tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14536479689349702402024-03-05T15:29:46.925+01:00Deep-Think"Learn How to Make Your Mind Work for You"Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-13144928671583994032012-04-26T20:00:00.002+01:002012-04-26T20:21:33.913+01:00How to Understand and Utilize the Three Servants of Success (Universal Mind)<m:smallfrac m:val="off">
<m:dispdef>
<m:lmargin m:val="0">
<m:rmargin m:val="0">
<m:defjc m:val="centerGroup">
<m:wrapindent m:val="1440">
<m:intlim m:val="subSup">
<m:narylim m:val="undOvr">
</m:narylim></m:intlim>
</m:wrapindent>
</m:defjc></m:rmargin></m:lmargin></m:dispdef></m:smallfrac><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtl7LFJZHVZ0odqU5qpme7GDuWacmvWNRtfxjLQIbT5GCDO_L7681uqBrhQ6kJzQDU5M0HKl98JNCbDv4MnDr_GaYYceIGQgfSFl7M7EZ_unWo-lFQn5gjcC7XVJ_l1GzbWxCFsbFVKAY/s1600/How+to+Understand+and+Utilize+the+Three+Servants+of+Success.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtl7LFJZHVZ0odqU5qpme7GDuWacmvWNRtfxjLQIbT5GCDO_L7681uqBrhQ6kJzQDU5M0HKl98JNCbDv4MnDr_GaYYceIGQgfSFl7M7EZ_unWo-lFQn5gjcC7XVJ_l1GzbWxCFsbFVKAY/s200/How+to+Understand+and+Utilize+the+Three+Servants+of+Success.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>“It is a psychological law that whatever we wish to
accomplish, we must impress on the subjective or subconscious mind.”</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<b>-Orison Swett Marden</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<m:smallfrac m:val="off">
<m:dispdef>
<m:lmargin m:val="0">
<m:rmargin m:val="0">
<m:defjc m:val="centerGroup">
<m:wrapindent m:val="1440">
<m:intlim m:val="subSup">
<m:narylim m:val="undOvr">
</m:narylim></m:intlim>
</m:wrapindent>
</m:defjc></m:rmargin></m:lmargin></m:dispdef></m:smallfrac></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Okay, so last week, I talked about the<a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2012/04/how-to-understand-and-utilize-three.html" target="_blank"> conscious and subconscious mind</a>. In this post, you’ll learn about the third mind and how you
can use all through three to your benefit.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
So, what's this Universal Mind?
<b> </b><br />
<br />
<b>The Super-Conscious Mind</b></div>
<ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal">
This is otherwise referred to as the "God Mind", the
one that converts thoughts into reality. It is the realm of all knowledge and
wisdom but only few know how to voluntarily access it. It's this mind that has
brought into reality everything that you see happening in your life and around
you. It is the highest level of the three minds that, when accessed can provide
solutions to the most pressing issues. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br />
<a name='more'></a>It is the home of all levels of vibrations. All our thoughts
are represented as vibrations. When we think, those vibrations tend to meet
with other vibrations on our level but have the ability to move to higher
levels. What this means is that the level of our thought vibrations in this
realm is dependent on how stimulated our mind is and how predominant that
thought is.<br />
<br />
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Geniuses often have access to this higher level of vibration
than any other human. This is why in order to track down a genius (who might be
a villain), you need to use another genius (as a cop or investigator). You can
relate this to the TV series, Prison Break with Alex Mahone tracking Scofield
(I just love those guys). </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br />
<br />
It's in this realm that ideas flow from one person to another.
This is why, when you have an idea, hold on to it and act on it if not, it'll
just find someone else vibrating on the same level who will.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The good thing about this mind is that it doesn't bring
anything into your reality without your consent. This shows that you have the
power to determine what happens to you. It all starts with you, the conscious
mind.<br />
<br />
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>How Can You Use These
Servants To Your Benefit?</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Now, here comes the interesting part. One thing you should
note is that all these three minds are actually just one mind in three
dimensions.<br />
<br />
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The normal method of getting thoughts into your subconscious
mind is to make them predominant. Well, there's another way which is much
faster.<br />
<br />
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>When you drift off to
sleep, you partially leave your conscious state of mind. The rule of
predominance also works here, only that it's much faster. The thoughts you feed
yourself with in this state get a fast track into the sub-conscious mind. It's
just like being in a trance. You leave all distractions and oppressive thoughts
behind and you become at rest. This is the best time to give your life
instructions on how you want it to turn out.</i><br />
<br />
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
This is where <a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2011/09/best-way-to-get-rid-of-negative.html" target="_blank">positive affirmations</a> come in. By making
positive affirmations on different areas in your life regularly, you trigger
positive results, results that you want to see.<br />
<br />
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Now you may be wondering, "How do I make positive
affirmations on my life when I'm not even conscious?" You can, but you
have to start the process before you enter this state. As you stay in bed and
recite these affirmations from your head or a book, you might drift off to
sleep. Even as you doze off, you are still conscious of the fact that you are
reading something and you find yourself still reading even though your
concentration reduces. It is during this time that you “hypnotize yourself”.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br />
As you do this often, you might find yourself reciting the
affirmations even as you gain consciousness in the morning. Also, don't leave everything to bedtime. Throughout your day, say them to yourself
occasionally when you have the chance. This will turn them to <a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2011/08/why-you-dont-get-what-you-want.html" target="_blank">predominant thoughts</a> and then will be transferred to the next level.<br />
<br />
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
In other words, the key is stay positive most of the time. I
said most of the time because negative thoughts creep up sometimes (getting rid
of them is not as easy as it sounds). But when you notice that your thoughts
are negative, wave them off and replace them. The more you do this, the more
positive your world would turn out to be. Your mind can change your reality; it
just depends on how you use it.<br />
<br />
<m:smallfrac m:val="off">
<m:dispdef>
<m:lmargin m:val="0">
<m:rmargin m:val="0">
<m:defjc m:val="centerGroup">
<m:wrapindent m:val="1440">
<m:intlim m:val="subSup">
<m:narylim m:val="undOvr">
</m:narylim></m:intlim>
</m:wrapindent>
</m:defjc></m:rmargin></m:lmargin></m:dispdef></m:smallfrac><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Do you think I missed
out anything? How else do you think we can influence the thoughts in our
subconscious mind? I’d really love to hear your insightful comments.</b><br />
<br />
Don't forget to share this post with friends.<br />
<a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a><b> </b></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-40439710849569026302012-04-17T17:25:00.001+01:002012-04-17T17:33:48.243+01:00How to Understand and Utilize the Three Servants of Success<m:smallfrac m:val="off"> <m:dispdef> <m:lmargin m:val="0"> <m:rmargin m:val="0"> <m:defjc m:val="centerGroup"> <m:wrapindent m:val="1440"> <m:intlim m:val="subSup"> <m:narylim m:val="undOvr"> </m:narylim></m:intlim> </m:wrapindent> </m:defjc></m:rmargin></m:lmargin></m:dispdef></m:smallfrac><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicDTe0RBTXvHQKJp3nZMzt6FOMtbOa7WcrAh-E5Z8wR_qSUzzDIvdFD4r6jAQbkCww8FMzlg1Y-GcjNxm8mNxCY2yWyLchWuGcVhdateLg1PDt8FBZy8rSGf8VxdpC4l2TZNbqwVpMUio/s1600/How+to+Understand+and+Utilize+the+Three+Servants+of+Success.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicDTe0RBTXvHQKJp3nZMzt6FOMtbOa7WcrAh-E5Z8wR_qSUzzDIvdFD4r6jAQbkCww8FMzlg1Y-GcjNxm8mNxCY2yWyLchWuGcVhdateLg1PDt8FBZy8rSGf8VxdpC4l2TZNbqwVpMUio/s200/How+to+Understand+and+Utilize+the+Three+Servants+of+Success.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>“It is a psychological law that whatever we wish to accomplish, we must impress on the subjective or subconscious mind.”</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><b>-Orison Swett Marden</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">In my previous post, I shared<a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2012/03/two-lessons-from-mind-gurus.html" target="_blank"> two mind insights</a> which I learned from a Mind Training Course (after my apologies of course). One of the comments on that post (from one of my<a href="http://fresherangle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> loyal readers</a>) suggested that I elaborate more on how we can realize the full power of our minds. So, the purpose of this post is to give you a sneak peak of how you can utilize your mind and the dimensions it exists in.</div><div class="MsoNormal">I said sneak peak because I’m actually working on a project (which you, my readers will see in a couple of weeks) and this post is part of it. By the way, I suggest you leave everything else and read this because this is a pretty long post (over 1,000 words). </div><div class="MsoNormal">The mind is just like the human being. The typical human is made up of three parts- the spirit, soul and the body. Well, so is the mind.</div><div class="MsoNormal">The few people that have discovered this fact and used it have learned how to completely <a href="http://www.deep-think.org/search/label/Laws%20of%20creation" target="_blank">take control of their world</a>. We were created with the full awareness of this power and these servants of success and everything was under our control. <br />
<a name='more'></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Then we lost it when that crazy issue rose up between Adam and Eve. </div><div class="MsoNormal">I won't go into that now but here's what I'm driving at- we can become the super humans we were created to be once we understand and effectively use the three servants of success. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>What are these servants?</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Remember I said earlier that just as the human is divided into three, so is the mind. These servants are simply the different forms in which the mind exists. </div><div class="MsoNormal">The mind exists in three different forms or dimensions as you may call it. In this post, we’ll be looking at two of them.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal"><b>The Conscious Mind</b></li>
</ol><div class="MsoNormal">In other words, this is your “Thinking mind”. The kind of mind you have during rush hour and you're thinking of the best route to take, or when at the park, in the restaurant looking at the menu or when watching a movie. It's the mind that we all use on a daily basis. It's the mind that's linked to our five senses- seeing, feeling, tasting, hearing and smelling.</div><div class="MsoNormal">It's the mind that registers our actions and reactions to situations. It's the mind that gets influenced by what we see around us and the situations we find ourselves in. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
<b>“It's the starting point of our destruction or breakthrough.”</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Read the above statement again. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Yep, you read it right. Everything that happens to us in life starts from the thoughts we feed the conscious mind.</div><div class="MsoNormal">The conscious mind is very important because it is the first checkpoint of our thoughts. It is the mind that comes with “add and edit” features. With this mind, you have the ability to add thoughts (voluntarily and involuntarily) and remove those that don't benefit you. It's the mind that you have some control over.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2011/09/you-are-better-than-you-think.html" target="_blank"><b>You are what you think about most of the time</b></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Let’s say you have a car and you always tell this car how useless it is even though it takes you to your destination and back home. And you do this every single day. One day, that car will prove to you how useless it can be by developing an irreparable fault. This is the same with you.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Your<a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2011/08/why-you-dont-get-what-you-want.html" target="_blank"> predominant thoughts</a> are what your conscious mind holds on to. It is those thoughts that you continuously feed it with that it carries to the next level. What's this next level?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><ol start="2" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal"><b>The Subconscious Mind</b></li>
</ol><div class="MsoNormal">This is your "thought storehouse" where all predominant thoughts from your conscious mind move to. Notice that I said "predominant thoughts" and not just any thought. It is the mind that you have little to no control over and unlike the conscious mind; it is not influenced by your senses. It is only influenced by what comes from the conscious mind.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
