Are You Thinking?

Part 3

A particular train of thought persisted in, be it good or bad, cannot fail to produce its results on the character and circumstances.

If you would perfect your body, guard your mind.

With those who have lived righteously, age is calm, peaceful, and softly mellowed, like the setting sun.

To live continually in thought of ill will, cynicism, suspicion, and envy, is to be confined in a self-made prison hole.

A man should make his purpose the centralizing point of his thoughts.

…strength of character gained will be the measure of his true success…

…so the man of weak thoughts can make them strong by exercising himself in right thinking.

The will to do springs from the knowledge that we can do.

He who has conquered doubt and fear has conquered failure.

All a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts.

As a man thinks, so is he; as he continues to think, so he remains.

He who has control of his thoughts is FREE!

…he is limited only by the thoughts which he chooses.

Are You Thinking?

As a man thinketh - James Allen
Part 2

Negative / Bad / impure thoughts -
Bestial thought crystallize into habits of drunkenness and sensuality, which solidify into circumstances of destitution and disease.
Impure thought of every kind crystallize into enervating and confusing habits, which solidify into distracting and adverse circumstances.
Thoughts of fear, doubt, and indecision crystallize into weak, unmanly, and irresolute habits which solidify into circumstances of failure, indigence, and slavish dependence.
Lazy thought crystallize into habits of uncleanliness and dishonesty, which solidify into circumstances of foulness and beggary.
Hateful and condemnatory thought crystallize into habits of accusations and violence, which solidify into circumstances of injury and persecution.
Selfish thought of all kinds crystallize into habits of self-seeking which solidify into circumstances more or less distressing.

Positive / good / pure thoughts
Beautiful thoughts of all kinds crystallize into habits of grace and kindliness, which solidify into genial and sunny circumstances.
Pure thoughts crystallize into habits of temperance and self-control, which solidify into circumstances of reprose and peace.
Thought of courage, self-reliance, and decision crystallize into manly habits, which solidify into circumstances of success, plenty, and freedom.
Energetic thought crystallize into habits of cleanliness and industry, which solidify into circumstances of pleasantness.
Gentle and forgiving thoughts crystallize into habits of gentleness, which solidify into protective and preservative circumstances.
Loving and unselfish thoughts crystallize into habits of self-forgetfulness for others, which solidify into circumstances of sure and abiding prosperity and true riches.

Are You Thinking?

As a man thinketh - James Allen
Part 1

- that man is the master of thought, the molder of character, and the maker and shaper of condition, environment, and destiny.

Circumstance does not make the man; it reveals him to himself.

Men do not attract that which they want, but that which they are.

Thought and action are the jailers of Fate – they imprison, being base; they are also the angels of Freedom – they liberate, being noble.

A man’s wishes and prayers are only gratified and answered when they harmonize with his thoughts and actions.

Blessedness, not material possessions, is the measure of right thought; wretchedness, not the lack of material possessions, is the measure of wrong thought.

Men imagine that thought can be kept secret, but it cannot:

When You Need to Give a Talk

Dani Johnson shares some good ideas when you need to give a talk.
Whenever you are making a presentation:
1. Build “me too’s”
My past, failures, dysfunctional home, person listening says, “me too.”
2. An amateur sees event as a one shot deal
A professional sees the event as the bridge to a long term relationship
3. Smile – you’re more attractive when you smile 
4. Testimonials – when you share testimonials you are framing the mind of your prospect.
5. You Must Edify –
It shows the environment is good and motivating

IF YOU GET DEFENSIVE – YOU LOOSE!!!