Let’s Make Positivity Sell!
I noticed that all my negative posts get way more views and comments than my positive posts. Now I see why the nightly news is nothing but bad stories, why the tabloids do everything they can to capture celebrities doing bad things, and why the celebrities seem to go out of their way to do bad things…because they all know that’s what sells! It’s pretty sad that people just aren’t nearly as interested in good stories or good deeds. I guess it’s human nature to want to see a train wreck or someone doing something bad so we can feel better about ourselves and our own situation. I think people much prefer negativity so they can either jump in on the complain train or be the hero and offer advice or comfort. People just don’t want to hear about someone doing better than them or being a better person than them. It’s kinda sad but it’s reality I guess. I’ll take a positive spin on it and be thankful I recognize this human flaw because with recognizing it I can steer clear of it and hopefully overcome this natural tendency. I hope anyone who reads this will too!
February 29, 2008 at 12:51 pm
I think when things are going as well there is a need to reach out and offer support. I prefer feel good stories but I dont always comment on them. Todays feel good story medal goes to Bryan Gee and his other woman. Brought tears to my eyes. LOL Stay positive
March 3, 2008 at 4:15 am
To see success is to see your competition get better and you get further behind. Psychologically, we’re a very individualistic society, and some of the things you mention about negativity could very well be true. The positive stories are probably more powerful than negative ones, but it’s much easier to find shame, blame, and ridicule than it is to find joy and peace and comfort.
I hope you stay positive. This post was amazing! Thanks for giving me the upward thinking for today (I’ll need it).