To help you understand this better, let's see the following scenario:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>Ben and John are two guys with adventure written all over them. Although they have many things in common, they have different personalities. Ben is really outgoing and often launches into the adventures himself. John on the other hand is more reserved and is often pushed into adventure because of his association with Ben. Whenever he is pushed, he has the time of his life. </i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>During one winter season, they decide to go camping near a partially frozen river without a tent. After a few hours into the night, with sleep being far away, Ben challenges John to a swim across the river and back. </i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>Now, here's the thing, John hates fish, regardless of the size. He hates fishing; he doesn't eat fish and squirms at the sight of fish. Ben, with his persuasive abilities convinces John to take the swim and off they launch into the river.</i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>John is a pretty good swimmer and reaches the end of the river in record time. On his way back, what does he see- a medium sized fish racing him to the bank (lol!). His fear paralyses him and he sinks.</i></div><div class="MsoNormal">That was the last time John ever entered water. When he tries, his mind always tells him, "you'll see fish", even if it's a pool. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Oh! By the way, Ben pulled him out just before he drank up the whole river.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Now, what can we see from this story?</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>John’s conscious mind influenced his present action and translated his fear into paralysis when he saw the fish. He hates fish and his mind knows that.</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Due to the incident and his continuous fear of fish, the feeling was carried onto his subconscious and influenced his future actions- he never entered water again.</div><div class="MsoNormal">What if I told you that because John now thinks that he'll always see fish, whenever he enters water (like the ocean or river), he will see fish. If you continuously say that you hate math, you're never going to get good at it. Being that it's a predominant thought in your mind (conscious mind), it moves to the sub-conscious mind and when you do nothing about changing this<a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2011/09/best-way-to-get-rid-of-negative_05.html" target="_blank"> negative attitude</a> towards math, the Universal Mind brings it to pass. So, what's this Universal Mind?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Whew! That was one long post. Next week, you’ll discover this third mind and how you can use all three minds to reshape your life and destiny. As you know, your destiny is in your hands and not someone else.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Do you think I missed out anything? How else do you think we can influence the thoughts in our subconscious mind? I’d really love to hear your insightful comments.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b> </b>Don't forget to share this post with friends.<br />
<a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a> <b><span lang="EN-GB"><br />
</span></b><b> </b></div>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-58219427635679904982012-03-29T17:52:00.001+01:002012-03-29T17:53:51.752+01:00Two Lessons from Mind Gurus<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5cbh-5wyECpjujRGQ0atbnVlkDe4dYtJjOcE0slOlNXj5KHsjMhT9Di2f7SjdiSyadIahcQJ583WQsmmGtYQjm4_EiOG17dZbVhVbGH3nFW_Cmr0Of6TWbWbqKCF7SFgluysGXpqg6E/s1600/Deep-Think-Two+lessons+from+mind+gurus.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL5cbh-5wyECpjujRGQ0atbnVlkDe4dYtJjOcE0slOlNXj5KHsjMhT9Di2f7SjdiSyadIahcQJ583WQsmmGtYQjm4_EiOG17dZbVhVbGH3nFW_Cmr0Of6TWbWbqKCF7SFgluysGXpqg6E/s200/Deep-Think-Two+lessons+from+mind+gurus.jpeg" width="200" /></a><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link> <m:smallfrac m:val="off"> <m:dispdef> <m:lmargin m:val="0"> <m:rmargin m:val="0"> <m:defjc m:val="centerGroup"> <m:wrapindent m:val="1440"> <m:intlim m:val="subSup"> <m:narylim m:val="undOvr"> </m:narylim></m:intlim> </m:wrapindent><style>
<!--
/* Font Definitions */
@font-face
{font-family:"Cambria Math";
panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;
mso-font-charset:0;
mso-generic-font-family:roman;
mso-font-pitch:variable;
mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;}
@font-face
{font-family:Calibri;
panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;
mso-font-charset:0;
mso-generic-font-family:swiss;
mso-font-pitch:variable;
mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;}
/* Style Definitions */
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal
{mso-style-unhide:no;
mso-style-qformat:yes;
mso-style-parent:"";
margin-top:0in;
margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:10.0pt;
margin-left:0in;
line-height:115%;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";}
.MsoChpDefault
{mso-style-type:export-only;
mso-default-props:yes;
font-size:10.0pt;
mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;}
@page Section1
{size:8.5in 11.0in;
margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;
mso-header-margin:.5in;
mso-footer-margin:.5in;
mso-paper-source:0;}
div.Section1
{page:Section1;}
-->
</style> </m:defjc></m:rmargin></m:lmargin></m:dispdef></m:smallfrac><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><b>“Knowledge is learning something everyday. Wisdom is letting go of something everyday.”</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>-Zen Proverb</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"> First of all, my sincere apologies to my blog readers. For the past three weeks, I've been off the blogosphere due to urgent projects and exams. Despite this fact, my blogging friends have really made development in their blog content and I'm really impressed. This means I've got a lot to catch up on. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>Okay, in those three weeks of no blogging, I did something fulfilling and I'll be sharing the results with you. I stumbled on a <a href="http://mindvip.com/" target="_blank">Mind Training Course</a> online which didn't catch my fancy at first. Well, because it had to do with the mind, I registered. After two weeks, what did I get in return? A highly empowered and knowledgeable human being. I feel good right now, seriously.<br />
<a name='more'></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>The coach actually exposed me to a few new things which I really had no idea could be true. Let's see a few.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p>1. The Mind Operates on Principles of Quantum Physics</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">When I first saw this, I wasn't really surprised because I already regarded Quantum Physics as a law breaker. Quantum physics contradicts almost every normal law in ordinary physics and this makes it different (I'm a Physicist, so I know). For example, Quantum physics would tell you that putting water in a cup (a half filled cup) doesn't stop it from coming out. According to classical physics, the cup must first be full, to the point of overflowing before the water can pour out. It acknowledges the presence of boundaries but Quantum physics doesn't. It doesn't look at water as a whole but its individual molecules. This is why when you fill a cup with cold water, the water doesn't stay inside the cup but comes out onto the body. </div><div class="MsoNormal">According to Quantum physics, boundaries are non-existent and this is the same with the mind. The mind was made to obey Quantum principles but many of us have forced it to become classical, thereby giving it boundaries. The more you force your mind to do the unusual, the more you move it from the classical to the quantum realm. And when it becomes quantum, it becomes <a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2011/10/think-attract-and-become.html" target="_blank">limitless</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p>2. You are Largely Influenced by Water</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">According to science, our body is 70% water. Now here's something I never knew before- music affects water. I always wondered why the great inventors of old (those gurus) always listened to Baroque music. Do you know that when such music is played near water, in a particular way, the droplet becomes beautiful and seems to move in sync with everything around it? Then imagine what happens when you listen to such music with the 70% water in your body. You'll only radiate some form of uniqueness that'll make you look....different. </div><div class="MsoNormal">Another strange thing is that you have the same knowledge that water has, depending on what you're thinking about. The water we drink now is the same water that was drunk a million years ago, only that it's recycled (see <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_cycle" target="_blank">the water cycle</a>). This means that it has seen every form of development since the days of old thus making it a genius (and it's not even human). </div><div class="MsoNormal">I guess this is why those guys could invent those big machines which we have developed on now. All they do is think of the problem (how to make such machines), go to a quiet place, put on their turn tables and listen to some baroque, sit back and then let their water and mind do the thinking. A few minutes (or hours) later, they come out of their thoughts (or sleep), get their pen and start making some crazy drawings (or documentations). Just in case you're wondering, that's how the Caterpillar was invented (that big machine you see near construction sites).</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>These two points just sum up to one thing- your mind is what you make of it. It is completely under your control and gives you what you demand from it. The produce it gives back to you depends on how <a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2012/02/are-you-nurturing-your-production.html" target="_blank">you nurture it</a>. It has the power to shape your life and destiny, just give it the right tools and inspiration and it'll work wonders. Just don't forget to give thanks whenever you drink a cup of water.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p><b>Why do you think many of us have not yet realized the full power of our mind? I'd love to hear what you think in the comments.</b></div>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-36500959855097068662012-02-24T20:18:00.000+01:002012-02-24T20:18:03.234+01:00Are You an Obsessive Fan or a Strategic Player?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--> <m:smallfrac m:val="off"> <m:dispdef> <m:lmargin m:val="0"> <m:rmargin m:val="0"> <m:defjc m:val="centerGroup"> <m:wrapindent m:val="1440"> <m:intlim m:val="subSup"> <m:narylim m:val="undOvr"> </m:narylim></m:intlim> </m:wrapindent><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
DefSemiHidden="true" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="267"> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 7"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 8"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="toc 9"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="59" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Table Grid"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Placeholder Text"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Revision"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="List Paragraph"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Quote"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light List Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Emphasis"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Emphasis"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Subtle Reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Intense Reference"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" SemiHidden="false"
UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" Name="Bibliography"/> <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-qformat:yes;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}
</style> <![endif]--> </m:defjc></m:rmargin></m:lmargin></m:dispdef></m:smallfrac><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to Win the Games of Life</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizSiB9JmDJnI_BRTfm3yFKdGLSstp0rz_mkNCapO_4khemjdg6GqJ5YKvWZIB9IxDhDWVOE8Om4Sle5Uc6qdGDXIBTb3JZhOCn4de49O-NCfIz-0BWXl6wQpzJyU9dqXIlfziYOl0fOsk/s1600/Are+You+an+Obsessive+Fan+or+a+Strategic+Player.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizSiB9JmDJnI_BRTfm3yFKdGLSstp0rz_mkNCapO_4khemjdg6GqJ5YKvWZIB9IxDhDWVOE8Om4Sle5Uc6qdGDXIBTb3JZhOCn4de49O-NCfIz-0BWXl6wQpzJyU9dqXIlfziYOl0fOsk/s1600/Are+You+an+Obsessive+Fan+or+a+Strategic+Player.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><span></span><b>"All stars have a miserable beginning."</b></div><div> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><b>- Bishop David Oyedepo</b></div><div style="text-align: right;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">If you're a student of science, you'll know that stars don't just pop out and shine from nowhere. A star is actually a mixture of unattractive gases which combine and form that meaningful thing you see at night. We really don't care about where they came from or how they're made. All we care about at that time is looking at them, wondering how they shine so bright and compare them with the other stars we see. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Just like these, we have our "earthly" stars that we look up at and compare with other stars. We grow to become their fans and watch their every move. The moment something goes wrong and they stop shining, we're the first to know.</div><a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Just recently, I watched a TV show where a popular baseball team lost a game and as usual, the fans were furious. A few days later, these fans were at a restaurant still lamenting over the lost game and tried to encourage themselves with past victory instead of enjoying the meal in front of them. Some minutes later, they spotted one of the baseball players in the same restaurant eating to his heart's desire. They left the restaurant furious, leaving behind only one guy who decided to enjoy his food after realizing a few things. </div><div class="MsoNormal">What did this guy realize?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>1. Players Know When to Move On</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Why dwell on past victory or failure when there's more to come? The future still has a lot of goodies and spanking for you, so the best thing to do is to prepare for that and let sleeping dogs lie. If you're a fan of any sport, you'll know that getting over defeat is not an easy task. But the crazy thing is that the players responsible for the defeat <a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2011/08/why-you-dont-get-what-you-want.html" target="_blank">actually prepare for the next game</a> instead of crying over spilled milk.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>2. There is a Time to Shine</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Win, win, win!!! That's all we as fans want. Players can't win all the time because they'll simply explode with all the pride and recognition that comes with success. The moment a star reaches its peak, it explodes and when this happens, there is no turning back. Sometimes, we don't see the stars shining because the world just has to go round. When you win, celebrate it because it is only for a time. Always have it in mind that failure exists but never expect failure. The faster you face this fact and overcome<a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2012/02/excerpts-from-great-minds-what-does.html" target="_blank"> the fear of failure</a>, the more life games you win.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span><b>What is your favourite sport and how do you cope with defeat? Do you dwell so much on personal defeat or success that it keeps you from moving on? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. </b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal">Don't forget to share this post with friends.<br />
