Molly Watts

The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast

Molly Watts, Author & Coach

  • Think Thursday: Possibility Thinking vs Positive Thinking

Think Thursday: Possibility Thinking vs Positive Thinking

Thursday 31st July 2025

Explore the power of possibility thinking with Molly Watts. Learn how this mindset can transform your approach to change and personal growth.
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The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast
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Molly Watts
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Possibility Thinking: A New Mindset for Change

Episode Overview

  • Possibility thinking focuses on staying open to change rather than forced optimism.
  • Activates brain regions responsible for planning and future imagination.
  • Helps overcome self-limiting beliefs through curiosity and exploration.
  • Provides a practical framework for applying possibility thinking.
  • Encourages mental rehearsal to build new neural pathways.
"The only place where your dream becomes impossible is in your own thinking" - Robert Schuller
In this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly Watts takes listeners on a journey through the fascinating concept of possibility thinking. Forget the sugar-coated world of positive thinking and dive into a mindset that’s grounded in science and reality. Molly introduces the idea that possibility thinking is all about staying mentally open to new ideas and change, even when things seem uncertain.
She shares the story of Reverend Robert Schuller, who exemplified this mindset by preaching from a drive-in movie theatre roof, ultimately leading to the creation of the iconic Crystal Cathedral. Molly unpacks the difference between possibility thinking and positive thinking, explaining how the former doesn't demand unwavering belief but rather a willingness to explore potential outcomes. This approach activates your brain's prefrontal cortex and default mode network, which are essential for planning and imagining future possibilities.
Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, Molly encourages you to ask yourself what might be possible and to challenge those self-limiting beliefs that often hold you back. You’ll learn how to apply possibility thinking in your own life with Molly’s five-step framework. From recognising self-limiting beliefs to adopting forward-facing thoughts, she offers tangible strategies for embracing change.
So if you’re feeling stuck or need a fresh perspective, this episode might just spark the curiosity and openness needed to transform your mindset. Why not give it a listen and see where your own possibility thinking can take you?
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