Imagine life is a Ferris Wheel. However, you get ‘paid’ only after it goes around. Whatever you load … [Read more...]
2 Normal Luck
When things go ‘right' I say I'm LUCKY. That, though, keeps me ‘here' with LUCKY over ‘there' One day someone asked me just how often … [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...]
4 Common Courtesy
Because you can doesn't mean you should: Hit someone Think so much Put yourself down Constantly test yourself Deny … [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 you … [Read more...]
6 Feed Yourself
Let's say that Music is food Color is food Smiles are food Are you nourishing yourself, these days? It is all too easy to put off … [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...]
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, etc. But … [Read more...]
9 Worry
Worry: Keeping something I have NOT YET solved in my consciousness lest I forget it's not-yet-solved and it somehow … [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...]
11 Feedback
Feedback Works! You're in a car doing 80 in a 60 zone. You pass a police car with a policeman in it. Who does nothing. The … [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...]
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...]
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...]
15 K.I.S.S.
Ask politely and directly for what you want. Take a chance on getting slapped, you might get kissed! People are mostly the … [Read more...]
16 Follow Up
Remember this? Ask politely and directly for what you want. Take a chance on getting slapped, you might get kissed! Well there's a … [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 save … [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...]
19 Expectations
Just read this from a respected coach & wonder what you think? "Although high expectations do occasionally lead to high performance, as … [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...]
21 Interpretation
My best friend and I started many crazy businesses when we were teenagers. However, when ordering a lot of Italian ice cream, make sure you … [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...]
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...]
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 do, or … [Read more...]
25 How Old Are You?
How do you treat a young child who's learning? Do you act impatient, sneer, put down, deride, complain and so on? Of course … [Read more...]
26 Discounting Self
Consider yourself to be like a cash register. When you do something good you enter a 'credit' into the register. When you do something … [Read more...]
27 Responses
"You stole my bicycle." What you are going to do about it. "You stole my bicycle." Well, it would seem that way, but I did … [Read more...]
28 Getting What I Want!
Of course there's something good about wanting things! Also about believing that, by wanting things, you set into motion getting … [Read more...]
29 Who’s In Charge?
"I sit paying the bills and there's never quite enough money at end of month. Thinking 'I want more' is different to feeling you have … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
35 One + One = Two!
A famous celebrity is in her favorite restaurant and the Maitre D' gives her a note. Her friends say, "Wow, it must be important, we know … [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...]
38 Carrier Wave
"Just thinking more about 'you get what you think about'. As a parent I constantly fear my son will come to harm. From stopping breathing as … [Read more...]
39 Increasing Intuition
The common belief is men have Reason and women Intuition. Yet everyone has some sort of Intuition. So how does one go about ‘exercising' … [Read more...]
40 So What!
Many years ago my secretary, Monique, attended my training course. When we came to ‘Parental Programming' she said: "My mother used to … [Read more...]
41 Elephants
Picture an elephant pulling to the left. And another, pulling to the right. Nothing moves. Now imagine 500 elephants on each side. Same … [Read more...]
42 Leadership
I decide to paint my garage door pink. Yes, pink. After thinking about it for a (very short!) time I decide not to. An … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
47 Gold Stamps
You've heard of collecting Air Miles /points using credit cards. I propose you start to collect Gold Stamps. You cash Air … [Read more...]
48 Saying No
The villagers took a round about way to their place of worship because of the snake. Finally the headman went to the Holy man and explained … [Read more...]
49 Sharks
Nothing is more powerful than a shark. And sharks eat fish. Much, much smaller fish. To defend themselves they form a 'school' of … [Read more...]
50 Limits
Can you make one cent in a year? Two? Three? At some point you’re going to say no. Sooo, let's try the other way. A … [Read more...]
51 Hindsight
Everyone wants more foresight or premonition. (To know what is coming and so be prepared for it.) Even those who have more are not always … [Read more...]
52 Correct Decisions
Ever had a problem making a decision because you just don't know if it's the ‘right' one? This simple method has served me well over the … [Read more...]
53 Guilt
Your mind works as follows: You do NOT compare this o with this O to conclude one is larger than the other! You absorb all of the o's you … [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...]
55 Oxygen
Airplanes are long tubes full of people. They look very carefully what to do in an emergency. And here's what they say: "In case of … [Read more...]
56 Headaches
Here's a non medical way to quickly & effectively get rid of minor aches and pains. To the simplicity: drink 2 x 8oz (2 x 235 ml) … [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...]
58 Needs
We always get what we need. Or we'd be dead. But we don't always get what we want. We even say, "Oh I didn't really want it … [Read more...]
59 Hesitation
There's only one way to be absolutely sure what's being said is correct for you. Look at your own life and use your own memories, based on … [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...]
61 Styles
Different people have different styles of behavior. We constantly are annoyed at how they are and /or how they approach things. Here are … [Read more...]
62 Context
A) She walked into the room completely at ease, and completely naked. B) Either she's alone, or at home, or at a Nudist Camp, (or 3 years … [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...]
64 Natural Talents
Natural Talent is automatic and invisible. "Honey, where are my keys?" He says, knowing she automatically knows where they are. And she … [Read more...]
65 Wealth
If you do something you don't like to do, you'll invariably fail at it. Why? If you succeed you end up doing even more of what you don't … [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...]
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...]
70 Conclusions
He slapped her. That's terrible! Well, she was hysterical. Oh, that's OK He made her hysterical to look good slapping her. That's … [Read more...]
71 Nice
A visitor /repairman came to fix my (elaborate!) Television. Because of missing parts and trouble with customs he ended up staying 3 … [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...]
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 out. The way to … [Read more...]
75 Same
She slapped me. Then she yelled at me. Then she stomped her feet and tried to step on mine. What to do? Well, first … [Read more...]
76 Increasing Awareness
It's not polite to stare. Especially at people who feel deep emotion (sadness, hurt etc). Yet we form our understanding of others in great … [Read more...]
77 Nine Cows
Two University students became friends. After graduation one invites the other to visit his island. Upon arriving it turns out he is … [Read more...]
