Earl reminded us that we have at our constant disposal the most powerful Supercomputer ever known to mankind. And it is tucked conveniently in the space between our ears.
How many of us consistently direct our thoughts for a specific outcome? Few indeed.
In fact, most of us never use our minds to their full potential. It's not like they came with owner's manuals . . .
. . . but we can change all that!
Let’s examine a simple method for attaining our goals in less time ... with less effort ... and with more joy than we thought possible.
1. Daily Reading
Read your goals aloud, first thing upon arising, throughout the day, and just before retiring at night. Keep an index of your Top 10 Goals in your wallet or purse for easy reference. This daily habit is essential. The method . . . extremely powerful. Even if it’s all you ever do. Isn't investing 20 minutes a day to build your “dream life” about the easiest thing you can do with your spare time?
2. Build a "Dreambook"
Find attractive pictures of items on your list, and keep them in a loose-leaf binder. Be as specific as possible. If your list has a Silver, 2005 BMW Z3 on it, get the brochure and cut out a picture for your book. If your goal is abstract (happier family life, more time to spend with kids, etc.), try to find pictures which convey the concept. Refer to your book DAILY.
3. Use Positive Affirmations
Affirmations are short phrases which are repeated frequently, like a mantra. They affect your subconscious mind in the same way as hypnosis. Use them to reinforce a positive self-image. An example: "Every day,in every way, I'm getting better and better." Get creative and make up your own. Make them specific and repeat them often throughout the day.
4. Service to Others
The truism, "What goes around, comes around" is so-called because it is true. Focus on serving others in all you do, and succees in achieving your goals will be certain. Sound inconsistent? Try it. When we help others get what they want, our own wants flock toward us like a gaggle of geese.
Our thoughts are the captains at the helm of a great ship -- our actions. Our goals, the map and compass. The ship can hardly go but where the captain steers, can it?
Make the commitment to follow this program for the next 30 days. Allow it to work for you. You may find that, by then, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without it.
