287 One

287 One   Caution: this one requires your active /mental participation!   Imagine you have: * A Paper Computer that … [Read more...]

285 Questions

285 Questions If you seem to always get the same answers consider asking different Questions.   Think of a problem … [Read more...]

280 Filters

Your mind automatically records everything. Everything! However before accessing this data your mind goes through a filter that states … [Read more...]

277 Water on Floor

Wow! What happened here? Well, as you can see, I have water all over the floor of my recreation room. Can you help me clean it … [Read more...]

272 Make a Note

This one is so simple, yet almost no one does it!   When listening to someone speak, make a note of the idea /thing that causes … [Read more...]

269 Circle

This one needs a lot of help to execute. Look at the related Doodles.  ---------------------------------------------- A picture is … [Read more...]

265 Before

Danny was my secretary. He would type my letters (1970's!). And he'd make a mistake on almost every one.   "Danny, do you … [Read more...]

262 Water Pump

Water waits to be pumped up for our use. It is not mean, nor does it have anything against you. The water responds exactly to your … [Read more...]

261 Adult Checklist

* Do you like to get presents ... or give them? * Do you try to get-away-with it ... or own-up to it? Go To  # 83 - 92 - 102 - 118 - … [Read more...]

259 Don’t Stop

You don't know where to go or what to do next. So you stop and try to figure it out. Yet from where you are now you can't 'see' the next … [Read more...]

258 M or W

Almost everything is either an M or a W. The left side of the M (or W) is January, the middle is July/August and the right … [Read more...]

257 Unknown

You can’t fear the unknown. If it is truly unknown. So what you do is populate the unknown with a bunch of known-and-undesirable … [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...]

254 Manipulation

To see if you're manipulated in anything, just look for the opposite of what is commonly believed. If you cannot easily see the opposite, … [Read more...]

253 Just-in-Case

Survival depends on being totally ready for what ‘might’ happen. Specially, if it’s an animal who might attack at any … [Read more...]

245 Go Fishing

The mind can, and does, clear itself up.   Think of something you were afraid of, when you were a child. (Spiders, snakes, the … [Read more...]

244 Everything and Nothing

We go through life with one of two basic attitudes   Everything is allowed, unless specifically prohibited … [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...]

231 Statement

A statement is a close-ended thing. "I can't do this."   A question is open-ended. 'Why can't I do this?'   "I … [Read more...]

226 Assertiveness

Taxi drivers in New York City are a realistic bunch. To drive in one of the busiest cities in the world, you do what works. And what … [Read more...]

223 One Hour

There are 24 hours in a day. Everyday.   The % of time you devote to create your future = the % probability you'll have that … [Read more...]

221 External Illusions

When I go to a movie I allow this 'External Illusion' to dominate me. I laugh, cry, etc. After, I might even comment on it with … [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...]

211 Real Decisions

They asked a bunch of people to decide whether to do something or not. Then divided them into two groups: Those who said "YES do … [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...]

203 Either – Or

Often people polarize things into Do /Don't -- Yes /No -- Right /Wrong,  ... annnd, you're for me or you're against me. That's one of … [Read more...]

201 One by One

How many more books do I have to read before I grow up?   “Just a few more,” is correct. Not 1,387 !! At the rate the … [Read more...]

199 Everything

Repeat after me: I am NOT good at everything. I will stop trying to be good at everything. Or 'implying' I am good at … [Read more...]

197 Obstacles, Your Key to Success

Coke and Pepsi are where they are because of each other. Not in spite of.   Many years ago I started a 'Psychic' Fair. It … [Read more...]

196 Past, Present & Future

I write this 'now' (Saturday May 22, 2010) and you read it 'now'... not Saturday May 22 I am your past and you are my … [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...]

190 Big Deal?

We went to a restaurant to celebrate someone (finally!) buying a new car. Nearly $200. For lunch. No big deal.   When we … [Read more...]

189 Twin

Consultants are effective. They come into a company, look around, then give advice that works. We don't take that advice because we … [Read more...]

187 99% or 1%

It always has to add up to 100%   The very first satellite was a simple radio transmitter sending "Beep, Beep" (1%) It took … [Read more...]

186 Start, Stop, Continue

This is a really simple one. But very effective!   Unless you dismiss it without trying it.   Right now in your … [Read more...]

183 Magician

Once a person asked if I thought he should do Magic full-time. Since he was asking, and already doing shows and Birthdays, I said "Go for … [Read more...]

181 Problem Solving # 2

1. Select a problem 2. Select an expert in that subject (In your mind) 3. Explain your problem to that expert. (Do it  = … [Read more...]

178 Before & After

When do you dust your house? Cut your hair? After they need it. You always wash your hands after you need to. After they get … [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...]

169 Scaffold

Think of your role in everything you do, every interaction you have, every person you meet, with every family member, as being only one … [Read more...]

165 Cause & Effects

Picture this: You are in an expensive car headed towards a cliff. Your family is in the car with you. You have priceless documents … [Read more...]

162 Consider the Source

My best friend always gives me advice. On almost everything. But when I consider the source, I discount almost everything he … [Read more...]

