Today
there is less and less “real” thinking going on in the minds of many. You may
have heard the famous quote by Henry Ford: “Thinking
is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in
it”. Most people do not “think” or have an original thought; they simply “parrot”
what they’ve heard. That is a subject in itself which I may address elsewhere
at some other time. For today, I want to present how one’s thinking can control
their thoughts which when believed, actually doom them to future failure.
As a Life and Legacy Coach
™ and a promoter of business opportunities which can ultimately improve one’s
life so they can leave a legacy, I am made aware of the thinking of the “masses”
on an almost daily basis. Most opportunities made available today are
legitimate but when prospective recruits realize that it will take an
investment of time and money (sometimes large or small), they disqualify
themselves because of their thoughts.
Poet Walter D Wintle gives us this advice in his poem “Thinking”.
Thinking
by Walter D Wintle
Verse 1 of
4
If you think you are beaten, you are
If you think you dare not, you don't,
If you like to win, but you think you can't
It is almost certain you won't.
If you think you dare not, you don't,
If you like to win, but you think you can't
It is almost certain you won't.
(Scroll to bottom of page to read remaining verses).
Before your thoughts make you give up on yourself and your potential, get all the facts and have a positive attitude. Seek reasons why something will work instead of the ways that it won’t work. Ask yourself what could I gain with this opportunity by “responding” yes and doing what it takes to make it happen instead of the easiest, knee jerk “reaction” in saying “no”.
Before your thoughts make you give up on yourself and your potential, get all the facts and have a positive attitude. Seek reasons why something will work instead of the ways that it won’t work. Ask yourself what could I gain with this opportunity by “responding” yes and doing what it takes to make it happen instead of the easiest, knee jerk “reaction” in saying “no”.
Make it a great day!
Ter Scott