If you've been sold the idea that "positive vibes only" is the secret to success, I hate to break it to you, but that’s bullshit.

Toxic positivity tells us to ignore struggles, slap on a smile, and hope for the best. But real growth? It comes from grit, resilience, and facing the hard stuff head-on. Just like a seed has to break through the dirt to grow, or an athlete has to put in the gruelling miles before a marathon, there’s no shortcut to strength.

In this episode of Microdosing Growth, I’m calling out the self-help snake oil, ditching the delusion of ‘just think happy thoughts,’ and diving into why you need to embrace the discomfort if you actually want to move forward.

Next time you catch yourself saying, “I just need to stay positive,” stop. Acknowledge the challenge, make a plan, and take action. Growth happens when you move through the hard stuff, not around it.

Tune in, toughen up, and let’s get to work.

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