<a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a> <b><span lang="EN-GB"><br />
</span></b><span><b><br />
</b></span></div>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-76441905610159689642012-02-13T15:26:00.004+01:002012-02-13T15:48:49.809+01:00Excerpts From Great Minds- What Does Twain Mean?<m:smallfrac m:val="off"> <m:dispdef> <m:lmargin m:val="0"> <m:rmargin m:val="0"> <m:defjc m:val="centerGroup"> <m:wrapindent m:val="1440"> <m:intlim m:val="subSup"> <m:narylim m:val="undOvr"> </m:narylim></m:intlim> </m:wrapindent> </m:defjc></m:rmargin></m:lmargin></m:dispdef></m:smallfrac><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HcRFuaMUU03Gzzz_Ge51anPQrYqTNIUxPkA0L94Bo8OeKSL9JkYjcJeaWDdsZJcb67lrPUQfjQCqhPfgGNPIewZ8u9LoAGRSrhwHNkVVJRVMKky3Dr2fmoVYnt9O6KAW8MS_AJ50HT8/s1600/excerpts+from+great+minds+what+does+Mark+twain+mean.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HcRFuaMUU03Gzzz_Ge51anPQrYqTNIUxPkA0L94Bo8OeKSL9JkYjcJeaWDdsZJcb67lrPUQfjQCqhPfgGNPIewZ8u9LoAGRSrhwHNkVVJRVMKky3Dr2fmoVYnt9O6KAW8MS_AJ50HT8/s200/excerpts+from+great+minds+what+does+Mark+twain+mean.jpeg" width="128" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><b>"Courage is the resistance to fear, mastery of fear- not absence of fear."</b></div><div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;"><b>-Mark Twain.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">You can read previous posts on <a href="http://www.deep-think.org/search/label/excerpts%20from%20great%20minds" target="_blank">Excerpts From Great Minds here</a>.<br />
<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Many of us have related being courageous with fearlessness but this quote proves this relationship wrong. Being courageous doesn't necessarily mean that you have no fear but that you recognize your fear. Trying to prove that you have no fear will only make you ignorant of your actual fears.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>What's the cause of your fear?<a name='more'></a></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I once read a post explaining "<a href="http://www.aboutmyway.com/cynophobia/">the fear of dogs (cynophobia)</a>" and how to overcome it. The author explained<br />
that this fear is always <a href="http://www.aboutmyway.com/cynophobia/">externally induced, either by parents or media</a>. The same is true for all kinds of fear. Many of us have phobias which are not hereditary. This simply means that they were induced at one time in our lives, probably when we were very young. He further explained that fear doesn't have an age limit. If you don't fight it when you're young, chances are it'll live with you till old age, until you do something about it.</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2011/09/you-are-better-than-you-think.html">Overcoming Fear</a></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">This aspect has no particular method as there are various ways to overcome your fear, depending on you. I had the fear of heights (Acrophobia) for a really long time until I made up my mind to rid myself of it. If I'll be climbing the tallest of buildings in the future, then this phobia should be the last thing I should have.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>1. Know Your Fear</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">There are lots of phobias which I never knew existed until I did some research. According to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_phobias">Wikipedia</a>, there are lots of phobias and knowing these phobias would help you determine which one is accrue to you. Actually, people usually have a few fears which you really can't get rid of all at once- it's a step-wise process and it all boils down to <a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2011/10/whats-your-default-setting.html">self examination</a>. I recently got to discover that being afraid of losing stuff is a phobia which has been a part of me for some time. Knowing your fears would help you move on to the next step which is...</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>2. Put Your Self-Will First.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">We have the power to reshape all aspects of our lives, all we have to do is determine in our minds and hearts to do it. If after discovering your fear, your next point of action is dealing with it, you can but you have to confront it head-on. Like Glenn Ford once said, <b>"If you do not do the thing you fear, the fear controls your life." </b></div><div class="MsoNormal">It's not an overnight task but it's possible. If you're dealing with acrophobia like me, make tall buildings your friend. In fact, instead of strolling on the road to take some fresh air, climb on the roof and take that fresh air (but don't look down, for now). As for the fear of losing stuff (Disposophobia), I've been really careless lately with things I used to withhold (mainly unimportant stuff), so I guess I'm dealing with that squarely. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Regardless of what your fear is, deal with it using any method that suits you. If consulting a Psychotherapist would make you feel better, then go right ahead. The important thing is to <a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2011/10/you-need-drive.html">get the drive</a> and do something.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Would you regard a phobia as a disorder? What fears have you had and how did you overcome them? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">By the way, it's Valentine's day tomorrow, so spread the word and share the love.<br />
<a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a> <b><span lang="EN-GB"><br />
</span></b><b><br />
</b></div>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-27762193014773842062012-02-03T17:35:00.001+01:002012-02-03T17:36:12.743+01:00Are You Nurturing Your Production Capability?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qAgI6VuJk3qZacSyEF6piXZPMBS6hzchhGYx4bK6q9EYZiAkWZHuyjM28PmXdJ_NcNVZtsziB61oGqHlHn70tkxbd891c5EG2lsXg-gAuBStFIVVkTBqD-baHqWyprZsuesKfUqiyvY/s1600/Are+you+nurturing+your+production+capability.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qAgI6VuJk3qZacSyEF6piXZPMBS6hzchhGYx4bK6q9EYZiAkWZHuyjM28PmXdJ_NcNVZtsziB61oGqHlHn70tkxbd891c5EG2lsXg-gAuBStFIVVkTBqD-baHqWyprZsuesKfUqiyvY/s200/Are+you+nurturing+your+production+capability.jpeg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nurture Your Production Capability</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>"Make every thought, every fact, that comes into your mind pay you a profit. Make it work and produce for you. Think of things not as they are but as they may be. Don't merely dream but create!"</b><br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>- Robert Collier</b></div><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
"Use what you have to get what you want"- This is a popular quote that has been misused, misunderstood and underutilized by many people, including me. Society has made us believe that in order to make a name for ourselves, we have to follow the crowd and do what they do. This gives us the illusion of living the life when in actual sense, we're on the same bus with millions of others who are doing the same thing we do, using the same resources we use and heading for the same destination. When the journey finally ends, there will be no room for significance and this snaps us back to reality.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<br />
<i><b>"We were created to achieve different things, using our unique resources"</b></i><br />
<br />
In Steven Covey's book- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, He mentioned that we all have our unique production capabilities with which we achieve our dreams and live our purpose. He gave an example of a poor farmer who could hardly earn a living. One day, this man visited his favourite goose and found a golden egg. It continued to lay eggs and in a matter of time, he became rich by selling those golden eggs. Then greed and impatience creeped in. He wanted all the golden eggs at once, so he slaughtered the goose and opened it up. To his disappointment, he found nothing. <br />
<br />
Your production capability is that resource which has the ability to give you produce, when you want and how you want it. <br />
For the rich man, the goose was his production capability, those golden eggs were his produce and his wealth was the result of what he did with that produce. <br />
<br />
We all have our goose which has been available to us but many of us have not found it. Your production capability is that potential or tool which has the ability to make you productive. <br />
<br />
What's your goose? Is it your think-ability, your family, your partner, your friends, your pet or just that early morning cup of coffee? You'd be surprised at what makes some people productive.<br />
<br />
Everyone's golden egg is different. It could be the ideas you get when you're around your loved ones, it could be the help you get from others as a result of a previous expression of kindness, or that simple thank you which you get from your boss for doing a great job. All these simply fuel you to continue. <br />
<br />
If your talent is your goose, invest in it.<br />
If your family is your goose, keep showing them how special they are.<br />
If it's that cup of coffee that makes those ideas pour in, then keep drinking.<br />
If it's your mind, empower it with all the inspiration and positivity you can get.<br />
<br />
Find your goose and nurture it with moderation. Who knows, maybe those eggs will hatch one day and you'll have more geese to benefit from. And don't worry, they don't bite.<br />
<br />
<b>What makes you productive? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.</b><br />
Don't forget to share this post with friends.<br />
<a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a> <b><span lang="EN-GB"><br />
</span></b> Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-53621720109619470022012-01-26T11:23:00.002+01:002012-02-13T15:37:56.933+01:00Excerpts From Great Minds- What Does Goethe Mean?<m:smallfrac m:val="off"> <m:dispdef> <m:lmargin m:val="0"> <m:rmargin m:val="0"> <m:defjc m:val="centerGroup"> <m:wrapindent m:val="1440"> <m:intlim m:val="subSup"> <m:narylim m:val="undOvr"> </m:narylim></m:intlim> </m:wrapindent> </m:defjc></m:rmargin></m:lmargin></m:dispdef></m:smallfrac><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhestJvH1fsI-fxShm04DD67z-__hjoBYERpAwsJjUBxOVd7RwHwQH4zmVCuTDzrrGlimiANgXRDF77xAikXNA-KtexdOvRzFAEtD_SGfZqguVSBK1mlBtkbPqQckjAuFITfhv_1U8DxXs/s1600/images023.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhestJvH1fsI-fxShm04DD67z-__hjoBYERpAwsJjUBxOVd7RwHwQH4zmVCuTDzrrGlimiANgXRDF77xAikXNA-KtexdOvRzFAEtD_SGfZqguVSBK1mlBtkbPqQckjAuFITfhv_1U8DxXs/s200/images023.jpeg" width="141" /></a><b><span lang="EN-GB">"To have more, you must first be more."</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">- Johann Goethe</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">This is the second part of the <b>Excerpts from Great Minds</b> series. <a href="http://www.deep-think.org/2012/01/excerpts-from-great-minds-what-do-they.html" target="_blank">You can read that of Socrates here.</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">I love this quote from Goethe and I wonder what his source of inspiration was. When I first read it, a picture came to my mind: I saw a small tea cup asking for the same amount of content as that of a jug. How possible is that? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The important thing the tea cup didn't realize is that it was limited. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Are you a tea cup asking to be a jug?</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><a name='more'></a>One thing you need to realize here is that the tea cup was not limited by its mentality. It had the mentality of a jug but its physical boundaries didn't give it the capacity of a jug. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB">To be more, you have to break boundaries you have set.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Sometimes, we set personal boundaries even without us realizing it. This can be due to failure, embarrassment, heart break, disappointment and so on. It's just like vowing to never enter a relationship again because your previous partner cheated on you. Your actions, appearance, personality and character will automatically conform to fulfil this vow. No matter how hard you try to start another intimate relationship, it just won't work. If you don't give out the level of love that's expected of you, you can't receive a higher amount either.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB">To receive more, you have to give more.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">If your goal is to become a rich investor, be ready to take the risks that the rich investors take. This way, you become more of an expert than a newbie and you get what you deserve, which is MORE. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">If your goal is to build a better family, then become MORE of a parent.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">If your goal is to have more loyal employees, then become MORE of a loyal employer.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">If your goal is to have more respect, then respect yourself and others MORE.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">If your goal is to have better grades, then you have to be MORE of a reader.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">If your goal is to have more kids, well... you know what you have to do.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">In general, it's all about adding that little extra to you. If that tea cup really wants to be the jug, it'll have to be broken (if that's possible) and remoulded with that extra clay. Like the tea cup, if you're ready to be that future you, get ready to remould and add that extra quality, personality or character. Get ready to BE MORE!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB">What do you think it means to have more and to be more? I'd love to hear your views in the comments.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Don't forget to share this post with friends.<br />