78 Process
To make Jello (Jelly) you start with some powder which is too dry compared to Jello. Then you take water, which is too, well, … [Read more...]
79 Truth Time
Everything is true. For a time. Right now as I write this, it's night time. And that's true ... for a few more hours. Then … [Read more...]
80 ‘No’ Is Information
Are you hungry? No. Do you want to buy this car? No. Will you stay for my whole speech? No. Do you … [Read more...]
81 Second Impressions
Someone at a reception smiled a hello and shook my hand warmly. Later I saw him sneering at one of the waiters. And, later still, talking … [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...]
84 The Communication Process
Fights at home? No progress at work? Things just not going right for you? Unless really desperate, we ignore communications that can … [Read more...]
85 Babies
What good's a baby? It doesn't talk. It doesn't walk. It can't even feed itself. Well, of course, it's the potential. The … [Read more...]
86 Don’t Be Yourself
There's nothing worse than a tough person, trying to be ‘tough' OR A nice person, trying to be ‘nice'. It's automatic that you are who … [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...]
89 Initiating
When you shake someone's hand, just who is shaking whose hand? And the simple answer is: you both are. Yet the person who initiates has the … [Read more...]
90 Good/Bad
It's impossible to understand something without also automatically understanding its opposite. Can you build stairs just going … [Read more...]
91 Dieting
Diets work or a zillion people would not be on them. And there are a zillion different ones. So take advantage! Try the South … [Read more...]
92 Strength
What's ‘stronger' than a perfectly built fortress that needs 500 people to defend it. One that requires only 100 people to effectively … [Read more...]
93 Heaven & Hell
Eternity is a long time. A bird lands on a granite mountain once every thousand years. By the time it's worn down, it's the first second … [Read more...]
94 Increasing Vitality
Vitality comes from desire. Desire creates energy dedicated to achieve only that desire. Charlie comes home dead tired. Drops into … [Read more...]
95 Ring/Knock
When do you answer the telephone? Only after /when it rings, and more than once. If it rings only once you don't answer. When … [Read more...]
97 Variety
Many of us take vitamins and mineral supplements everyday. We also shop at favorite repetitive places. And they, in turn, buy their … [Read more...]
98 Third Time
You really should relax. Trying to get things right the first time is a recipe for disaster. How do you know it is right? How … [Read more...]
99 Perfection!
You don't want to be perfect. I knew a lady who did not speak English 'properly'. She would say "Hi, youse guys" when greeting … [Read more...]
100 Ransom Notes
Bad guys take a newspaper, cut out certain words and reorganize them into a Ransom demand. And we all know the newspaper did not say … [Read more...]
101 Relationships
All relationships add up to 100%. Relationships work best and last longest when they're balanced. I learned everything there … [Read more...]
102 Response-ability
Accepting responsibility for myself is the best thing I ever decided. I used to blame everyone and everything for my situation. The economy, … [Read more...]
103 Ring/Knock (part 2)
Everything is automatically recorded in your brain /mind. Everything! Think of a time when you fell or hurt yourself. (Play the game = … [Read more...]
104 Power
Relax, you're not that powerful! You're not responsible for another person's success or failure. Their drinking or debauchery. You're … [Read more...]
105 Silent Additions
"The building is falling!" Quick, what's your reaction? Assume the statement is true. "The building is … [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...]
107 Iron
A villager finds a large chunk of Iron. He asks the Wise man what to do with it. The Wise man replies, "Well, if you take a couple of days … [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...]
109 Understanding
We tend to divide things into two: - Good/Bad - Right/Wrong - Day/Night - Yes/No And that’s a trap. (Black & White … [Read more...]
110 Nothing
To interact with strangers we use a device that is very effective: nothing. We don’t call it nothing, we call it Ritual. Ritual is a … [Read more...]
111 ABC’s of Life
First we record input /information. We then compare what's recorded and draw conclusions. Red is, Green is, Red is not Green, Green is not … [Read more...]
112 Emotions (Part 2)
Many people try to avoid emotions because they think emotions = weakness. Emotions create increased consciousness and understanding... In … [Read more...]
113 Success
You were born weak, small and completely defenseless. You could do nothing for yourself except eat and digest. And even then it had to be … [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 far … [Read more...]
115 Give, Get
What goes around, comes around. What you sow, so shall you reap. All of these are true. There’s only one thing: No one ever told you … [Read more...]
116 Façade
The greater the façade you construct, the greater you obviously are. Take a good strong look at all your abilities as proven by the very … [Read more...]
117 Gold Mine
Which is more relevant: Deciding there is Gold Looking for the gold Finding the gold Digging for the gold Selling the … [Read more...]
118 Right!
Some people walk around with food stains on their clothes. They believe that to admit they spill anything, is a mistake. They believe to … [Read more...]
120 Give & Take
Many years ago when I smoked, a friend offered me a Cuban cigar (Legal in Canada!). He only had two left. If I took one - and he did - … [Read more...]
121 Carrot & Stick
No good trainer ‘trains’ using a stick. Not one. Behavior that’s rewarded is repeated. So how do you train yourself? Do you chastise … [Read more...]
122 Real!
Nobody wants to get it wrong. Nobody wants to make a mistake. Yet when things go wrong, that’s precisely when they get … [Read more...]
123 Ignorance
If I want something and don’t see it and walk on, I am Ignorant. If I want something and do see it and walk on, then I’m … [Read more...]
124 One Person
A man swallows three ping pong balls, each a different color. He 'recalls' whatever color you ask for! How does his stomach know which … [Read more...]
125 A Clumsy Self Image
I'm clumsy. I'm 'always' making mistakes. I'm etc. etc. etc. OK let's take clumsy. First do you spill things every single … [Read more...]
126 Red Light
At a red light why don't you turn your motor off? Technically you'd save gasoline (Petrol). In actuality however, it's a bad … [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...]
128 And-And
If you touch a hot stove you quickly pull away. With some damage to yourself. Small maybe, but it is damage. What if that memory … [Read more...]
