R’ Halpert* used to work with somebody, and he was very jealous of that other person. He felt that he was more successful and more matzliach. Then he said, “One second. I listen to A Life with Bitachon, and they always say to speak positive. Lie straight through your teeth.” He started saying, “I’m not jealous! I’m so happy for that person. Wow! I have everything going for me!” All he said was positive lies. He said that since he started speaking positively, he is able to fargin that person. He’s happy with himself and he’s happy with them. It’s a different world!
[R’ Zevy Golombeck]