David Emerald's framework contrasts the Drama Triangle (Victim, Persecutor, Rescuer) with a Creator stance. Instead of asking "What's wrong?" ask "What do I want?" and take one small step toward it. Your creator self responds; your victim self reacts.
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Today's book the Power of TED T E D Ted by David Emerald A powerful framework for breaking out of victim thinking and stepping into your full creative potential personally, professionally, and relationally. This was one of my very first philosopher's notes I created forever ago. Here's your one minute summary. You're playing a role. Choose it wisely. Are you the victim, persecutor or rescuer? Or will you become the creator, challenger, or coach? It's a really powerful framework. Victim mindset reacts. It focuses on problems, blame, and helplessness. Whereas the creator mindset responds. It focuses on vision, choice, and empowered action. Shift your questions. Ask what do I want? Instead of what's wrong? Then take one small step toward that outcome. You want to change the drama triangle. When you show up as a creator instead of a victim, you invite others to rise with you into growth, service, and courage. You're not stuck in a story, you're writing. 1. What would your creator self choose today?