129 Diversity
We went to a famous restaurant El Bulli. They combine different tastes: Beetroot ice cream, Sardines in coconut broth, eel & mango, and … [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...]
131 Once
"Do you remember that weekend a couple of months ago..." "How can I forget!! We ate until we burst. I must have added 5 pounds (2 Kilos) … [Read more...]
132 Taking it Personally
To take it personally you have to be a Magician. Because you have to make that person disappear. AND you have to make yourself disappear … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
138 Brain Food
The brain must be fed first! It claims priority over all other parts. All other parts. Consider: First you chew to mix … [Read more...]
139 Tuesdays
I've been married for 45 years. It has not always been smooth (!) We often got into fights that fit the saying: "Divorce? Never! But … [Read more...]
140 Making Progress
I learned from my parents from my birth until 10 years old. At that time my parents were 25 – 35 years old. Now I’m over 35 and still do … [Read more...]
141 Imagine
This one is quite simple yet works. When you want something you cannot easily get right away, all you have to do is imagine having it. No, … [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...]
143 Progress
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...]
144 Monkeys
"George, with your ability to create Personal development training Seminars and my contacts with Hollywood stars, we can make a … [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...]
146 Always Right
Do you know anyone who’s always 100% Perfect, 100% Right, 100% Knowledgeable? Anyone? I didn’t think so. Do you like people who pretend they … [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...]
148 A Wife is a…
A person has multi facets. Think of a cog wheel. All those cogs represent different subjects in that person’s life. And when two … [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...]
150 Rights
My wife called to ask when I was coming home because she had a particularly good meal planned and didn’t want to overcook it. I promised … [Read more...]
151 Revenge
Often we harbor Resentment for something someone did to us. Or didn't do! A sleight in front of others, no credit when credit was due, etc. … [Read more...]
152 Just Do It
I wonder why I ever went out with him /her! What a total waste of time. I can't believe I did that. I wonder what I ever saw in that … [Read more...]
153 All-At-Once
I helped a friend move some furniture. And felt a bit sore the next day. If I move all the furniture I have ever moved over the … [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 an … [Read more...]
155 Do Not Disturb
Wilma came to my Self-Improvement class in a wheelchair. After two days she left the chair and walked around by herself! Oh, she was … [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? Because … [Read more...]
157 Self Assembly
At a car assembly line you see parts go in one end and cars come out the other. If you walk through, you also see it takes a week for the … [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 its … [Read more...]
159 Make a Mistake
These people Make Mistakes: Loans officers who never have a bad loan are so very conservative that they exceed the built-in allowances … [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...]
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...]
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 says. … [Read more...]
163 When I Grow Up
When I grow up I want to be a ... doctor, lawyer, fireman, etc. Now that you are this, you can look back and realize that … [Read more...]
164 20%
It takes only 20% of your time to learn 80% of almost anything. And 80% of your time to learn the last 20%. An expert = someone who … [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 in the … [Read more...]
166 Inside Out
Do you ever get mad at someone or something? Or impatient? Or annoyed? Of course you do. What about others … [Read more...]
167 Bucket List
Make a list of things you want to do before you die. These are really the things NOT motivated by anyone else in your life. These come … [Read more...]
168 Creating Desire
Desire is created by Knowledge-of-the-Emotion created by the completion of the goal-to-be. (How you feel when you are … [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...]
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...]
171 Not Nice, Selfish
I finally found a gasoline (petrol) station open all night And I really needed some! I put $8 worth in my tank and went to pay. The … [Read more...]
173 I’m Tired
Unless you are sick or very old indeed, you always ‘talk’ and ‘move’ from morning to bedtime. Your body is always moving and you are … [Read more...]
174 Good /Bad Part 2
GOOD l---------------------------------l BAD Let us say the far left of the line is ABSOLUTE Good. 100% And far right is … [Read more...]
175 Self Worth
A friend of mine was overly attentive with people. One day he fainted in front of a group visiting him. He ended up in the hospital, … [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...]
177 I Know
Do you? Or do you 'believe'? All too often I Know should really be I Believe. "I Know I … [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...]
179 Mirror
Don't be a mirror. Why wait three days to answer his email? Because he waited three days to answer mine! Why … [Read more...]
180 Reverse It
You rarely physically touch any other human being. Maybe a hand shake. So just how do you go about influencing each … [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...]
182 Grey
My brother would stay at my place when he came to oversee my business. On the hour drive we would freely speak with no chance of being … [Read more...]
184 Outside In
Things from the 'outside' (world) influence you. Outside In. Or are influenced by you. Inside Out. Obvious. So why say … [Read more...]
185 First, Get Alive
Tired of planning without seeming to get anywhere? Then stop doing that. My three dictums are (in order!) First, get alive, … [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...]
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 many huge radio … [Read more...]
188 Better Business
The lady who ran my business in England worked very hard. She 'opened' that country and, within a couple of years, did literally millions … [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...]
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...]
191 Ability
You are always capable of doing whatever you want to do. And I am not talking about 'Positive Thinking.' Because, way before you … [Read more...]
192 Flow Tubes
Picture a bunch of tubes in the air, similar to telephone lines going from pole to pole. Lots and lots and lots of them in the air … [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 do … [Read more...]
194 F. E. A. R.
False Evidence Appearing Real How many times have your fears actually happened? Not come close, or almost, but actually! I'm willing to bet: … [Read more...]
195 Four Stages
We all go through these steps and in this order: 1. Un-conscious In-competence You don’t know that there is something to which you … [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...]
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...]
198 Repetition
When you respond the exact same way to every situation then you are not responding to events, you are establishing sameness. ie: … [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...]
200 Headaches Part 2
Why not try this one before you dismiss it? Non-traditional does not automatically mean … [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 child can … [Read more...]
202 Compliments
We stood and formed two rows, as asked. "Now give each other a sincere compliment." Fat chance that's going to work, I … [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...]
204 Apologize /Forgive
They are the same thing. To not Apologize /Forgive someone is to indicate you have a reason not to. My friend never forgave her … [Read more...]