161 Are You Perfect?

Are you perfect?   So why does it bother you when someone points that out? If they actually show you a better way to do … [Read more...]

160 Combination

The secret is almost always to find the right combination.   To succeed you need the right combination of People, Product, … [Read more...]

158 Anarchy

What if no one is in charge?   That's what happens when you destroy an idea someone has without putting forth an idea to take … [Read more...]

156 Hold it!

“Sorry, I guess I overreacted.” (Familiar words?) Of course you did. You held it in, and held it in, and held... etc. Why? … [Read more...]

154 Issues & Events

We recently changed our warehousing to a brand new start-up fulfillment service. They had a lot of trouble getting it right. That is … [Read more...]

149 The End

We can handle changing diapers because we know there's an end to this.   We know setting up a new business takes time but does … [Read more...]

145 NO Feedback

See how quickly your eyes skipped over the blank space between the title and this line.   There you just did it … [Read more...]

144 Monkeys

"George, with your ability to create Personal development training Seminars and my contacts with Hollywood stars, we can make a … [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...]

137 Easier Solutions

This process has worked for me for over 40 years. (I thought everyone solved their problems this way!)   1. Clarify what the … [Read more...]

136 Beggars & Alcoholics

Beggars & Alcoholics have a few things in common. Mainly I try to avoid them whenever I can! I cross the street. Refuse to make eye … [Read more...]

134 Sand Bags & Bricks

There are different uses for Sand Bags and Bricks. Sand Bags are basically used for Temporary situations. Floods are the easiest to … [Read more...]

133 Plenty of Peas

To glue an elephant on to a pea is a big problem. Gluing a pea to an elephant is no problem.   Thinking any one thing solves … [Read more...]

130 Collecting Solutions

People wish they had less problems. Yet, you've never, ever rid yourself of problems. Not one! What you do is add solutions. You still … [Read more...]

127 Not-Me

If you don't admit, accept and address the real cause you won't solve it. Sounds simple. And it is! So why do we constantly repeat the … [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...]

88 Will Power

We all have will power. What we need is will power to exercise our will power. That we don't always have.   I can diet. I have … [Read more...]

83 Being Wrong

As a consultant I deal with people. In one particular company we gather in their boardroom and start with a verbal report from each … [Read more...]

74 Dictating Your Miracle

I want a house. I want money to buy this house. I want to borrow the money. I want my bank to lend me the money. And it'll be a miracle … [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...]

72 Technique

All of us use various techniques to solve each of our problems. Just look at all the techniques to diet or stop smoking, for … [Read more...]

67 Personal Nag

Nobody likes a nag. (A person who keeps ‘bothering /reminding' you over & over again.) A parent is often like that.   But … [Read more...]

66 Opposites

It's literally impossible to build a staircase that goes only up. Or only down. It is impossible to construct a street that goes only one … [Read more...]

57 Helicopter

First we blindfold you. Then put you in a Helicopter and fly around for a couple of hours. We land, undo your blindfold, give you a map … [Read more...]

46 Always

Whenever something ‘always' happens to you, relax. It means you are completely in charge of that situation. Always late? Hmmm, let's see … [Read more...]

45 Problems

There is no problem without a benefit having that problem gives you. A benefit you would not otherwise give yourself. A benefit 'forced' on … [Read more...]

44 After

Years ago I created a series of courses teaching Personal Development. I worked quite hard, opening five or six offices in as many … [Read more...]

37 Or Its Equivalent

You don't know what you want! To a 7 year old, 'paradise' is more Ice Cream To a 17 year old, more girls.  And so on.   You … [Read more...]

34 Thinking Positively Negative

Positive Thinking is a great solution to a simple but complex-to-explain situation. Essentially, our mind does not understand the concept … [Read more...]

33 Solving a 5

None of you deliberately create problems ...or do you!   Here is the sequence: 1. You have a problem.   2. You have … [Read more...]

24 The Wedge

A wedge has two 'sides'. One's thin, the other, thick. Which side you use determines your results.   Take something you want to … [Read more...]

23 Become More Creative

Keeping It Super Simple, the mind/brain operates on patterns and repetition. To become more creative simply change your 'routines'. No, … [Read more...]

18 Being Triggered

"He makes me nervous," said the Salesman, entering the boss's office. "Hmmm," said the secretary, "He doesn't make me nervous." Meanwhile … [Read more...]

17 Impossible Decisions

Twins fall off a raft in the middle of a lake, one on each side. The mother is still on the raft. Neither twin can swim. She can only … [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...]

10 Progress It

I once hired a person with a good reputation as a really effective 'trainer'. She basically had one message: Do not stop at whatever is … [Read more...]

8 Problem Solving

You can't solve something that doesn't exist.   You can: Sweat it Worry about it Deny it Be proud of it, … [Read more...]

7 Disaster

Disaster is not disaster UNTIL you consider your RESPONSE to the event.   Heading towards a wall at high speed is NOT a … [Read more...]

5 Decision

Everything you do is as a result of Decision. If you don't decide, someone else will.   Decision implies options. The longer … [Read more...]

3 Cumulative Knowledge

Although you are obviously the age that you are you also have in you, all of the 'previous' ages.   You at 47 years old, also … [Read more...]