<a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a> <b><span lang="EN-GB"><br />
</span></b></div>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-31383106501759319402012-01-18T12:53:00.002+01:002012-01-18T17:18:22.328+01:00Be The First To Know That You Are Unique<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9VKnN8CGJRKgp8njJOWIj1IgLu6DZFfv53zuT2P3NXUvXAirnqMZK1DwABpP6US9IXywTEK1Y2eGkDKf7C6mhnKbVPjYPqu7IfriAvjADKF5kd4z2Bfc9LrSBYkr227hhzR4ztIdetbw/s1600/images011.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9VKnN8CGJRKgp8njJOWIj1IgLu6DZFfv53zuT2P3NXUvXAirnqMZK1DwABpP6US9IXywTEK1Y2eGkDKf7C6mhnKbVPjYPqu7IfriAvjADKF5kd4z2Bfc9LrSBYkr227hhzR4ztIdetbw/s200/images011.jpeg" width="200" /></a><b>"The person you see is the person you will be."</b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b>- Jim Cathcart</b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<br />
A few days ago, my brother and I were just chatting about how we missed those days when we were young with no responsibilities. We had nothing to worry about and had lots of childhood friends to play with. It was then that our family doctor came to my mind. His family were close friends with ours and there was a name my dad always called him which was peculiar to him alone. Whenever they meet or speak over the phone, he'd say "nobody like you". I never really knew why he gave our doctor that name, but I always wondered what it meant. <br />
<a name='more'></a>It was only recently that I got to realize that it was only that doctor that really understood my family's medical needs and issues. There was truly nobody like him.<br />
<br />
<b>There is nobody like YOU!</b><br />
<br />
It's a normal occurrence for us as humans to always try to imitate others in one way or the other. This is not a bad thing. Sometimes it actually help us to develop, especially if what we're imitating is good. The only bad thing here is in making it a life long dream. We pick someone we admire and then "copy cat" their whole lifestyle until our own lives become a complete duplicate. You could just copy their bad attitudes too.<br />
<br />
Sometimes the only way to develop ourselves is to pick a mentor, view their qualities and make them our own. But never make the mistake of imitating both their <a href="http://deep-think.blogspot.com/2011/08/personalities-four-major-temperaments.html" target="_blank">qualities and personalities</a>. Just because your mentor, who has the quality of generosity is a <a href="http://deep-think.blogspot.com/2011/08/personalities-four-major-temperaments.html" target="_blank">Choleric</a> doesn't mean you too should become a Choleric. Your personality is what makes you unique and different from your friends, mentors and others. <br />
<br />
The simple way people genuinely flatter you is to tell you that you have something which you never knew you had. If you have experience in being flattered like I do due to maybe inferiority complex, you'll know that some lead to manipulation, making you do things you didn't want to do. Why wait for someone else to tell you who you are when you can equally and easily find out yourself. This still boils down to self examination. <br />
When you adopt qualities, give them your personal twist, making them fit with the kind of person you are.<br />
<br />
Look at yourself as a brand, a new product which the world has never seen before. The time will come when it is not what you have that will be your criteria for uniqueness. It will be how well you have developed yourself that will make you indispensable, invaluable and irreplaceable.<br />
<br />
<b>I have seen myself become a "copy-cat" many times, have you? How else do you feel one can have that feeling of uniqueness? I'd love to hear your views in the comments.</b><br />
<br />
<br />
Don't forget to share this post with friends using the links below.<br />
<a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-4299534765646356662012-01-09T21:41:00.001+01:002012-01-26T12:09:29.748+01:00Excerpts From Great Minds- What Does Socrates Mean?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaqZ2EaK6kJNyVR4wir-0CTMoInUdIqtfzQHSkZneGzjVPy4KBiQ9vdmxYqy9V37IvmMsIU11dbDSFuOxBxwg15RM6Vrc3nMGOoyDOIttIaGFU5QI82OrH-jf9vG2vCgjRGOUd5kP_8hg/s1600/images010.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaqZ2EaK6kJNyVR4wir-0CTMoInUdIqtfzQHSkZneGzjVPy4KBiQ9vdmxYqy9V37IvmMsIU11dbDSFuOxBxwg15RM6Vrc3nMGOoyDOIttIaGFU5QI82OrH-jf9vG2vCgjRGOUd5kP_8hg/s1600/images010.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>"An unexamined life is not worth living."</b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b>- Socrates</b></div></div><br />
<br />
Hmmm... This quote sounds kind of harsh, right? I don't think anyone likes to hear that they're worthless. But, in the actual sense, I don't think it really means that. <br />
<br />
Personal development gurus always talk about separating time to do some self examination. The reason for this is simply to know what you're made up of (spiritually, mentally, psychologically, etc.). I'm not talking about purpose here but just self knowledge. What do you have on the inside of you and what can you offer to the society? <br />
<br />
Worth simply means value. You only regard something as valuable if it's of use to you.<br />
Take this scenario as an example:<br />
<a name='more'></a><b>"You were blessed with an artistic mind. You can draw, paint and even sculpt but you don't see any importance or relevance in this gift. You only draw when there's a pencil in your hand or paint when you see a brush and some water colour. <br />
Two blocks from your house, there's a little girl who loves art but is crude in drawing and painting. One day, she stumbles on one of your works and approaches you. She wants to know how to develop this talent of hers. Being that you only use your talent as a past time activity and see it as nothing relevant, you have NO IDEA of how to help out. She returns home only to begin a whole new search for an art tutor."</b><br />
<br />
Most of us see self examination as a daunting task. From the illustration above, you can see that you don't need to look too deep in order to find out what you have and what you can give. Most times, it's right in front of us but we fail to see it because we don't want to. <br />
Our achievements in life are linked in one way or the other. Our success in a particular area is sometimes connected to the help we get from someone else. What happens when that "someone else" has nothing to offer us at the time we need it? This doesn't mean we won't succeed but it'll take a little bit longer.<br />
<br />
In my opinion, by saying "an unexamined life is not worth living", Socrates didn't mean "worthless" as an entity but with respect to those in your environment. Life is only worthless if it's of no use to you or the person by your side. We weren't created to occupy space, so make impact, even in that little space.<br />
<br />
<b>What does that quote mean to you? I'd love to hear your view.</b>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-83648919427551192802012-01-03T15:59:00.001+01:002012-01-07T11:19:51.949+01:00A New Year Theme- Do You Have One?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjjIEbue859teC9QCmzyQdKqW5jArXLEZX4b8Qdrj_qMbZc8yObVGtayfiNloyu3M6us-EjbV-yOY2IHi6ryRbEG1zVyuNlmCijQFYStBaD1hYdy_oqSZEPCT24TAjaNSxsbJcbeXUWE/s1600/images009.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjjIEbue859teC9QCmzyQdKqW5jArXLEZX4b8Qdrj_qMbZc8yObVGtayfiNloyu3M6us-EjbV-yOY2IHi6ryRbEG1zVyuNlmCijQFYStBaD1hYdy_oqSZEPCT24TAjaNSxsbJcbeXUWE/s1600/images009.jpeg" /></a></div><b>“Your problem is to bridge the gap between where you are now and the goals you intend to reach.”</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><b> </b></span><br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>-</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><b> </b></span><b>Earl Nightingale</b></div><br />
<br />
It seems like just yesterday when we celebrated 2011 as a new year, how time flies. It feels good to know that we passed through and experienced all the joy, troubles and challenges and now have the opportunity to say goodbye to all that and start anew. Like this year, we start every other year expectant and hopeful that the year would be the best year ever. As we know, this is not how the year always turns out to be.<br />
<br />
Every year comes with a couple of life assignments for you to take home. These assignments present their own form of trials but your job is to complete and present them at the end of the year for assessment.<br />
<br />
<b>How did you do in your previous assignment? Did you achieve all you set out to do?</b><br />
<br />
As for me, the answer to the above question is no, but I had a pretty good grade. It's a ritual for us as achievers to set New Year resolutions for ourselves. In 2011, mine didn't live to see the first of February. Why?<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
1. I set New Year Resolutions and not Goals.<br />
2. I had nothing to fall back on whenever I derailed.<br />
<br />
Unlike goals, a resolution is just a firm decision to do or not do something. It's not an act. It's like the first phase of goal setting. A resolution only becomes a goal when you develop practical steps to implement your decision. Unless you do this, all you'll have are a bunch of wishes in your head with no magic wand to grant them. <br />
<br />
If you resolve to stop drinking, how do you plan on curbing it?<br />
If your resolution is to curb some habits or develop some values, what are these habits and values and how do you plan on implementing this?<br />
If your goal is to lose weight, what food should you rid yourself of, what are your present weight and your dream weight?<br />
<br />
It'll also help a lot if you write your goals down as this is part of the whole goal setting process. Writing them down is not a guarantee that you'll achieve them. It's just for the purpose of remembrance; your brain can't keep track of everything. Your trying to force it into memory might relocate it to the remote part of your brain which you can only access when you're, say, hypnotized or at the point of death. I don't think you want that. <br />
<br />
<b>What does a theme have to do with all this? </b><br />
There's always a time when you seem to get off the road to your dreams due to one challenge or the other. When this happens, getting back on that road becomes so hard that you feel that goal wasn't meant for you. You need something to back up that goal. It could be a word or phrase which you'll always remember whenever things don't go as planned. In 2011, I started a lot of projects, some of which I only did halfway. Because of this, I've decided to theme this year "PERSEVERANCE" because I lacked a lot of it last year. I have interesting goals this year and I'll be disappointed if they are not accomplished. I see a really productive and fulfilling year ahead of me. I wish the same for you.<br />
<br />
<b>What's your theme for this year and how did you come about it? Did you fail to accomplish anything last year that you're determined to complete this year? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.</b><br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Don't forget to share this post with friends using the links below.<b></b></div><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US" style="color: #29aae1; text-decoration: none;">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a><b></b>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-60580107093574939512011-12-24T21:47:00.001+01:002012-01-07T11:23:21.574+01:00Holiday Special- Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqmQuPBlMAJkjfklZvmmlp4NB2Pm9l5OFGMn8USP9iLbq94-jeG8lGpI6I4F6GQov0_gVOxVfdz6ty6k3mci7nBdKjQjIQzFLo__Pxb-jDSmgbCmxpk58vEffkNn_h0cZ0i155SVjQFM/s1600/PPS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqmQuPBlMAJkjfklZvmmlp4NB2Pm9l5OFGMn8USP9iLbq94-jeG8lGpI6I4F6GQov0_gVOxVfdz6ty6k3mci7nBdKjQjIQzFLo__Pxb-jDSmgbCmxpk58vEffkNn_h0cZ0i155SVjQFM/s200/PPS.jpg" width="140" /> </a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Power Purpose and Service</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Spiritual growth in the right direction has economic and social growth as added extras; and these can grow to such a level that you will no longer be ignored, wherever you are and whatever you do. This Book from the first chapter: THE ASSIGNMENT; to the last: GRACE FOR EXPLOITS; explores the precepts of spiritual growth in union with your career and calling, be it in the ministry or in the market place, and brings out significant principles that makes you relevant to God and man. </div><div class="MsoNormal">These principles gives you a CORPORATE SPIRITUAL BRAND IDENTITY, helps you not to climb your ladder to the top on another man’s wall, you receive the approval of God, gives you personal fulfillment, and helps you to leave your footprints in the sand of time.<br />