206 A Good Time
'Good' lasts only a certain amount of time. Protecting your child from the outside world becomes: Parents still nagging … [Read more...]
207 Begin, Middle, End
Some people are good at starting things, projects, proposals. Saying yes. Some at doing the middle stuff that makes it run. Continues … [Read more...]
208 Perfect Instructions
The Perfect Instructions are your emotions. Good feeling = do more. Bad feeling = stop. That's it. Everything else is … [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...]
210 Second Thing
I had a job that paid $75 /week. (1966!) AND kept trying different things on the side. It made no difference when they did not 'work' … [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...]
212 Attitude Part 2
At one time you thought about how to handle a knife and fork, comb your hair, give a talk, dance. At one point in your life you did, … [Read more...]
213 Rockets
My head of country for Australia was very good. She would treat the Sales people very well. However she was missing one … [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...]
215 Knowing
Count the number of 'F's in this simple sentence: Finished files are the result of years of scientific research. (Play the … [Read more...]
216 Lies
Lies are basically wishes-in-disguise. The fish was THIS big. I wish the fish was this big. I am a rich person. I wish I was a … [Read more...]
217 Luxury /Waste
People want Luxury in their lives, but not waste. And there's your problem. "13 Bathrooms?? What a … [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...]
219 Control
Not being in control of something does not mean it’s out of control. It simply means you are not the one doing the controlling. Take the … [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...]
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...]
222 The Difference
All singers singing the same song use the same words. The same notes. Yet one singer is far more popular than … [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...]
225 Money
This one needs your participation to be effective. Pay close attention to your answers. (Ideally, jot them down on the … [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...]
227 Long Hair, Short Hair
She promised to give her new child, Susan, what she never got. Long hair. Her mother used to always cut her hair "too" short. … [Read more...]
228 Automatic
Everyone is equipped with an automatic transmission. Many gears, 'automatically' changing to accommodate your desire for speed. You … [Read more...]
229 Security
There are two types of Security. Internal and External. Internal Security exists when you believe you can 'create' … [Read more...]
230 Total
"Oh, I can't approach him, he just got a raise." Everyone ADDS each event to all previous events and bases their response on … [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...]
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...]
233 Input
Yesterday School, Library, elders = limited! Today Internet, FB, etc. = … [Read more...]
234 Triggers
If you constantly use a gun be careful, it might go off and harm someone. Throw it into a field and a couple of years later you can pick up … [Read more...]
235 Ball Bearings
You know what they are. They are the tiny things that make the machinery work. Without keeping them oiled things screech to a … [Read more...]
236 Part-of-Me
As I launch this new company, I remind my Partners why we will surely succeed. Because we can spot our errors /mistakes and correct them … [Read more...]
237 Let Go!
A pilot out of control was told by the air traffic controller to just "let go!" all controls. Trainer airplanes automatically rebalance when … [Read more...]
238 First
I walk into my office pre-occupied with a problem. I shut the door so no one disturbs me. Within two hours my problem is … [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...]
240 Irreplaceable
I'm always looking for someone to promote so I can be free to expand. I call one person and ask her how she is doing. “Excellent. I'm … [Read more...]
241 Re-viewing
We think re-viewing a situation over and over somehow helps. We believe we will somehow come up with something we have not thought … [Read more...]
242 Gentleman
A gentleman and his nephew walk on the wooden sidewalk on their way to worship. A lady comes along wearing her finest dress. The man … [Read more...]
243 The 98%
In a very nice hotel while on African safari, there was a sign on my dresser top that said 'Thou Shall Not Tempt.' And I … [Read more...]
244 Everything and Nothing
We go through life with one of two basic attitudes Everything is allowed, unless specifically prohibited … [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...]
246 Environment
You create your environment. By choosing which restaurant or by staying in one you didn't choose. Not long, and you are influenced … [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...]
248 Longs & Shorts
Short things can also be seen as cold things. Long ones as warm. An abrupt 'no' is Short /Cold. "Well, I will think about it … [Read more...]
249 Xxx x Xxxxx
It's just as much effort and cost: To type 'Xxx x Xxxxx', as to type meaningful stuff. To make a movie with one scene, one … [Read more...]
250 The Impossible Self-Image
You cannot build a hill that has only one direction. You may want it to go only 'up'. Fine, but it does go both ways. To take … [Read more...]
251 A Rough Diamond
What does a rough diamond look like? Do you know? I don't. A man sold his Homestead and wandered the world to return one day only … [Read more...]
252 Threat
A threat is perceived when two unrelated subjects are presented at-the-same-time. . Eat all your vegetables or... I will spank you /you … [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...]
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...]
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 … [Read more...]
256 99 is Fine
99% of the time, 99% results is fine. 99% returned calls 99% money made 99% attempts to apologize 99% results in an exam 99% of … [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...]
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 … [Read more...]
260 Manipulation #2
When I ask you a question to which I know the answer, I manipulate you. Teachers do this to school children. With good … [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 - … [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 … [Read more...]
263 Giving Credit
If you give credit when people do something that merits credit, they stay with you. Not think they are better and leave … [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...]
266 Results
"What are you doing?" a stranger asks. Making Huge Fruit. "Hmm, looks like you're just turning some dirt upside down." A … [Read more...]
267 Strangers & Ships
I am not as comfortable with you as I'd like to be. Oh, why is that? Well, you sort of act like a stranger to /with me. Hmmm, how … [Read more...]
268 51/49
This ratio is a key to success. Yet so very few follow it. The two main aspects of business /marriage /leadership etc. are Relationships … [Read more...]
269 Circle
This one needs a lot of help to execute. Look at the related Doodles. ---------------------------------------------- A picture is worth a … [Read more...]
270 Hamburgers
To make a hamburger you always start with the bun. Then you put some condiments ( mustard, relish, onions etc.) Then the meat. Then … [Read more...]
271 Pedestals
The more you consider someone a Hero the higher the pedestal you place them on. The higher the pedestal, the less room they have to … [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 you to … [Read more...]
