In our coffee date this week, I take you through a thought-provoking essay by Brianna Wiest from her book 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think titled 101 Things More Worth Thinking About Than Whatever Is Consuming You. This essay is a powerful reminder of how our thoughts shape our reality.

If you’ve ever found yourself trapped in an endless loop of overthinking—whether about a past mistake, a lost opportunity, or a person who didn’t choose you—this episode is for you. Wiest’s words gently shift our focus to the infinite possibilities, curiosities, and wonders that deserve our attention instead. From the randomness of life’s breakthroughs to the beauty of a single moment, this essay offers a fresh perspective on what truly matters. More than that, it provides nuggets with which to build new ways of thinking.

Pour yourself a cup of something warm, settle in, and let’s redirect our thoughts toward something far more fulfilling.

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