Crowd out all inferior thoughts by superior thoughts, evil thoughts by good thoughts, ugly thoughts by beautiful thoughts, distressing thoughts by pleasant thoughts, and you will begin to overcome the growth of all negative and confused states of wrong and discord. In other words, learn to think constructively of all persons, all things, all events, and all circumstances. Appraise them from the ideal point of view. As you do this you will gradually transform your whole existence for the better. These are the means whereby you may steadily promote your welfare and advancement.
As you train yourself to mentally look for the good, you will move towards the good; and, as you form higher and larger conceptions of the good, these elements will begin to find expression in your words, acts, character, person, talents, powers, attainments, and achievements; that is, all things in your life will commence to improve as the direct result of your improved thinking.
This process does not imply, however, that you are to ignore the wrongs of life, the empty places, and the undeveloped states of being; but that you are to think right through and beyond them towards the hidden good or the principle within that is ever seeking a higher and fuller expression. You will, therefore, cease to condemn and to criticize in a destructive manner; instead you will seek to bring out the good in yourself and in others, and to discover and develop the greater possibilities everywhere.
Raymond Holliwell
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Mistakes..
By Zig Ziglar
Mistakes are the springboards of accomplishment. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we had as much foresight as hindsight and were able to avoid ever making a mistake? Not only is that unrealistic, it's unwise. Out of mistakes come major accomplishments because mistakes are often the springboard for accomplishment.Once Thomas Edison was working with a lab assistant who was coming up dry after over 700 experiments. In discouragement he told Mr. Edison that after all these mistakes, errors and false starts, he simply did not believe the project was valid. Mr. Edison quickly told him that he was not wasting his time and that he now knew more about the project than anybody alive. Edison wisely observed that he had not made "mistakes" but had acquired an "education" as to what would not work. Needless to say, the assistant went back to his project with renewed vigor.It's safe to say that if each of us took that approach to life we would end up accomplishing much, much more. After every mistake we need to understand that we can look back and learn so that we can move forward with confidence and avoid making the same mistake again.
Let's look at three tips on how to handle a mistake - either at home or at the office.
First, don't let it depress or discourage you. See a mistake as a step on the road to a solution. We must realize that depression and discouragement are negatives that limit the future.
Second, admit the mistake - I'll admit that takes courage, but recognition of errors is a sign of maturity. Not to recognize them is to deny them. The reality is that "denial" is more than just a river in Egypt - it's something that will limit your future.
Third, understand that when we confront our mistakes we are taking full advantage of them as the "positives" they are. Only when you ignore mistakes are they negative. Buy that idea and I'll SEE YOU AT THE TOP!
Zig Ziglar is a motivator and teacher. He is the author of 26 books and loved by millions of people world wide for his practical wisdom and his gift of hope.
Mistakes are the springboards of accomplishment. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we had as much foresight as hindsight and were able to avoid ever making a mistake? Not only is that unrealistic, it's unwise. Out of mistakes come major accomplishments because mistakes are often the springboard for accomplishment.Once Thomas Edison was working with a lab assistant who was coming up dry after over 700 experiments. In discouragement he told Mr. Edison that after all these mistakes, errors and false starts, he simply did not believe the project was valid. Mr. Edison quickly told him that he was not wasting his time and that he now knew more about the project than anybody alive. Edison wisely observed that he had not made "mistakes" but had acquired an "education" as to what would not work. Needless to say, the assistant went back to his project with renewed vigor.It's safe to say that if each of us took that approach to life we would end up accomplishing much, much more. After every mistake we need to understand that we can look back and learn so that we can move forward with confidence and avoid making the same mistake again.
Let's look at three tips on how to handle a mistake - either at home or at the office.
First, don't let it depress or discourage you. See a mistake as a step on the road to a solution. We must realize that depression and discouragement are negatives that limit the future.
Second, admit the mistake - I'll admit that takes courage, but recognition of errors is a sign of maturity. Not to recognize them is to deny them. The reality is that "denial" is more than just a river in Egypt - it's something that will limit your future.
Third, understand that when we confront our mistakes we are taking full advantage of them as the "positives" they are. Only when you ignore mistakes are they negative. Buy that idea and I'll SEE YOU AT THE TOP!
Zig Ziglar is a motivator and teacher. He is the author of 26 books and loved by millions of people world wide for his practical wisdom and his gift of hope.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Energy is the essence of life.
"Energy is the essence of life. Every day you
decide how you're going to use it by knowing
what you want and what it takes to reach
that goal, and by maintaining focus."
- Oprah Winfrey
decide how you're going to use it by knowing
what you want and what it takes to reach
that goal, and by maintaining focus."
- Oprah Winfrey
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