273 Propaganda
Propaganda: A 'description' of an ongoing process as if that very description was the final result. This is what manipulates you. … [Read more...]
274 Lawyers & Virgins
I was with a couple of 'lawyers' (barristers) eating a hamburger. This place offered 'free' refills for your drink. So they only ordered … [Read more...]
276 Gold Mine #2
Just imagine you somehow get a goldmine all to yourself. It's yours. Completely. Annnd, it has a lot of gold in it, just waiting to be … [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 up?Sure.And he … [Read more...]
278 I Am
Don't deny you are anything. This includes: Bad /jealous /angry etc. Just realize that that's a millionth of what your total … [Read more...]
279 Point of View
My Daughter-in-Law was telling me how great Blockbuster (A video store chain) was. Pleasant your. Thats you view site I wanted do mode … [Read more...]
281 Ask, Speak
Take turns rather than always be the one to Ask or Speak. Even in an interview. Are you married? Children? How much … [Read more...]
282 If It Is To Be…
The first time you set out to write a book /exercise /learn something you get no encouragement other than traditional family and … [Read more...]
284 Out of Sight…
Out of Mind is the rest. Why not take advantage of this truism. Those things you want to achieve: Place messages, cutouts, … [Read more...]
285 Questions
If you seem to always get the same answers consider asking different Questions. Think of a problem /situation you want to … [Read more...]
286 Bias
He sat in a straight backed chair, in a quiet room, dressed in a three piece suit, with an appropriate back light and read … [Read more...]
287 One
Caution: this one requires your active /mental participation! Imagine you have: * A Paper Computer that can solve only ONE … [Read more...]
288 Personality
How do you (or anyone) show your personality? Your words carry /broadcast only 10% of your personality. Your Tone … [Read more...]
290 Seeds
It's pretty obvious that what you sow - so do you also reap. Water the ground that has tomato seeds in it and you get... Tomatoes, of … [Read more...]
292 Denying
Red scarves don’t bother me. OK. If you say so. But why don’t you say Red scarves don’t AMUSE me. Well, because they … [Read more...]
293 Life
Not me, I'm not taking a chance. If I don't participate, I can't lose ... (or win!) If I don't ask, no one can say no … [Read more...]
294 No Sweat
I get up at 5:15 am to catch a plane. He staples the hat to his forehead so they can take the shot of him without his hat blowing … [Read more...]
296 The 3rd Option
Which is better: 1 Dependent or 2 Independent? How about 3 Inter-dependent You don't have to be 1 because you … [Read more...]
297 Circles & Spirals
You might think you are going around in circles. Which proves you're in a spiral. If you really were in a circle you would not … [Read more...]
302 Party Time
How hard we work planning a Party! And really pay attention to every detail. Almost cold and calculated. Yet we have fun … [Read more...]
303 Brutus
Did you ever have an imaginary dog your parents said would keep you safe. And it would either lie on your bed or under it. It /you … [Read more...]
306 Parent-ing
Parents in China are all extremely well respected. And obeyed. After all, they know best. Years and years of experience, … [Read more...]
307 Sniper
This is just a guess: you are not a Sniper. So you don't take infinite pains / time to aim and adjust and re-aim and re-adjust … [Read more...]
308 Red
You are being completely ignored in the very things that are important to you. And I can prove it! Imagine a … [Read more...]
309 Response
My wife woke up one morning feeling 'down'. I asked her if there was anything I could do to help. She said “No” I asked her if it … [Read more...]
310 Flexibility
If I am not flexible then I must restrict you to what I can respond to. I do this by: Finishing your sentences for you (but … [Read more...]
311 Telling Lies
Yes, of course I lie. So do you. In fact, I bet everyone lies in every country. "Am I fat?" "Am I … [Read more...]
312 Six Years
I started these Doodles exactly 6 years ago. One by one. Now I have enough to fill a 300+ page book. However, my book … [Read more...]
313 Fact vs Opinion
Everyone has an Opinion. Opinions are not Facts, obviously. Yet most things we think /act on are Opinions. OK, … [Read more...]
315 Fifteen Years
Imagine how you were... fifteen years ago. As compared to now. (Play the game = get the results) Things sure have changed … [Read more...]
316 Limited Miracles
We tend to limit our miracles. Look at this (real!) miracle: Last weekend we drove to a resort area north of our city. We … [Read more...]
317 90 Minute Cycle
Day ... Night ... Day ... Night ... An obvious Cycle. The 90 minute cycle is one you can use virtually every day of your … [Read more...]
318 Thoughtful Ransoms
You can take a newspaper, cut out certain words and make a Ransom demand. The newspaper does not say this. The words are taken out of … [Read more...]
319 Look Back
A great source of concern for many is "The Future" The great unknown. It could go any-way, do any-thing. Will I be safe? The answer … [Read more...]
320 Description vs Judgement
There is a difference between Description and Judgment. With Description you say almost anything you want and mean absolutely nothing by … [Read more...]
321 Quality
Make a decision about Quality vs Quantity. Obvious: A large steak that's medium in taste or a smaller one, excellent in … [Read more...]
322 Prayer
Prayer usually means negotiating /trading something God ‘wants’ that you would not otherwise give Him, for something you want He would not … [Read more...]
323 Perfect Person
Yes, I know you know people aren't perfect. Well, except when they criticize you. Then they magically become Perfect. Otherwise you … [Read more...]
325 More Questions
Questions are often more powerful - cause more effect - than statements because they get you to participate. For provide the … [Read more...]
329 Seriously
Lower your heart rate, dilate your arteries, stimulate your appetite and burn up calories, ...without exercise! When you laugh … [Read more...]
331 Most Referred To
These are rated the widest /broadest impact on... YOU Most of you joined this group after these were written. Take time … [Read more...]
332 Time
When you include Time in your calculations /judgments, things change. Example: I slept with 5 people /made a million, … [Read more...]
333 Me Message
All too often I forget people have their own ideas, their own life, their own ... everything. That's when Me Messages come into … [Read more...]
