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Gabriele Oettingen
Rethinking Positive Thinking
Discover why dreaming isn’t enough—and how mental contrasting can unlock real motivation and results.
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Mental contrasting beats positive visualization for achieving ambitious goals – Rethinking Positive Thinking by Gabriele Oettingen proves why facing obstacles mentally prepares you for real success. This comprehensive goal achievement summary and scientific findings reveal:
- WOOP Method - Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan creates actionable strategies from dreams
- Mental Contrasting - Visualizing obstacles alongside desires generates energy for action
- Fantasy Trap - Pure positive thinking reduces motivation by tricking your brain into premature satisfaction
- Implementation Intentions - If-then planning for obstacles doubles goal achievement rates
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