<a name='more'></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN5tUWf9gpyifCiiE4c6SVIRHaw-BS5FgX7crQlU5Dm4PeuxoWhHTBgR7ZNvygz3nRgW4XtcAa-HhnFJxSsBu5VCQrKpQk98jVAdp8Phy0B6aVV-NAxdKmXQDElrjx7yKXi9j3Q1m3wjs/s1600/droplets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN5tUWf9gpyifCiiE4c6SVIRHaw-BS5FgX7crQlU5Dm4PeuxoWhHTBgR7ZNvygz3nRgW4XtcAa-HhnFJxSsBu5VCQrKpQk98jVAdp8Phy0B6aVV-NAxdKmXQDElrjx7yKXi9j3Q1m3wjs/s200/droplets.jpg" width="194" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Droplets From Above</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal">Droplets From Above is the compilation of words of wisdom from Heaven intended to Educate, Counsel and Inform the reader about life in general and how to live it. The words of wisdom are original and you will find in them deep meaning that will permeate your spirit and give you food for thought.</div><div class="MsoNormal">It is divided into 7 sections. Preceding each section is a write-up, which includes recent life testimonies that can Re-direct, Revitalize and Rejuvenate static lives and give a boost to living.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>About the Author of the Books</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Emmanuel Babatunde Solarin is the Senior Counselor of <a href="http://www.godlitouch.org/">GODLITOUCH MINISTRIES</a>; involved in Counseling and Evangelism; and the M.D/C.E.O. of GODLITOUCH MEDIA NETWORK; a Publications and Empowerment Resource Company.</div><div class="MsoNormal">He has also authored other books, Journals and Bulletins which have been a blessing to the people.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">As I promised, these are the book reviews. <i>The first one, Power, Purpose and Service which goes for $9.68 on Lulu will be available for free download from the 24th to the 30th of December and the second, Droplets From Above, which goes for $7.10 on Lulu will be available for free download from the 30th of December to the 3rd of January.</i><i> This is just my way of saying, 'Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year in advance!’ Enjoy the season.</i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqmQuPBlMAJkjfklZvmmlp4NB2Pm9l5OFGMn8USP9iLbq94-jeG8lGpI6I4F6GQov0_gVOxVfdz6ty6k3mci7nBdKjQjIQzFLo__Pxb-jDSmgbCmxpk58vEffkNn_h0cZ0i155SVjQFM/s1600/PPS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-66014003217750793962011-12-20T17:13:00.001+01:002012-01-07T11:24:04.414+01:00You Create Your Future (Part 3)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2i2cxaUzJ7kgIDZEQs4CuHbibP_qBMggJi1ZyiN-MtYQCsk28PtRKtSCHWE1EKzQSgf0XkKF4odWaGBeeiwYn35bOPPU-RCPeNfyMUL9ZXa_oRLHlPrfex_NtpMpSw4kG640h5rJHl_k/s1600/images006.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2i2cxaUzJ7kgIDZEQs4CuHbibP_qBMggJi1ZyiN-MtYQCsk28PtRKtSCHWE1EKzQSgf0XkKF4odWaGBeeiwYn35bOPPU-RCPeNfyMUL9ZXa_oRLHlPrfex_NtpMpSw4kG640h5rJHl_k/s1600/images006.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><b>"You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your dominant aspiration"</b><br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>-James Allen</b></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b> The Laws of Creation (Part 3)</b></span><br />
We have finally come to the last part in this series. In part 2, I explained that no matter how confused you may be about what you want to create, a time will come when it'll all seem clear to you (Law of Illumination). You also got to know how critical it is to select the kind of people you interact with (Law of Environment) and how you must know when and when not to do certain things (Law of Times and Season) on the road to creating your future. To understand this last part, you should read the previous laws of creation if you haven't.<br />
<br />
In this post, you'll get to know the final laws that led to the creation of the earth and how you can apply them in your life.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<br />
<b>7. The Law of Order. </b><br />
"And God said; Let Us make man in our image..." (Gen 1:26). You can see that man was the last thing God created but yet was the ultimate creation. You would expect Man to have been created first being that he had such value. <br />
<br />
God created everything that man would need, before creating man himself. God had created the competition, the resources (the trees of life and good and evil), the man power and fuel (the beasts of the earth) before creating the final product and this gave him a personal brand. This brand had so much quality that man's greatest competitor (the devil) had to be a part of it. You too can be of so much value that even your greatest enemies would move closer to you just to have a share. <br />
<br />
Create your competition with the people you interact with, gather your resources in the planning stage and make your mind work for you. The final you would be a brand that no one can easily toy with. <br />
<br />
<b>8. The Law of Integrity.</b><br />
"And God said, and there was light" (Gen 1:3). Whenever God says something, it is always so. His word never returns to him void. Your word can too. Integrity was one of the most important ingredients in creation of the earth that God started with it since the beginning. Let your yes be yes and your no be no.<br />
<br />
<b>9. The Law of Perfection </b><br />
Whenever God creates, he does it to perfection, according to His standards. After every creation, He acknowledges the fact that it was good. There is no partial quality, your product either has quality or it doesn't. Never leave anything half done, complete the task no matter how long or hard it may seem. At the end, you'll get to look back and say, "It was good."<br />
<br />
There you have it, all nine laws of creation explained in the way I know how to.<br />
<br />
<b>Is there any law or principle you think should be included here or would you like to add a missing piece to the puzzle? Prove to me that you read this post and leave a comment. I'd love to read it. </b><br />
<br />
<i>For this glorious festive season, I'll be giving away two quality ebooks by a respectable author for free. The first one, Power, Purpose and Service which goes for $9.68 on Lulu will be available for free download from the 24th to the 30th of December and the second, Droplets From Above, which goes for $7.10 on Lulu will be available for free download from the 30th of December to the 3rd of January. Don't worry, I'll write the reviews so you know what you're downloading. <br />
<br />
Who would I be giving them to?<br />
The download links would be specially sent to <br />
• <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">my email subscribers</a>, <br />
• followers on Google Friend Connect, <br />
• <a href="http://www.networkedblogs.com/blog/deep-think?ahash=5b2350ea026b33708fa83f0add27e203">Networkedblogs followers</a> and <br />
• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/dp.think">Deep-Think's Facebook fans. </a><br />
<br />
So if you want a copy, well I guess it's simple to get yours. Make sure you check this blog at that time so you don't miss out on any 'extra stuff'.<br />
This is just my way of saying, 'Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year in advance!’ Enjoy the</i> season. <b> </b>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-8553953250618882952011-12-14T17:24:00.003+01:002012-01-07T11:24:59.435+01:00You Create Your Future<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xs5Auz5M4A9uoMypS2oLo3vg_3xqIm9DL3ktIkbOwe_ws9yyOtiK2NFz0v1LBvxi3f-KLSnJCHQzKUUAIebmGimeWxIgXQtWCzVsWj4yxxyzpRlSleSRcjBHtT5Zt2L6dZcNz144AhI/s1600/images006.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xs5Auz5M4A9uoMypS2oLo3vg_3xqIm9DL3ktIkbOwe_ws9yyOtiK2NFz0v1LBvxi3f-KLSnJCHQzKUUAIebmGimeWxIgXQtWCzVsWj4yxxyzpRlSleSRcjBHtT5Zt2L6dZcNz144AhI/s1600/images006.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><b>"You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your dominant aspiration"</b><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>-James Allen</b></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Laws of Creation (Part Two)</b></span><br />
In my last post, I explained the importance of the 'how?' question and how it's related to forming the future you desire. I also introduced the laws of creation and explained the first three laws: The Law of The Source, The Law of Confusion and The Law of Meditation. If you missed out on that post, you can <a href="http://deep-think.blogspot.com/2011/12/you-create-your-future.html">read part one of the series here. </a><br />
I explained that you need to know where your vision is coming from (The Source), you need to think about the vision (Confusion) and you need to speak positively into your future (Meditation). Now, I'll be explaining the Laws of Illumination, Environment and Season.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<br />
<b>3. The Law of Illumination</b><br />
"... Let there be light..." (Gen1:3). We all have that moment when one minute, you're thinking about something and then the next minute, it seems as if a light bulb just lights up in your head. It feels like all the darkness in your head has been cleared and all you see is the way forward. The good news is that on matter how long you think, that light bulb is bound to come on. God knew this and spoke positively by commanding that light on (Law of Meditation). You can do the same.<br />
<br />
<b>4. The Law of Environment</b><br />
"And God said, let there be a firmament..." (Gen1:6). God needed an atmosphere in which to create everything you see today. You do know the popular saying, "show me your friends and I'll tell you who you are", well, this fully obeys this law. You can't decide to be successful when you're surrounded by people with no vision of success. God couldn't create life in an atmosphere surrounded by emptiness and space, He needed something different. There is an atmosphere for everything and everybody. The moment you start moving and talking with like minds, you create a whole new atmosphere for success to breed in. Also, even though you have no clue as to what your vision is, the moment you associate yourself with people that can answer the 'how?' question, your whole life lights up and you suddenly know the next thing to do. The environment can change you depending on what is in you. <br />
<br />
<b>5. The Law of Times and Season</b><br />
"And God called the light Day..." (Gen1:5). Well, you can't eat your food before preparing it, can you? You need to know when to work and when to chill out, when to learn and when to teach. This is the time to get the resources you think you need, like the contacts, friends, materials, surveys, etc. You get the details for your goals, be it in business, career-wise or family. This could take from months to years, depending on you. But it's worth the wait.<br />
<br />
In my next post (part three), you'll get to know the last three laws (i.e. The Laws of Order, Integrity and Perfection).<br />
<br />
<b>Does thinking have a time frame? Is there a particular amount of time in which you think before acting on your goal? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.</b><br />
<br />
<i>For this glorious festive season, I'll be giving away two quality ebooks by a respectable author for free. The first one, Power, Purpose and Service which goes for $9.68 on Lulu will be available for free download from the 24th to the 30th of December and the second, Droplets From Above, which goes for $7.10 on Lulu will be available for free download from the 30th of December to the 3rd of January. Don't worry, I'll write the reviews so you know what you're downloading. <br />
<br />
Who would I be giving them to?<br />
The download links would be specially sent to <br />
• <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">my email subscribers</a>, <br />
• followers on Google Friend Connect, <br />
• <a href="http://www.networkedblogs.com/blog/deep-think?ahash=5b2350ea026b33708fa83f0add27e203">Networkedblogs followers</a> and <br />
• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/dp.think">Deep-Think's Facebook fans. </a><br />
<br />
So if you want a copy, well I guess it's simple to get yours. Make sure you check this blog at that time so you don't miss out on any 'extra stuff'.<br />
This is just my way of saying, 'Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year in advance!’ Enjoy the</i> season.Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-37389407968369098502011-12-06T21:37:00.001+01:002011-12-20T17:02:51.854+01:00You Create Your Future<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cDhybvYat_PhFOuNEX6sagsQpDV37QCmreWyXFi1itpjWpWqOtoOJv4GaVCZ8nW5MLglujzEFzSVHbKHR1XylxppOUaxYrbUET5cU0ZSRPFxQjI0GmC055uAWYR2MNck5FiJtVQ_0Mw/s1600/images006.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cDhybvYat_PhFOuNEX6sagsQpDV37QCmreWyXFi1itpjWpWqOtoOJv4GaVCZ8nW5MLglujzEFzSVHbKHR1XylxppOUaxYrbUET5cU0ZSRPFxQjI0GmC055uAWYR2MNck5FiJtVQ_0Mw/s1600/images006.jpeg" /></a></div><b>"You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your dominant aspiration"</b><br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>-James Allen</b></div><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Laws of Creation</span></b><br />
<br />
In my last post, '<a href="http://www.deep-think.blogspot.com/2011/11/empower-your-vision-with-skill.html">Empower Your Vision with Skill</a>', I talked about the importance of vision and applying what you know (skill) to what you have seen (vision) so you can get what you want (purpose) in a more refined way. But one important question is 'how?’ <br />
<br />
Whatever knowledge you have most times determines what you do when faced with challenges. It then depends on how you apply it, your skill that determines if you come out 'alive'. <br />
<br />
Like the 'why' question, 'how' is also one question that requires principled answers. It's just like a kid asking you how to fish. Telling this kid the way to hold the hook and swing it won't answer the question. But giving him answers like the kind of bait to use, the time of the day to fish and the part of the river to fish from would make things a lot easier. The same thing goes when you're faced with the question of how to achieve your vision. You need to know the principles, the laws governing the whole process so you know what to do when you ought to do it.<br />
<br />
This post is simply a product of a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/olumideadeleyeweb">seminar</a> I attended recently and in the next few sentences, I'll be sharing with you what's called the Laws of Creation.<br />