334 Water in Car
I came home to see my (young!) sons washing my wife's car. With the windows down. Yep, LOTS of water in the … [Read more...]
335 Stress
The past week has proven stressful for me because most of what I am trying to do is out of my control. I realize this and have stopped … [Read more...]
336 Lost & Found
If you misplace a physical object, (ie: Car keys, glasses, wallet, etc.) the best way to find it is to repeat the name of the object you … [Read more...]
338 Me First
If I put myself down before you do, you won't /can't put me down. I point out my flaws before you do, so I am 'safe'. I deride myself … [Read more...]
339 Three Voices
Here is a technique I find very useful for me. I created three 'voices' in my head: Voice 1 always tries to agree with me Voice 2 … [Read more...]
340 Pushups
Physical Pushups 'prepare' you for sports /physical activity. Mental Pushups prepare you for Situations. Mental = Solving … [Read more...]
341 Possible vs Probable
Almost everything is Possible Very, very, very few things are Probable. Ok, so? Well, before you: worry, fear, … [Read more...]
342 Rich – Poor
How To Get Rich: Fail 9 times in a row ... out of 10 Or 99 times ... out of 100 How … [Read more...]
343 One-Way Street
There are no one-way streets. There can't be. Any more than stairs that only go up. Or Uphill without Downhill. / Ok, … [Read more...]
344 3 Weeks
At 16 I was invited to a corn roast. I hated corn. But the girl who invited me was wonderful. So I ate a little bit of corn each … [Read more...]
345 Life is…
One of my largest changes happened when I decided that Life is somehow designed to be a series of Lessons. Others already know … [Read more...]
346 Crazy / Different
We all have something, someone or a situation we'd like to see changed. Crazy = when you repeat the same things over and over, … [Read more...]
347 Boston / Paris!
A really upsetting event, to say the least! Yet, with complete respect, you 'need' to see this from another point of … [Read more...]
348 Volume Control
Doing something you don't want to do? Can't stop? Then don't stop. Stop trying the on/off 'switch', it obviously doesn't … [Read more...]
350 Ready, Aim, Fire
Well, that's the ideal. Actually people are more often one of these: Ready, Fire, Aim Wants: Applause & Excitement … [Read more...]
351 Breathing
You breathe on one side of your nose 'more' than the other for about 4 hours. Then you switch sides. (Richard Kayser... 1895!) That's … [Read more...]
352 Expectations (Part 2)
People just out of a bad relationship look carefully at each new date for signs of what happened with them. That makes no one Of xtreme a … [Read more...]
353 Oil, Grease, etc.
We all understand the idea of bribery. It helps smooth the way, Grease the wheels, Oil the machinery, etc. Ok so? Well, … [Read more...]
354 Results
When you run a Sprint you better not make any mistakes. Even one tenth of a second off and you might well lose. Many believe life is a … [Read more...]
355 Discarded Solutions
Your subconscious mind automatically looks at many solutions to find the correct one for a particular problem. OK, so? A … [Read more...]
356 Sequence
When things are in sequence, you don’t have to be. Looking up Zarbosky by starting at the letter ‘A’ is a total waste of time. On the … [Read more...]
357 Recipes
Do you always use the same 'recipe' no matter what you do? The fact this particular recipe works well in one situation does not make it work … [Read more...]
360 Category
Which movie to see? Which book to read next? These give variety. However they are simply variations of the same decision you made … [Read more...]
361 Till, Plant
We tend to teach /learn too quickly. We try to Plant the seed without first Tilling the soil. We fault ourselves for not … [Read more...]
362 Physical
As You Think... So You Become is the rest. How many times have you heard this in your life? Ok, so? Well, I got it … [Read more...]
363 Ages of Experience
Is that guy ever an idiot! How does one find good help? I wonder why they don't fire him /her. Ignore your first 20 years … [Read more...]
364 Seven Years
My 7th year doing Doodles! Here's 10 Random Thoughts. (Just to be different.) 1. You change at 7 year intervals. Think … [Read more...]
365 Kitchen Table
I learned more around our kitchen table than probably anywhere else. I memorized more data in "school" of course. But it's … [Read more...]
366 Money Madness
Complete the following sentences: 1. I’m afraid that if I had money, I’d _________________ (Play the Game...) 2. Money causes … [Read more...]
369 Sunset
Many laws still in force today were written over 100 years ago. (Automobiles must pull over if meeting a horse and cart on a road, etc.) … [Read more...]
370 Friend AND Foe
How to make a Friend a Foe and/or vice versa. Simple. 1. Choose something you really, really want to accomplish. Lose … [Read more...]
371 Chickens & a Compass
Every time you are successful with anything... raising a child, starting a business, etc. You have applied this type of … [Read more...]
372 Hard Work
Hard Work doesn't, well ... work! Ok, so? If Hard Work 'works' then you face a future with more of it. And you don't … [Read more...]
373 Rear View
All cars have them. And they are much smaller than the front window. Ok, so? How fast can you go forward if you continuously … [Read more...]
374 100 Years
Subtract your age from 100 years. (play the game!) That's how long you have left to live. The rate of medical discovery / improvements … [Read more...]
375 Timing
Seeds need Dark to grow ... for a time. Then the very darkness will kill them. Your body has a circadian rhythm, whether you … [Read more...]
376 Nice People
1. You are a nice person. 2. You tend to respond to the mood & subject of the person at hand. 3. So do they. OK, so? Here you … [Read more...]
377 Unit vs Range
We don't decide in Ranges. We decide in Units. Our decision is made based on what Unit it's in. No matter where in the Range the … [Read more...]
378 Facts?
Facts are NOT permanent. Medical: They themselves say their Facts become 50% 'wrong' in 10 - 20 yrs. Almost everything … [Read more...]
379 No Regrets
Ever do anything you then regretted? So, why did you do it? Because you did not know you would regret it. Because you did not have … [Read more...]
380 No Change
How to Change, Without Changing: 1. Worry about an Unsolvable-by-you situation. 2. Change your mind to stop worrying … [Read more...]
