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From Rumination to Action

From Rumination to Action

Daily Chase #83

Aug 27, 2025
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From Rumination to Action
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The defining characteristic of the victim mindset isn't the challenges we face but how we respond to them. When adversity strikes, victims ruminate while warriors act.

Rumination — the endless replay of grievances, explanations, and justifications — creates the illusion of processing without the reality of progress. We f…

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