You would agree with me that this world we live in didn't just emerge out of thin air. It was 'created' through vision, for a purpose by someone who knew He had the power to create it, just like we have the power to create our own world. Let's see a few laws on which this world was created. <br />
<br />
<b>1. The Law of the Source</b><br />
The question here is who are you and where is your vision coming from? Is your vision as a result of your mind playing games on you or is it from a much higher power, a realm beyond your control? You really need to know the source of your vision so that you can decide if it's worth the investment. God had a vision of the earth He wanted to create and it was definitely from no other higher source other than Him.<br />
<b><br />
2. The Law of Confusion</b><br />
Sounds strange right? "And the earth was without form and void" (Gen 1:2). According to the Oxford Dictionary, void means 'completely lacking something'. Without form simply means not having any particular shape or arrangement. Whenever I feel that something is missing in anything I find myself doing, I can go haywire trying to find out the problem. What does this mean? You're bound to be confused when that vision first arrives. The question, ‘where do I start?’ fills your mind and you start wondering whether you're on the right track. Regardless of how confused the beginning appeared to be, God made something out of it. You'll do the same. <br />
<br />
<b>3. The Law of Meditation.</b><br />
"And the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." (Gen 1:2). This is just like strolling a few blocks to 'get some air' or to 'do some thinking'. I do this sometimes and it does help clear out all that confusion. What this really means is Think. Arrange all those broken pieces of thought and make a decision.<br />
After thought comes action. "And God said..." (Gen 1:3)<br />
Talk positively to the future you're about to create. This is called 'positive affirmation'. The world was created first with words, so start with that. <br />
<br />
I'll be dividing these laws into parts (series) so you don't get overwhelmed all at once. In the next post, you'll get to know the next three laws (i.e. <b>The Laws of Illumination, Environment and Season</b>).<br />
<br />
<b>Creation may be based on laws but is everything in life based on established laws or principles? I'd love to hear what you think.</b><br />
<br />
<i>For this glorious festive season, I'll be giving away two quality ebooks by a respectable author for free. The first one, Power, Purpose and Service which goes for $9.68 on Lulu will be available for free download from the 24th to the 30th of December and the second, Droplets From Above, which goes for $7.10 on Lulu will be available for free download from the 30th of December to the 3rd of January. Don't worry, I'll write the reviews so you know what you're downloading. <br />
<br />
Who would I be giving them to?<br />
The download links would be specially sent to <br />
• <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">my email subscribers</a>, <br />
• followers on Google Friend Connect, <br />
• <a href="http://www.networkedblogs.com/blog/deep-think?ahash=5b2350ea026b33708fa83f0add27e203">Networkedblogs followers</a> and <br />
• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/dp.think">Deep-Think's Facebook fans. </a><br />
<br />
So if you want a copy, well I guess it's simple to get yours. Make sure you check this blog at that time so you don't miss out on any 'extra stuff'.<br />
This is just my way of saying, 'Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year in advance!’ Enjoy the season!</i>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-49190854515722055762011-11-20T17:57:00.000+01:002011-11-20T17:57:30.934+01:00EMPOWER YOUR VISION WITH SKILL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4FPUH7DdCqAmVG2ZhdCw2N00VzqfTQHd_QHLQVbCTqVcmd5QQ2AQSaesdwGZiZr3hJtddhBxWmqm9FrZE8Dgn9358mMQjq9dvPfuZjxOq9JlLfp-cX_IRqt-KWPAts2vaQ6p0TVujgdc/s1600/images000.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4FPUH7DdCqAmVG2ZhdCw2N00VzqfTQHd_QHLQVbCTqVcmd5QQ2AQSaesdwGZiZr3hJtddhBxWmqm9FrZE8Dgn9358mMQjq9dvPfuZjxOq9JlLfp-cX_IRqt-KWPAts2vaQ6p0TVujgdc/s1600/images000.jpeg" /></a></div><b>"Be sure that as you scramble up the ladder of success, it is leaning against the right building"</b><div style="text-align: right;"><b>-Stephen Covey</b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Over time, I've heard some really interesting ways of how people discovered their purpose and how they ended up achieving it as if by magic. One thing I got to discover was that when you know the purpose for which you were created, your life seems to be 'engineered' in that particular direction. Out of these stories, there's one I really like which I would share with you. Sometimes we feel we know what is good for us not knowing that there's a higher power that knows better.<br />
<br />
<b>A young man once asked God to reveal to him what he would be in future. After constant prayers, God finally gave him a revelation. In his dream, he saw himself washing clothes. Being that the job of a 'washer man' is not considered a 'noble profession', he rejected the vision and prayed again. The following day, he dreamed again but this time, he was ironing the clothes he washed the previous day. That was the last time he prayed for purpose. <br />
He went on to study Electrical engineering in the University and was really good at repairing machines. Sometime after graduation, a friend realized how skillful he was and gave him a few 'damaged' appliances to repair, one of which was a machine used for cleaning carpets. This young man repaired it fast and decided to sell it, but buyers were not forthcoming. Instead of dumping the machine, his business acumen awoke on his inside and he started a 'DRY CLEANING' business. All he had to do was get more damaged machines from his friend, repair them and use them in his business. Today, he not only washes clothes but suits, carpets, upholstery and more. Oh, and he's rich too. </b><br />
<br />
The reason why many of us who know our purpose tend not to appreciate it is because we can't see the future in it. Most of the time, visions and revelations are given to us raw; it's left to us to refine it.<br />
<br />
One of the best ways to add value to what you do is to become someone of value. The young man in that story didn't want to bring himself down to the level he saw in the dream. Instead, by developing himself and learning something new, he unknowingly brought the purpose up to his level. Not everyone is lucky to discover purpose through dreams or visions but one thing is certain- we all have a purpose for which we're here on earth. It's up to you to determine how you achieve it. You create your own future, so start modeling it now so it becomes a <b>MASTERPIECE</b> later.<br />
<br />
<b>How did you discover your purpose? Was it through a vision, reading a book or just interacting with friends? Are there any steps you know in living a fulfilled life? Your comments are welcome.</b><br />
Don't forget to share this post with friends using the links below.<b></b></div><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a><b></b><br />
<br />
Ebooks you might want to check out:<br />
<a href="http://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=68293/11416646/">Change Your Mind, Change Your Life </a><br />
<a href="http://www.godlitouchngn.blogspot.com/p/power-purpose-and-service.html">Power, Purpose and Service</a><br />
<b><br />
</b>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-29315869027513451472011-10-31T00:20:00.000+01:002011-10-31T00:20:49.894+01:00What's Your Default Setting?<div style="text-align: center;"><b>"Belief creates the actual fact. The greatest revolution of my generation is the discovery that individuals, by changing their inner attitudes of mind, can change the outer aspects of their lives."<br />
- Anonymous<br />
</b></div><br />
There are various ways to find out exactly the kind of person you are or the kind of people you deal with. One of the easiest ways is to know your immediate reaction to situations. It's just like carrying out a study on malaria symptoms. In order to know how a patient would react to the malaria disease, he must be a malaria patient first. You don't know how you would react to particular situations until you're in one yourself. <br />
<br />
Like phones and many other electronic gadgets, we as humans also have a 'default setting'. This simply means that action we take or that attitude we go back to whenever we're faced with challenging situations. It's usually the first thing that comes to our mind to do even before the option of a second thought becomes visible.<br />
<br />
Our reaction to situations is often influenced by our emotional and mental states. Our actions are sometimes so reflex that over time, they become a part of us without our knowledge. It's at this point that such actions become our default actions when faced with similar situations.<br />
<br />
Understanding ourselves better is really important, especially if success in life, business and relationships is our main goal. It helps us know which emotions to suppress and which ones to build. Living a life governed by <a href="http://deep-think.blogspot.com/2011/09/best-way-to-get-rid-of-negative.html"> negative emotions</a> only makes us do actions which we would only regret later. <br />
Listed below are a few situations which we, at one time have found ourselves in.<br />
<br />
1. When faced with a challenge, do you see it as outside your scope, or as an opportunity to learn something new? Seeing it as outside your scope only means that you're saying, 'I can't do it'.<br />
<br />
2. When you're offended, do you DESTROY or do you chill out and think? When I say 'destroy', I don't really mean the things around you but that relationship you have with your 'offender'. This used to be my default action until I realized that I had broken more relationships than I had at the time.<br />
<br />
3. When you fail, do you give up and stay down or do you try to get back up? Giving up makes you a quitter and in the future, you'll end up blaming others for your failure, forgetting that you're the major cause. This is one of the major 'symptoms' of negative emotions- <a href="http://deep-think.blogspot.com/2011/09/best-way-to-get-rid-of-negative_05.html
"> refusing to accept responsibility</a>.<br />
<br />
These are just a few of the many circumstances that help us define and restructure our attitudes.<br />
If you realize that keeping or restoring default settings would only make things worse, then activate the new ones. You'll be better that way.<br />
<br />
<b>Do you think it's possible to completely change your default setting? What default action do you regret and how did you rid yourself of it? I'd love to hear your comments.</b><br />
<br />
<a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a><b><br />
</b><br />
<br />
Ebooks you might want to check out:<br />
<a href="http://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=68293/11416646/">Change Your Mind, Change Your Life </a><br />
<a href="http://www.godlitouchngn.blogspot.com/p/power-purpose-and-service.html">Power, Purpose and Service</a>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-89937717421484948892011-10-21T00:22:00.000+01:002011-10-21T00:22:51.722+01:00Think, Attract and Become<div style="text-align: center;"><b>"The only thing that stands between a man and what he wants from life is often merely the will to try it and the faith to belief that it is possible."<br />
-Richard Devos </b></div><br />
Do you know that you can actually become what you don't want to be? No matter how strange it sounds, it's true. In my post; <a href="
http://deep-think.blogspot.com/2011/08/why-you-dont-get-what-you-want.html">why you don't get what you want</a>, I gave a few reasons why most of us get disappointed and how hard it is to let go of such. It's not just about thinking, but having the thought about what you want at the top of your mind. It's good to live by the day, but don't let nature do all the thinking for you.<br />
<br />
To most of us, the terms 'luck' and 'coincidence' are not new. "You're either lucky or you're not" - how true is this? I've often wondered whether these terms exist or they were just given these names because we as humans don't know how they occur.<br />
<br />
Everything that happens to you is as a result of your thinking and your state of mind. Most of us would know the saying, "luck is when preparation meets opportunity." When you get that thing you've always wanted, would you say you were lucky getting it or that you deserved it?<br />
<br />
There's something I heard over the radio recently which I would share with you in this post. It sounded strange at first and I felt like giving the presenter a piece of my mind. But on second thought, it was true. It completely shows that nothing happens by chance.<br />
<br />
<b>Whenever we think of something over a period of time, that thought becomes predominant in our minds. In the physical, it appears as if nothing happens but in the 'other realm', a process starts. That thought becomes like an attractive light and it does only one thing- it looks for ways to satisfy its host who in this case is you.</b><br />
<br />
This is just like the superconscious mind acting on what you have in your subconscious mind. That concept simply means two things;<br />
<br />
1. The more you think about something, the more you give that attractive light something to look for. This in turn gives that light more eagerness to find it. Sometimes when I think of someone whom I haven't contacted for some time, it so happens that in a matter of minutes or hours he's standing in front of me and we're shaking hands. I'm sure this occurrence isn't new to you too.<br />
<br />
2. You can either think your way to success or failure. The more I think about how bad I am at something, the worse I get. This is often caused by the <a href="http://deep-think.blogspot.com/2011/09/best-way-to-get-rid-of-negative.html"> presence of negative emotions</a>. By thinking more about how good you can be rather than how bad you are, you give that attractive force something positive to look for.<br />
<br />
You may not have a business to call your own, but you do know that you are the CEO of the only MULTIDIMENSIONAL company, which is your mind. You either lead it on the path of fulfilment or destruction. If you can think it, you can be it. Just make sure it's strong enough. <br />
<br />