381 You Like?
What do these people have in common: Abraham Lincoln Andrew Carnegie George Eastman (Kodak) Marshall Field Henry Ford … [Read more...]
382 The Future
The future is: * Very clean * Silent, noiseless, faster operations * Frictionless * More and more personalized * Low/no cost … [Read more...]
383 It’s About Time
Being right at the wrong Time is the same as being wrong. Take the Time (!) to become more aware of this often overlooked … [Read more...]
384 Sometimes
This is the magic word /concept to cause barriers to become filters. Is killing never good / always bad? The real life … [Read more...]
385 Stress and Distress
First the obvious: Stress is needed and useful in your life. Now the not-so-obvious: Distress is the single biggest contributor to … [Read more...]
386 Guilt Cycle(s)
Guilt: Going against your own idea of what is 'correct'. (see # 53) We usually 'punish' ourselves to relieve the burden of this … [Read more...]
387 Your Sub-Conscious Mind
Just say, “We want your wife to call now” anytime over the 3 days that I’m here. My wife would always call within a couple of minutes of … [Read more...]
388 Zone Sizes
We have different Zone Sizes for different things /subjects. Some Zones extend to events with asteroids. Some Zones 'only' to immediate … [Read more...]
389 Move the Triangle
Look at the diagram. Note: Stimulus is always the same. However Response depends 100% on where the Triangle is. The more 'left' the … [Read more...]
390 Input Time
Once you were a very small person. A Baby. Possibly a cat wanted to 'play' with you. To you then, that was a large cat! That's when you … [Read more...]
391 Smoke & Pray
If you Smoke while you Pray You are a despicable, insensitive, non-respectful person! However If you Pray while you Smoke you are a … [Read more...]
393 Endless
A child observes their parents are warm and loving, after an argument. And learns to create an argument, ...to get love and … [Read more...]
394 Penguins
A Penguin is a stupid thing. I was in Antarctica looking at Penguins walking all in-a-row. Once, the first one tried to jump over a fairly … [Read more...]
396 Disappearing Act
If you win the Lottery, Yesterday disappears. If he/she finally says yes, Yesterday disappears. These are exterior … [Read more...]
397 Nothing to Nothing
You enter the Theater and go up to the balcony. It's dark. No one is there. Soon a watchman enters and turns on some lights. Then … [Read more...]
401 Silent Partner
Marriage occurs once or twice, in a lifetime. And, if you really think about it, you met him/her just like you meet everyone. Your … [Read more...]
402 Sloppy
Steve needed $550. by 11am. And he'd pay me back in three days. He knew precisely how much he needed, when and for exactly how … [Read more...]
403 Two-Day Sets
Tomorrow is not all that far away. We can easily 'see' what tomorrow brings. Want to call someone but afraid of bad news. Wait until … [Read more...]
404 “It”
When you identify some thing /idea someone says, as being 'it' ...how do you know that? Yet, down deep, you know 'it' is the right thing / … [Read more...]
405 Become Unsane
Between sane and insane is unsane - the world of the possible. You currently only believe in predictable possibilities. Yet one of … [Read more...]
406 Desperation
There are two main conditions under which we learn: Inspiration and Desperation. Desperation, we try to avoid if possible. So we … [Read more...]
407 Tell-Tale Adjectives
This one is so very simple yet extremely informative, and well worth reading! Just look for the adjectives. They tell the … [Read more...]
408 You don’t say!
* Don’t judge yourself by your past. You don’t live there anymore.... right? # 14 Eliminating Triggers … [Read more...]
409 Two Points
You cannot draw a line using only one point as reference. You need at least two points. OK, so? Well, you also need two … [Read more...]
410 Just Imagine
Your mind uses two inputs. One - your senses - is your 'outer' input: Your eyes are the cameras. Your ears the microphones, etc. All … [Read more...]
413 Self Defense
The person 'attacking' always considers attacking appropriate. So ignore that person (!) What causes you to decide to defend … [Read more...]
414 Masters & Gurus
A Master is not a Hero. A hero is a one shot deal /action A Master is forever that way in all things. Is a Master someone who … [Read more...]
415 Normal
There is absolutely no such thing as 'Normal' ! First look at the ranges of a normal, healthy, adult person: Stomach size 8-1 … [Read more...]
416 Eight Years
My 8th year doing Doodles! Here's 8 Random Thoughts. 1. My personal favorite Doodle is still 37 Or Its … [Read more...]
417 Suddenly
How they build a building: First, a fence suddenly goes up around the old building. Then nothing seems to happen. Suddenly the old … [Read more...]
418 A Hundred Million
By now you likely know that Robin Williams committed suicide. Not died. Committed suicide. OK, so? Well over 100,000,000 people … [Read more...]
420 Complaints
Absolutely nothing is more useless than complaints, ...sometimes. Typical complaints: * The Weather * Traffic * City Noise/ … [Read more...]
421 3D …Thinking
To see things in 3D each eye must see a slightly different picture. In the real world your eyes are spaced apart so each eye has a different … [Read more...]
422 It’s My Fault
No it isn't.It never is. Unless you refuse to accept that others also have their own free will.To choose, to decide, to act. If … [Read more...]
423 Meet the ‘New’ You
Think of yourself as you were, around 10 years old.What did you look like?Now think of yourself today.What do you look like ‘now’?Your body … [Read more...]
424 Percentages
This one is simple.Yes = 100%No = 0% NOTHING is ever 100% or 0%You would even kill someone (typically a no = 100%)if you knew you would … [Read more...]
427 How to Win
Pick a number between 1 and 10...9Isn't it interesting people tend to answer only in proscribed parameters. Knowing that, now pick a number … [Read more...]
428 Cycles vs Always
This one is a bit obvious but needs reminding every now and then.First, a Cycle:This is a series of repetitive events similar to: night, … [Read more...]
429 Chicken & Egg
Let's say the egg came first.What if you did absolutely nothing to help the egg.Would it still hatch?Of course not. OK, so?How many … [Read more...]
