmap to shift from negative to positive, backed by science and his personal experience. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to break free from negativity and embrace a brighter, more positive future, and lead a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled life."
--Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There