Leave It

My dog taught me how to live better. Here's what happened.

We got Waffles, our first dog. Mini-Golden Doodle. Pure love with fur. Here she is:

The trainer taught us all the usual commands: sit, stay, come.

But one command changed everything:

"Leave it."

Simple words. Powerful lesson:

• Dog sees something interesting

• You say "leave it"

• Dog walks away

• Life goes on

Then it hit me:

• Bad thought? Leave it

• Angry email? Leave it

• Office drama? Leave it

• Past mistake? Leave it

• Future worry? Leave it

Your brain is like a puppy:

• Wants to chase every thought

• Gets excited by problems

• Needs clear commands

• Responds to consistency

But here's the magic:

Add two more commands to "leave it":

1. "There are no absolutes"

2. "Everything is going to be OK"

Now you have a complete system:

• "Leave it" stops the chase

• "No absolutes" kills the drama

• "Everything OK" brings peace

I use this daily:

• Client angry? Leave it

• Competition winning? No absolutes

• Market crashing? Everything OK

Sounds too simple? Ask Waffles. She's happier than most humans.

Want proof it works?

• Sold a company for 8 figures

• Sleep like a baby

• Smile like Waffles

The secret isn't complex:

• Dogs don't overthink

• Dogs don't hold grudges

• Dogs just... leave it

Think for yourself. Test everything. Keep what works.

And pet your dog while doing it.