Control your own mind, and you may never be controlled by the mind of another. The mind is the most powerful weapon known to man. It simply cannot be controlled or contained by an outside force, however formidable that force may at first appear. Throughout history, tyrants have tried to control those who opposed them, …
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TRUE WEALTH CONSISTS of ideas, not money. Money is only the material medium that is exchanged for ideas. Paper money in itself—yen, euros, or another currency—is worth nothing; it is the ideas behind it that give it value. The whole point is that you should not go outside to seek wealth. Wealth lies within you. …
There are a number of periods in history that are considered to have been times of great knowledge and enlightenment. There are a handful of historical figures we consider to be the greatest minds of their time or even all times. We think of Albert Einstein, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Thomas Edison among the greatest …
Techniques for Evaluation As an accurate thinker you must scrutinize every bit of information you encounter. You have to realize that some things contain facts while being colored, modified, or exaggerated, either intentionally or carelessly. Any political campaign will demonstrate this point in glorious detail. You should apply some tests to information you encounter. If …
What Is Teamwork? In your mastermind alliance you build a small group of individuals committed to the same definite purpose. You all share the same burning obsession, you each benefit from the increased enthusiasm, imagination, and knowledge, and you are in agreement on the division of the rewards of your labor. Teamwork establishes much the …
Defeat reveals and breaks bad habits, releasing yourenergies for a fresh start with better habits. Defeat supplants vanity and arrogance with humility,paving the way for more harmonious relationships. Defeat causes you to take inventory of your assets andliabilities, both physical and spiritual. Defeat strengthens your willpower by providing itwith a challenge to greater effort. Bodybuilders …
You can think your way into or out of almost any circumstance, good or bad. No action takes place unless it is preceded by thought. If you’re unhappy with the circumstances in which you find yourself, you can improve your situation through the power of thought, just as surely as you can destroy a positive …
The chances are that your job likes you precisely as much as you like it, but no more. You are the world’s greatest expert on your job, and you can make it into what you choose. You may have a job description, but there are few jobs in the world that come with detailed instructions. …
Profanity is a sign of inadequate vocabulary or unsound judgment — or both. Mark Twain once observed that “the difference between the right word and the almost-right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” It is never appropriate to use profanity, especially among people you do not know well. Instead, build your …
Cooperation must start at the head of a department if it is expected at the other end. The same is true for efficiency. In most large organizations, the amount of time and energy that is squandered in interdepartmental rivalry is enormous. Managers who compete with others inside the company waste valuable resources that should be …