Hitler walks down the street in New York City and says "Follow me!" A few people do. Some yell obscenities at him. Lots take his … [Read more...]
255 Prepare, Defend
To properly defend yourself, you prepare for all contingencies. You do all you possibly can, ahead of time. And then one of two things … [Read more...]
247 Yesterday
"Oh, you are so very cruel saying things like that!" As she stormed away. That evening I told my wife the things she said that day. And … [Read more...]
239 Spiral
Within 4 months of starting my new company I expanded overseas. Because life is a spiral and not a circle. A circle, you go … [Read more...]
232 Justify
Or learn. Those are the two things that can happen when something unwanted occurs. It's not my fault because... means I … [Read more...]
220 Digging Ditches
Do you mind digging ditches? "Not if the pay is good." Alright, then dig this ditch. It should take a few days. "OK, the … [Read more...]
218 Something
Saying "Stop that!" won't get a child to stop doing something. Because, then the child has nothing. And no one wants nothing. So, … [Read more...]
214 Stage 3
This one needs a lot of help to execute. Look at the related Doodles. They’ll help get you out of Stage … [Read more...]
209 One Second or One Year
It makes no difference. None at all. If the light is out for one second or one year it makes no difference in the effort … [Read more...]
193 Seeing Red
Look around and take note of everything that’s red. (Play the game = get the results!) Remember as many red things as possible. (Just … [Read more...]
176 “1 – 2 – 3″
Wouldn't it be great if you could go ‘1 – 2 – 3’ snap your fingers, and instantly become what you want to be? Well, no … [Read more...]
170 Micro Steps
We do so many things without thinking, we forget to use that very ability in us. When you arrive at some stairs, you do not … [Read more...]
147 Interpretation Part 2
I didn't say he stole the money. What subject does the sentence above describe? (Play the game = get the … [Read more...]
143 Progression Part 2
We typically act 'human' less than 1% of the time. It's rare to ignore the feedback of everyday life and take action regardless of that … [Read more...]
142 Progression
Rocks. Go as far as they are kicked. All outer reaction, nothing internal. Plants. Turn towards the sun. Slow internal response to … [Read more...]
135 Excuses
Everybody needs an excuse to change their mind. To change your mind without one is to somehow be wrong in the first place. And nobody … [Read more...]
114 Darts
Don’t stand too close or you'll always place the darts in the bull’s-eye. And not too far away so you never hit the board. Stand just … [Read more...]
108 Emotions
My wife and I go to my best friend’s home for his surprise Birthday party. And we are fighting. We fight as only real married couples … [Read more...]
106 Plan B
You never succeed at Plan A. Never. Those who do succeed are the ones who have a Plan B. Nothing you’ve ever done has … [Read more...]
73 Killing Frogs
Do you know how to kill a frog? Most people think by placing a frog in boiling water you can kill it. But it just jumps … [Read more...]
63 Free Will
A Genie appeared and said to Man, "I can give you anything you want. I have unlimited power. Let's start with your favorite meal. What do … [Read more...]
60 Patterns
When you look at someone or something, what exactly do you see? Or more to the point, what do you NOT see! In … [Read more...]
54 Self
Normally you first THINK you are something. Anything. Then you act on that. Which then gives you some input that you are. You simply … [Read more...]
43 Desire
I sit at the annual meeting. This time it’s Bongo drums. Each year they try a different thing. (Did I mention this time it’s Bongo … [Read more...]
36 Prime Time
Here is a guarantee of sadness and failure: try to ‘look young' your whole life. As if that were the only value you had/held. As if that … [Read more...]
31 Being At-Cause
When you spill something you simply clean it up. You know you are at-cause of this. When someone feels bad over something you say, you … [Read more...]
30 Ever-Changing Relationships
We are a relationship, ever-changing. Me and my body, ever-changing. My and my partner, ever-changing. Me and my parents, … [Read more...]
22 Attitude
Obnoxious /annoying uncle Arthur invites himself to supper. How do you feel? Then you get a call from the Lottery people … [Read more...]
20 The Gift of Knowledge
A 7 year old asked, "Lord, Lord, tell me my future." "You don't really want to know." came the reply. "Yes, I do. Tell me my … [Read more...]
14 Eliminating Triggers
Some memories are of experiences still painful to remember. A past embarrassment, a fear, a jealousy, being put down in public, … [Read more...]
13 Changing Change
Make different decisions about the same stimulus. ie: When someone triggers you the ‘wrong' way, you no longer ‘Blow your top' (or … [Read more...]
12 Change
People resist change because they're not all that sure that they'll like what they change to. Don't worry, once you change, the … [Read more...]
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