Let’s Rethink This…”Small Hinges Swing Big Doors”

Core Article: Let’s Rethink This…”Small Hinges Swing Big Doors”

Paragraph I’m Pondering: “This may come as a shock to you…”

Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “My business is a magnet for prosperity…

Book Review: Wishes Fulfilled: Mastering The Art of Manifesting by Wayne Dyer

Cool Stuff: The longest study ever done about happiness…hmmm…

AI Info & Resources: How India is using AI to help identify diseases

Let’s Rethink This…”Small Hinges Swing Big Doors”

Back in 2007, at my very first GKIC (Glazer Kennedy Insider’s Circle) conference, I heard this phrase: “Small hinges swing big doors.” It was all about marketing—how simple tweaks can make a huge difference. That stuck with me. And it was so true.

Now, I want to flip it. What if this applies to your life just as much as your business? What if small shifts in your thoughts could swing open big changes in your world?

This ties back to my email from February about living your life backwards— the new focus needs to be being, doing, and having in that order. If you missed the eNewsletter, you can view it here. That email was about how you shape your life.

This is about the lens you’re looking through.

I just started reading Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots by Srikumar Rao. It’s the kind of book that makes you stop mid-sentence and rethink what you’ve been taught and look at your old beliefs. He talks about how one shift in your mindset can immediately change how you experience life.

Think about it this way. Imagine a cave that’s been sealed in darkness for a thousand years. You open a door, and the light floods in instantly. The darkness doesn’t fight back, doesn’t fade slowly. It’s just gone. That’s how quickly things can change when you adjust the way you see the world.

Dr. Rao says your real home isn’t your house, your office, or wherever you physically live.

Your real home is in your mind.

It’s the stories you tell yourself. The old beliefs you hold onto. The meaning and judgment you assign to what happens in your life.

So, what story are you living in? What if you don’t need to get somewhere or become something to finally feel like you’ve made it? What if you already have everything you need to live the life you want right now?

Here’s a challenge for you this week: Catch yourself in a moment of frustration, doubt, or stress.

Pause. Ask yourself, “What’s another way to see this?” That’s your small hinge. That’s the shift that can open a much bigger door in your mind.

Here are 4 More Small Shifts You Can make to Open Big Doors In Your Mind:

Catch Your Thought Loops – The next time you find yourself caught in a spiral of frustration or self-doubt, pause. Ask yourself, “Is this thought pattern actually true, or just a habit?” Most of the time, it’s just a mental loop running on autopilot. Noticing it is the first step to breaking free.
Shift Your Brain – Catch yourself in a moment of frustration, doubt, or stress. Pause. Ask yourself, “What’s another way to see this?” That’s your small hinge. That’s the shift that can open a much bigger door in your mind.
Reframe Just One Thing Today – Take a situation that’s bothering you and flip the script. Instead of saying, “This is happening to me,” try, “This is happening FOR me.” What if the delay, the challenge, or the tough conversation is actually an opportunity? Just try it once and see how it shifts your energy.
Practice Future Gratitude – You’ve probably heard about gratitude lists, right? This time, try writing down three things you’re grateful for that haven’t happened yet. This isn’t about wishful thinking—it’s about training your brain to expect good things and look for possibilities.

I’d love to hear how this resonates for you.

Tell me—what’s one small shift you can make today?

To big doors and open minds!

Paragraph I’m Pondering

Paragraph I’m Pondering

“All of our misery, all of our pain, is caused by a resistance to the way life is unfolding. Fortunately, there is a remedy. Joy comes from total acceptance of what is. As you go through life, observe how you are continuously wedded to your preferences. If you are like most, you want the world to unfurl in a matter that pleases you. This may come as a shock to you because you think of yourself as easygoing and open-minded. Nevertheless, you are a control freak; you just don’t admit it or recognize it in yourself.” Srikumar Rao Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots

Powerful Affirmations to Inspire

“I am open to the limitless abundance of the universe, and wealth flows to me with ease.”
“My business is a magnet for prosperity and positive change, growing effortlessly every day.”
“I am a powerful creator of my own success, and I celebrate every achievement.”

Book Review

Wishes Fulfilled: Mastering The Art of Manifesting by Wayne Dyer

Cool Stuff

This story about finding the Endurance, a ship that sunk off Antarctica, is pretty amazing. This ship was the explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s, and it sank in 1915. Nat Geo created a documentary about what happened to his ship and crew when they were stuck in Antarctica… Talk about courage and adventures—brrrrr.
The longest adult study ever done reveals some fascinating things about happiness. Dr. Robert Waldinger’s study on lifelong happiness followed thousands of humans over 85 years.
This is an interesting video interview with the new Nike CEO, Elliott Hill, talking about sales decline and what they will do to change it. They interviewed him on their corporate campus, which is in Beaverton, OR. And here’s a fun fact: Alice and I have been there. It’s a very cool place. It’s huge!

AI Info and Resources

Health outcomes across India can be improved with this AI model that can detect diseases based on coughs. Hmmm, very interesting….
How AI is speeding the mining of resources needed to power a clean economy –
Writing content that generative AI search engines will cite, according to experts.

Weekly Photos

Emma can fall asleep anywhere – even on top of a book about Boundaries!
Alice and I on a very cold and cloudy hiking day.
Yep, here it is – ANOTHER Quarter – and this one also has a woman on it. What are the odds of that finding two quarters in 3 weeks that both have women on them? The first one was Maya Angelou. This one is Edith Kanaka’ole. There are actually 15 quarters that have prominent women on them. Yep, money’s coming to me every week now. 🙂
There’s me playing around with the camera, taking a different view.
I love this pic with Harley. He’s the best dog, always making sure I’m not too far behind. I love taking our neighbor’s dog for a walk, and he loves it, too.
Emma’s so funny with treats lately. This one definitely looks like she’s smoking a cigar. It’s a sweet potato treat.
This is one of my favorite pics of the trail with the sun shining

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