Tag: Positivity

The Lies of Impostor Syndrome

Carl Setzer

I love this one by Jorge Cham of PhD comics.

Reminds me of all the times that I’ve had anxiety attacks when asked to push outside of my boundaries. So, a few things to remember:

  • Prof. Jones has plenty invested in the success of his students/team. And a good leader will see things in you that you can’t see. And such a leader won’t let you sit mired in fear and insecurity, but push you past your self-imposed boundaries.
  • Mentors like the above are one of the most crucial elements to pushing past mediocrity into greatness.
  • Impostor Syndrome = LIES!!!

Alrighty, back to your regularly scheduled Thursday.

A Meditation On Beauty, And Our Cruel Nature

Carl Setzer

Life’s immense beauty
Gets overshadowed sometimes
By crass destruction

It concerns me, at times, how much we prefer destructive rhetoric over the positive. There are times I wonder if we, as a group, know how. 


Make The World Better

Carl Setzer

I try so very hard
Birth positive energy
Make the world better

The world is so ugly, so brutal, and I feel it’s critical to counter that. At times, it seems like I’m fighting the incoming tide with a paper cup. Perhaps it’s not enough, too little, but it’s what i must do.

A Good Morning Haiku

Carl Setzer

Good Morning my friends
What will you do with this day?
A gift most divine?

Time is all we have. And, more critically,”now”. We’re not guaranteed tomorrow. So, remember to get done what’s important.

Getting To Win-Win

Carl Setzer

You can’t get win-win 

By being driven by your fears 

Only love drives this 

Walking under the stars 

Carl Setzer

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Seeing your greatness

Carl Setzer

​I see your greatness 

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Negate the Hate 

Carl Setzer

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Positive Impact 

Carl Setzer

​Through each day’s passing 

Seeking positive impact 

Warmth melts the old snow 

Believe in Yourself: A Haiku 

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