<b>What do you think about chance? Do you believe that thinking is enough to achieve success? Your comments are welcome.</b><br />
<br />
<a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a><b><br />
</b><br />
<br />
Ebooks you might want to check out:<br />
<a href="http://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=68293/11416646/">Change Your Mind, Change Your Life </a><br />
<a href="http://www.godlitouchngn.blogspot.com/p/power-purpose-and-service.html">Power, Purpose and Service</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=83408/11416646/">How to Identify Business Opportunities</a>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-3779328893283115342011-10-11T15:46:00.002+01:002011-10-11T23:37:58.791+01:00You Need A Drive<div style="text-align: center;"><b>"I will always prepare so that when my time comes, I will be ready."<br />
-Abraham Lincoln. </b></div><br />
According to Physics, a body remains in a state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by a force. That is a law that has been in existence for quite a while now and it's straightforward too. When you stand on a spot and are pushed, you no longer stay on that spot but move a step forward or backward. <br />
<br />
I've always regarded that quote by Abe Lincoln as a powerful one. The strange thing is that I had seen the quote countless number of times but I didn't value it until I needed it. A year before I went to the University, I was what you would regard as 'premature'. I didn't know my left from my right and had no idea what I wanted out of life. <br />
<br />
Watching my mates go to school while I stayed at home for that whole year was really discouraging but I later realized that it was worth it. It was at this time that I sat down and did a lot of self-examination. I needed a lot of things to take along to the next level and one of them was a drive. That's when that quote above became a really good friend. It applies to everything in life like relationships, death, career, marriage, wealth acquisition, business, academics and so much more. It talks about one thing, which is preparation and it has totally become a part of my life.<br />
<br />
Choosing a drive can be tricky, especially if you don't know where you're headed in life. It's just like a cab driver asking for your destination and you say, 'anywhere'. He's not going to waste his fuel on you. <br />
<br />
Knowing where you're going would help you choose the right vehicle, be it a car, minivan, chopper or jet. From experience, a drive should be chosen on the following two criteria.<br />
<br />
<b>1. It must be internal. </b><br />
Choosing your spouse, girlfriend or money as your drive would only bring you back to square one in the end. Why? Well, they won't be there forever. They’ll leave you one day and then what happens? You start searching for another one. The good thing about internal drives is that they stay with you until you die or you no longer have use for them. They are not influenced by external occurrences but by your final destination.<br />
<br />
<b>2. They should be derived from something you love or enjoy doing. </b> <br />
I found this quote from a book. Reading is a part of me and I'm never compelled or forced to do it. It's just like being inspired or getting a feeling of satisfaction whenever you play the guitar or piano. Having a drive to help others achieve this same feeling would make the route to your destination simple.<br />
<br />
It's never too late to get a driving force. The most important thing is getting one and using it's instructions to guide you. Whichever one you chose, just make sure that you're ready to abide by its code of conduct. Feel free to use mine if you wish. <br />
<br />
Do you have a drive? What other ways do you think a drive can be acquired? Let's hear your thoughts, your comments are welcome.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a><b><br />
</b><br />
<br />
Ebooks you might want to check out:<br />
<a href="http://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=87332/11416646/"> Internalized Motivation</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=68293/11416646/">Change Your Mind, Change Your Life</a><br />
<a href="http://www.godlitouchngn.blogspot.com/p/power-purpose-and-service.html">Power, Purpose and Service</a>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-43450215866013348972011-10-03T16:48:00.000+01:002011-10-03T16:48:14.976+01:00What Should I Do With This Baby?Hey, guess what? I'm PREGNANT, and with lots of babies too! There's something I heard and learnt recently. Do you know that whenever a woman is pregnant, lots of things happen which are beyond normal human understanding? I didn't know this and I bet you didn't either. Read the following concept to know what I'm talking about.<br />
<br />
<b>During the early stages of conception, the development of the baby begins. It's at this point that something very important is needed by this baby. It will need a SOUL. It so happens that all souls have been created since the beginning of time. Whenever the baby needs the breath of life to start its human activities like breathing, it attracts a soul from the 'other realm'. The kind of soul it attracts is dependent on various factors like the kind of environment the baby is in, the mentality and character of the mother and the people around and most importantly, the spiritual standing of the parents.</b><br />
<br />
I guess this is the reason most people find it hard to break away from the mentalities of their parents. This concept simply means two things; as an expectant mother, you've got to work on yourself and be careful about whom you move with. <br />
<br />
At one time or the other, we find ourselves pregnant with babies or ideas as the case may be. Most times, the idea is conceived but being delivered of it is not always the case. This is not always our intention but whenever it happens, we ask ourselves 'why?' The idea was so good, what could have possibly gone wrong? A lot of forces come to play here and it's our duty to protect this innocent idea from such. How?<br />
<br />
1. <b>Work on yourself</b>.<br />
Sometimes, we have ideas that are way beyond our abilities to achieve, or so we think. Once, in secondary school, I had an idea that could change the way students related to the school head but I had to be the student head before I could implement it. At the time, it was beyond my ability. I got that position eventually, but I had to do a lot of self reforming to achieve this. If achieving this idea is what you want, then you've got to work on yourself while incubating the idea. If you have to read more, go on a diet or travel, do it. As long as it's in line with your idea.<br />
<br />
2. <b>Don't share it with just anyone.</b><br />
Influence has a big role to play when it comes to bringing your ideas into reality. Telling the wrong person could terminate it. Associating with like-minded people who could be instrumental to its success would help your new 'baby' attract the right soul. In case you don't know, people are watching you and like it or not, some are out to see you cry. Do yourself a favour and wait till it's born before you go blabbing all about it. <br />
<br />
You can't hide an idea forever because just like pregnancy, it'll show. It's the early stages and foundation that matter. So, whenever you don't know what to do with your new 'baby', just use this tip: guard it with your LIFE!<br />
<br />
Why do you think lots of good ideas don't get implemented? There are lots of reasons. Your comments are most welcome.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a><b><br />
</b><br />
<br />
Ebooks you might be interested in:<br />
<a href="http://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=68293/11416646/">Change Your Mind, Change Your Life </a><br />
<a href="http://www.godlitouchngn.blogspot.com/p/power-purpose-and-service.html">Power, Purpose and Service</a>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-79882681464707419562011-09-26T19:25:00.001+01:002011-09-29T17:07:37.953+01:00How High Can You Fly?The human mentality is one aspect that we can't stop talking about. I guess this is because it is one of the major determinants of what we make of our existence. It influences the way we think, our perspective of life and the way we prepare ourselves for the future.<br />
<br />
A lot of us see breaking forth as the act of forgetting the past and focusing on the new. But do we fully break forth immediately that first transformation is made? I saw the following butterfly concept in a <a href="http://www.findinghopewithin.com/2011/09/22/summer-recap-part-3-shedding-the-old-to-step-into-the-new/">blog post by Alexis</a> explaining the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>"The butterfly most certainly does not still think like a caterpillar. I have not once seen a butterfly crawling on the ground or in trees. The only time I’ve seen them landed is when they are perched on flowers or plants for nourishment.</b> <br />
<b>The majority of a butterfly’s existence is the opposite of the caterpillar. They have a completely different point of view because their scope is much broader. They are no longer focused on their immediate surroundings, only looking at the details of the ground and the branches that they climb on. Instead, they are able to take in the infinite possibilities of their interesting, beautiful, and ever-changing environment at their whim."</b><br />
<br />
After reading that, can you answer this question; 'Is it possible for a butterfly to be afraid of heights?' Sounds crazy right? It's already in the air, so how can it have a phobia for heights? This is where mentality comes in. <br />
<br />
From that concept, you can see that the caterpillar's scope is much limited than that of the butterfly. Just as the butterfly won't hop on the ground or on trees, it also might not reach full potential in flight. I've seen butterflies that fly low to the ground when they just start out. The butterfly has been used to the caterpillar's scope so it digests its new found potential little by little. <br />
<br />
Whenever we experience a breakthrough, everyone sees it. But unlike the butterfly, not many of us fully digest our new found potential. When this happens, using it maximally becomes impossible. The physical and mental transformation occurs but we still don't see the endless possibilities of this new gift. So we settle for less without even knowing it.<br />
<br />
When the butterfly asks itself, 'What if I fly higher?’ it tries it and its scope widens. Curiosity and adventure opens doors we didn't know were there. The more you look for various ways to do something or solve a problem, your scope increases. The flowers at the top of the tallest trees become easy to nourish from. You surpass your peers and aim higher, thereby getting better results. You suddenly become the know-it-all and do-it-all without even trying. <br />
<br />
The more challenges you face at higher levels in life, the easier it gets to overcome them. This is the reason why it is always important to learn from mistakes and situations every day. Only then can your question change from, 'Can I do that?' to 'Did I do all that?' Well, of course you did it, there is nobody like YOU! <br />
<br />
To understand more about the butterfly concept, you can read Alexis' post on <a href="http://www.findinghopewithin.com/2011/09/22/summer-recap-part-3-shedding-the-old-to-step-into-the-new/">Finding Hope Within</a>. By the way, she's my newest teacher. So you see, I'm still learning, are you?<br />
<br />
<b>Why do you think most people fail to fully realize and utilize our potential? There are various reasons; this is just one of them. Your comments are welcome.</b><br />
<br />
<a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Deep-think&amp;loc=en_US">If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe here and receive new posts straight into your mail. </a><b><br />
</b><br />
<br />
Ebooks you might be interested in:<br />
<a href="http://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=68293/11416646/">Change Your Mind, Change Your Life </a><br />
<a href="http://www.godlitouchngn.blogspot.com/p/power-purpose-and-service.html">Power, Purpose and Service</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=83408/11416646/">How to Identify Business Opportunities</a>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-18590407613093624502011-09-21T18:40:00.001+01:002011-09-24T13:20:32.794+01:00Unemployed? What's Your Excuse?<div style="text-align: center;"> <i>“When most people leave school, they leave confused and stupid.”</i><br />
<i>-Robert Kiyosaki.</i></div>When I saw this tweet on my<a href="http://www.twitter.com/lanreross"> twitter page</a>, it sounded kind of insulting. After reading it over a few times, its real meaning came to me. But guess what? That "insulting tweet" is the reason I wrote this article.<br />
<br />
Just in case you don't know, Robert Kiyosaki is an entrepreneur and author of the RICH DAD series. He's my mentor in the aspect of the human mentality and financial intelligence and I've read almost all his books.<br />
<br />
Why did this tweet sound insulting? Well, I guess it's because I'm still an undergraduate but I'm pretty sure that I don't fall in this category. The truth of the matter is that some people do belong in this category and it's not just undergrads.<br />
<br />
It is true that unemployment is an issue in most countries, especially the developing ones. Millions of college students leave school every year only to join the millions already out there. They obediently join the queue and the "wait for the job" syndrome flows down to them. Getting a job is not bad but waiting for the job to come to you is just not the best. That job you're waiting for is going to get to other people on the same queue before it gets to you. If the job eventually gets to you, what do you do? Do you let it also pass you by or do you counter it and make your position its dead end?<br />
<br />
That tweet only becomes true when you don't do your part in securing that dream job. One thing I've come to realize is that no matter how high the level of unemployment is in any country, some guys just seem to have it going good for them. Within one year of graduation, they get jobs and steadily climb their way up the corporate ladder. <br />
