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Remember the opening from the Charles Dicken’s book, A Tale of Two Cities?
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”
That’s how I felt when Plato and I stumbled upon a herd of one hundred plus Elk 🦌in the park near our house😱.
Fortunately, Plato came running back to me and he didn’t end up getting in big trouble chasing the wildlife🐾😌🙏.
That moment reminded me how much life is shaped by how we choose to respond.
And that’s exactly the idea behind Dr. Josh Axe’s book, Think This, Not That. It’s all about flipping the script—recognizing we can shift our mindset anytime, even when life throws unexpected surprises at us.
As the world continues to spin out of control, this couldn’t be more important. Whether it’s facing health changes, making Medicare decisions, or simply navigating life’s ups and downs, adopting the right mindset can turn “the worst of times” into “the best of times.”
Like when KC decided to try snowboarding…but we took him down the expert side of the mountain😩🙈 (poor guy, he looked like Sasquatch in the snow).
Here are 4 powerful mind shifts from the book that apply to all of us:
1. Think Abundance, Not Scarcity
Too often, we think, “I’m too old to try that” or “It’s too late to change.”
Flip it: There’s still so much time to grow, explore, and live fully.
Try This: Pick one new experience this month—whether it’s a hobby, class, or trip you’ve been putting off. New challenges keep you sharp!
Though we definitely started KC on the wrong side of the mountain🏔️, by the end of the trip, he had learned enough to enjoy the process🏆.
2. Think Confidence, Not Fear
It’s natural to feel uneasy when it comes to health changes, life’s curveballs, or Medicare Choices. But fear keeps us stuck.
Flip it: Replace fear with confidence—remind yourself, “I’ve handled challenges before. I can handle this, too.”
Try This: Take one step toward clarity today—whether it’s scheduling your preventive screenings, facing a challenge, or booking a quick Medicare review with me. Being informed is the fastest path to feeling in control.
Fun fact: After skiing, the left side of the table was drinking wine…for medicinal purposes 🤣 (and sore bodies)🍷!
3. Think Focus🧘, Not Overwhelm
Don’t let everything pile up in your mind.
Flip it: Focus on one small step at a time.
Try This: Set a single wellness goal this week—like a 10-minute walk each day or preparing one healthy meal at home🥗.
Plato told me he felt much more confident about chasing the wild turkeys instead of the Elk, but I kept him on the leash just the same.
4. Think Possibility, Not Limitation
Forget “It’s too late” or “I’m stuck.”
Flip it: Ask yourself, “What’s next for me?”
Try This: Write down a few things you’ve always wanted to do—big or small—and take one step toward making it happen.
My wife Q spent 30 years chained to a corporate desk. When the pandemic hit, and work was miserable, Quantz quit her job and said “we need to change everything.” I still work as much as I ever did, but now, I work virtually. Q has reinvented herself as a traveler and that includes medical missions, like the one she is on in Kenya. Happy wife, happy life!
At the end of the day, it’s all about choosing possibility over limitation. Life’s too short to let fear or doubt hold you back.
Keep asking yourself, “What’s next?”—and take that next step.
Be like my big brother Robert. Despite severing his spinal cord in a bike accident five years ago, he rose from the ashes.
Despite many daily challenges, Robert still practices medicine, plays pickleball, mentors young medical students, and makes the world a better place. He’s the first one to tell you, gettin’ old ain’t for sissies! I am so proud of my brother!
Don’t leave your best song unsung. Your story’s still being written—make it one worth telling.
Keep squeezing the juice out of life and look for ways to help others!
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Karl Bruns-Kyler is a Medicare insurance broker and independent Medicare agent licensed to help Medicare recipients in thirty states around the country, including:
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