--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: You hear certain things, negative things…" description: "\"You hear certain things, negative things, all the time that aren't true, but you never hear about the positive.\" — Floyd Mayweather, Jr" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b87/floyd-mayweather-jr-1949_certain_you-hear-certain-things-negative-things_2795476.png" --- # You hear certain things, negative things, all the time… ![“You hear certain things, negative things, all the time that aren't true, but you never hear about the positive.” quote by Floyd Mayweather, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b87/floyd-mayweather-jr-1949_certain_you-hear-certain-things-negative-things_2795476.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b87/floyd-mayweather-jr-1949_certain_you-hear-certain-things-negative-things_2795476.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b87/floyd-mayweather-jr-1949_certain_you-hear-certain-things-negative-things_2795476.png) > “You hear certain things, negative things, all the time that aren't true, but you never hear about the positive.” [Floyd Mayweather, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/floyd-mayweather-jr/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Negative self‑talk dominates, while positive feedback is scarce. **In simple terms:** Negativity is loud, positivity quiet. Key Takeaway Seek and amplify positive affirmations. Themes self‑talk negativity positivity Mood motivational reflective Type self‑improvement psychology When to use this quote - coaching sessions - personal journaling - team meetings Key Concepts cognitive bias mental health Questions to Reflect On - How can you create a positive feedback loop? - What sources of positivity can you trust? 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