The important question to ask here is, 'how do they do it?' There must be something they know which the others don't. Sometimes it's not about having the right contacts or being impressive in an interview. Most times, it's about you. Does that sound strange? Well, it shouldn't. Let's see a few ways you can make those jobs come your way.<br />
<br />
1. Become Employable. <br />
From my part of the world, most people go to school with the mentality of getting good grades and then getting a job. Robert Kiyosaki calls this the "poor man's mentality". What they don't realize is that those grades are just not enough. Graduating with a distinction doesn't make you the only one with it. Millions of others have that same grade too. In a situation like this, the only thing that can stand you out is that extra thing that you know. Most companies today don't hire based on grades but on productivity. You'll need to learn something extra within your field if you want to make any headway. This will be a very good form of leverage, especially if your fellow interviewee only has school grades.<br />
<br />
2. Look in The Right Places.<br />
"The elevator to success is out of service, but the stairs are always open."<br />
-Zig Ziglar<br />
So many people want to get to the top of the stairs without climbing it. With our little qualifications, we target high positions and then blame the government when we don't get what we want. To dream big, you have to start small. This doesn't mean going for the lowest positions in a company but working on yourself before launching out. A lot of people leave school prematurely without even knowing it. <br />
Looking for a job in a promising startup isn't such a bad idea. This will definitely assist you in gaining the experience you need for those high positions. Sometimes, working in small businesses are the best first steps you can make.<br />
<br />
3. Be Your Own Boss<br />
You can help reduce the level of unemployment by creating jobs for yourself and others. You could be that small start-up that a job seeker could gain experience with. The best way to do this is to have the ability to spot opportunities. You really don't need to join the millions of jobless people out there who just talk about their problems. Look around you for something that needs to be done and be the solution. By doing this, you'll be helping lots of people out there and you know what; you'll be happy doing it too.<br />
<br />
Do you know better ways to reduce unemployment and make people realize that they create their own future?<br />
Share your views and let others learn from you. Your comments are welcome. <br />
<br />
Books Related To This Post:<br />
<a href="http://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=83408/11416646/"> How To Identify Business Opportunities</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=82421/11416646/"> Guru, Greatness and You</a>Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-83721896059293896412011-09-13T08:55:00.000+01:002011-09-13T08:55:08.661+01:00You Are Better Than You ThinkMost times, the cause of most of our problems in life is what we say to ourselves and not what others say or do to us. Not many of us know this and so we blame our misfortunes and disappointments on others instead of taking full responsibility. But the question is, "what makes us say things that limit us in almost every aspect of our lives?" The answer isn't far fetched.<br />
<br />
Do you know that your self worth is determined by the beliefs, attitudes, opinions and feelings you have about yourself? The moment you realize this and take advantage of it, you'll have complete control over yourself and the world you've created. But how can you make your beliefs work for you? All you have to do is take control of your mind. That sounds pretty simple, right? Well, yes it is simple but I didn't say it's easy. Your beliefs are limited to your state of mind and your perspective of life. You can't tell a mad man that tomorrow, he's going to head a huge business empire. He'll think that you're the mad one and probably tell you to see a doctor. <br />
<br />
Before you can change your beliefs, you have to find that reason why you think the way you do.<br />
You do know that before you can find something, you've got to know exactly what it is you're looking for. According to research and experience, one of the main causes of our problems in life is believing and saying that we're not good enough. This feeling of inferiority is one of the most dangerous causes of failure and disappointment. Trust me; I know what I'm talking about. For a long time in my younger years, I was burdened with this feeling of inferiority. I didn't even know what it was then. Well, maybe I did but didn't know what to call it. A few so-called friends knew this and took advantage of me, in a negative way of course. I've forgiven them anyway because they helped me realize this flaw in me and I started working towards correcting it. Now, I won't say I’m completely 'cured' because I still see the scars but I have power over it. That to me is the most important thing, having power over any circumstance or challenge and not letting it overcome you. <br />
<br />
This just shows that the way you think and feel about yourself can be completely changed. All you have to do is know its cause, find it and work on it. As I said, it's not easy. It'll take more than just a few hours of self examination to discover it. You'll need to have an open mind and learn from every mistake you make.<br />
A word of caution here; Just because you occupy a high position or are successful in business doesn't exclude you from feeling this way about yourself. I was in a coveted position but still had issues. This means that you can be higher and better than you are now by getting rid of this feeling. <br />
<br />
I'll round off with this word from Richard Devos; "The only thing that stands between a man and what he wants from life is often merely the will to try it and the faith to believe that it is possible."<br />
<br />
What's been your most limiting belief in life and how did you overcome it? If you gained from this post, please leave a comment and get a free download from the '<a href="http://deep-think.blogspot.com/p/free-ebooks-4-u.html">free eBooks 4 u</a>' page.Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-3431913081205150782011-09-11T15:27:00.000+01:002011-09-11T15:27:05.214+01:00Your Personality- Is It Good For Business?We all have personality traits unique to us. By the end of this article, you'll get to know how you can use your personality and those around you for your business success.<br />
<br />
We are all different and have qualities unique to us. In case you don't know, there are ten personalities, each having their own qualities. Four of these include the Sanguine, Choleric, Melancholic and Phlegmatic. The combination of these, which I call the 'Personality Mix’, makes ten. Some of these temperaments have some qualities which are so not good, especially if you want to start your own business. So how can you use your qualities and employ those you don't have for your business success? <br />
In a previous article, I gave a list of some of the positive and negative qualities of these traits. Now, I'll be relating these traits to business so you'll know the kind of partners and employees you should have. <br />
<br />
1. The Sanguine<br />
People with this personality are cheerful, playful and creative. A CEO who is a pure Sanguine would be creative but could be unserious some times. Without thinking, he could tell his employees to do things or carry out any idea that comes to mind. If you're such a person, you'll need someone to analyze your sometimes crazy ideas and another to caution you when you play too much. A Melancholic is known for careful thinking and analysis. Making such a person a partner or team leader would make you look less stupid to your employees. A Choleric is like a Sanguine but is very good at giving out instructions and getting the job done. Your business is sure to get more fruitful with this guy around.<br />
<br />
2. The Choleric<br />
This is the goal-getting, no-nonsense personality. Someone with this personality is sure to have a productive business but a not so-good relationship with the employees. Not everyone likes a 'bossy boss'. Having a Phlegmatic partner or team leader is sure to create a cool and calm atmosphere while a Sanguine juices it up with creativity and life.<br />
<br />
3. The Melancholic<br />
This personality does a lot of thinking before taking action. When I say thinking, I mean a lot of it. What's the use of thinking a lot and acting little, you'll practically get nowhere. If you have such a personality trait, a Choleric as a partner will push you as a business owner to take more action. Also a partner or team leader with a Phlegmatic personality will help you know what needs to be analyzed and what should be discarded. You don't have to think about everything, you know?<br />
<br />
4. The Phlegmatic<br />
A person with this personality will make a good business owner but would need some backup. Your nonchalant attitude towards things could be an asset or a weakness, depending on the situation. Being that you might not take some important things seriously, you'll need someone with a Melancholic personality to help you with your to-do list. You'll also need an action figure, but be careful. Someone with a Choleric personality might overshadow you and end up gaining your reserved respect from your employees. I'm sure you don't want that, do you?<br />
<br />
If your business is on a low budget, you could just get someone with the personality mix that you require and you're good to go.Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-89903616406221120992011-09-06T23:59:00.003+01:002011-09-07T10:41:16.199+01:00How To Build Difficult RelationshipsWe all have people whom we love and those with whom we have nothing to do with. But do you know that it's possible to still have your enemies on your side. Find out how in this article. <br />
<br />
Relationship building is one of the many things essential for personal and business success. It is seen as connecting with people who share your values, beliefs, class and so on. But tell me what happens when that one person who can boost you to success happens to be your complete opposite. He contradicts everything you stand for and worst of all, he doesn't like you. Would you then say, "Well, since we have nothing in common, I'll make do without him." Sometimes, this is the best thing to say and at other times, it's not. With the simple techniques I'm about to tell you, you can build effective relationships with almost anyone and everyone.<br />
<br />
1. Study Your Target<br />
By saying study, I don't mean spy. I simply mean observe your target's actions and behaviours. In order to observe, you need to provide answers to the what, why and how questions like; What's his personality makeup? How does he interact with partners and employees? What kind of task does he regard as perfectly done? What makes him feel important? What kind of people does he have relationships with? What makes him say yes or go ahead to tasks and ideas? The questions are endless. Your study has got to be thorough, especially if your target is a difficult person. <br />
<br />
2. Play The Pet<br />
When your pet wants something from you, does it use its canines or animal strength to make you give in? It dares not. It simply wines because it knows you'll definitely fall for it. This is one method you should adopt. If you carry out your study well, you'll get to know what makes your target tick. Forget about all the assets or relationships you have and just make him feel important. Just as you give your pet what it wants, you'll definitely get that relationship you want. <br />
<br />
3. Offer a Service<br />
In my younger years in school, I never really fought to defend myself because I didn't know how to. Infact, with the number of bullies I had as friends, I didn't need to. Some of the things I did in return was to help them with studies because I happened to be one of the Brainiacs in the class. They neither compelled me to do this nor did we enter any protection agreement. I just did it and I got what I wanted. Go out of your way and do something that you know your target will appreciate.<br />
<br />
4. Keep Your Head in The Game<br />
Don't forget the primary reason you why you are into the relationship. The moment you lose focus, you lose your power to your target. Make him realize (indirectly) that you're in control and the moment you leave, you're taking all the goodies with you.<br />
<br />
Building relationships is all about creating value exchanges. Give all you can but don't forget to receive. That way, the relationship becomes profitable and worthwhile.<br />
If you gained from this post, please kindly leave a comment. Others could gain from you too.Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1453647968934970240.post-4976908746943494392011-09-05T08:08:00.000+01:002011-09-05T08:08:44.547+01:00The Best Way To Get Rid Of Negative EmotionsAs I said before, negative emotions should be your greatest enemies if your goal is to be successful and happy. By now, you know the causes of negative emotions and how to get rid of them. If you don't, you can read the article <a href="http://www.deep-think.blogspot.com/2011/09/best-way-to-get-rid-of-negative.html">here</a>. Do you know that the last cause that I'm about to mention now is one that each one of us has been guilty of at one time or the other? <br />
<br />
The last cause of negative emotions is one of the greatest super villains of all time. Why do I say this? It avoids you from taking critical decisions and traps you so that it's hard to get free. This worst cause is the act of blaming other people for our problems. I wonder if it's possible to entirely stop blaming because I still find myself in the act sometimes. Getting rid of it might not be easy but it can be suppressed to a level where it has no power over you. Blaming others is so bad that even when you're fifty, you can still keep blaming your parents for things they did or did not do for you.<br />
<br />
Luckily for us, this can be stopped by accepting responsibility for your actions and circumstances. You are where you are because of you and not someone else. The moment you realize that no one else is responsible, you automatically take charge. All the other three causes can be stopped and you can take control by simply accepting complete responsibility for your life.Lanrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01383343395939508794noreply@blogger.com0