430 ETI, Consider the Math
“The Universe is far bigger than the biggest ‘biggest’ you can imagine.” Latest estimate: 70,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 … [Read more...]
431 ETI, An Advanced People
“There! Did you notice a glint of light coming from your left? “It’s just like the others said. “I’ll bet it’s aliens.” says the MBUTIS. (a … [Read more...]
432 ETI & Perspective
Little do we realize how much our Society is based on silent understandings and implications.This ‘test’ illustrates how much ETI needs to … [Read more...]
433 Labels #2
Just saw a movie called EXODUS.In the movie Moses and "God" work together to 'force' the Egyptian King to release the Hebrew people from … [Read more...]
434 Advice
Give me a really good haircut this time.Sure, why? What's happening?I'm going to Rome to meet the pope.How are you going?By boat.Hmmm, the … [Read more...]
435 Transparent
You never think about /mention the color yellow.Why not?Because yellow is truly transparent to you. How much money do you want? How … [Read more...]
437 Push-ups, Right Now
You cannot win (or lose!) a race simply by doing Push-ups.Therefore you relax while doing them. (Stress is, well, ...stressful!) Ok, … [Read more...]
438 Gold & Not-Gold
There is no such thing as impure gold. It’s either Gold or it isn’t.You decide what is Gold to you. “I just spent an hour putting on my … [Read more...]
439 An Impossible Future
100 years ago, our current reality would be considered Impossible:To travel at these speeds, go these distances, communicate with these … [Read more...]
440 Reverse Sense
Would you say to a three year old: Please play with the stove. And while you are at it, stick your fingers in the electric socket. … [Read more...]
441 Some Never Lies
The entire world is based on Lies.Most of the time we don't care because it does not affect us personally. Ok, so?What to do when it … [Read more...]
442 Candy Factory
Life is a Candy Factory, if you would only allow it.What do they do when you first start to work in a candy factory.Why, encourage you to … [Read more...]
443 Read a Book
A most unusual thing you do in life is, ... read a book!Think about it. Once written, a book never changes. It’s essentially a series of … [Read more...]
444 Another View
I probably learn more through Another View than by any other way.Seeing from different points-of-view is an extremely enlightening … [Read more...]
445 ETI & Abundance
Yesterday, a wealthy sheik welcomed the visiting dignitary to his extensive estate.“Would you care to wash in hot water?” He asked.“Oh, no … [Read more...]
446 That’s Life!
Face it, you are living a good life.Yet was not taught to you that way. It was not meant to be this good, was it! When you compare what … [Read more...]
448 Eliminate Unwanted Emotion
Emotion is there to focus attention. The more negative the emotion, the narrower your focus. The happier the emotion is, the broader your … [Read more...]
449 Little Green Men, Today
The latest round of UFO sightings started around the mid 1940’s or so. Co-incidental to when we started to have reason to ‘look up’ and … [Read more...]
450 Use it or Lose it
* Your brain has over 200 billion neurons.Side by side that’s 60,000 miles (95,000km)* It also has over 500 Trillion synapses with125 … [Read more...]
452 Pamper Yourself
When was the last time you pampered yourself? And what did you do?Do you pamper yourself because it feels good or because there is a reason … [Read more...]
453 An Apple a Day…
How about a few words a day?Would they make any physical difference...on an apple? (or on you?) The Action: Place each half of an … [Read more...]
454 Soft Edges
At prime time the 'free' computer game I play requires money to play without delay.However, it only asks for money a few minutes after the … [Read more...]
455 Magic List
It's nice to know that you ( yes, YOU!) can instantly create a "Magic" List to get things done without having to do anything other than make … [Read more...]
456 Magic Hand
So many people were surprised at how effective (#455) Magic List is. Here is another one just as effective... when you actually do … [Read more...]
457 Let’s Get Physical
This Doodle comes with a guarantee: If you do not improve you get to stay where you are, guaranteed! # 36 Prime Time Here is … [Read more...]
458 Two Minutes
You smile as a reflex... after being happy, not before. You frown, after feeling frustrated. First you are anxious, then you tense … [Read more...]
459 Just One
Have trouble getting what you want? - Want to Exercise? - Write a book? - Slim down? While I was intending to write my … [Read more...]
460 Volume Works
One half of the Ceramics class was asked to make a 'perfect' vase, the other half's goal was to make as many as possible, in the same … [Read more...]
461 Sum Total
People trigger each other with things that, when taken separately, are quite irrelevant. Each person ADDS what happens to their … [Read more...]
462 Sooner
If you are going to do it anyways, do it 'sooner'. Optimize the situation. Paint it now and enjoy it longer. Diet now and … [Read more...]
463 Mirror, Mirror…
The whole saying is: Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, Who is the fairest of them all? OK, so? This is a 30 second exercise … [Read more...]
464 Scream & Yell
This one really, really works and is very simple. When you have something that you are mad about and the 'mad' just doesn't … [Read more...]
465 Opportunity
The next five years provide exceptional Opportunity. As automobiles become 'self-drive' there needs to be an extreme insurance … [Read more...]
466 What I Mean Is…
When computers first became popular, while we learned how to program them, the saying was: Please give me what I want and not what I ask … [Read more...]
467 Physically Speaking
Feel emotionally upset? Where is it on your Physical self? Throat, chest, stomach, ...? Take a moment, and let it breathe, let it … [Read more...]
468 Nine Years!
Writing anything once-a-week for nine years is impressive, even if I say so myself! Now, to place this in perspective: * In … [Read more...]
469 Right & Wrong
How tremendously 'old fashion' to think that there is still such a thing as a Mistake. Oh, sure, we get things wrong once in a … [Read more...]
470 Then It’s Real
We all understand how we 'should' program our self. So, why doesn't it always work? Because it's not real. That's NOT … [Read more...]
472 One More
Let's say you see 5 ways to do something. Add One More. How many ways to climb a ladder? Climb on the Outside, Left side, Right side, … [Read more...]
473 Count to 10
Doing your best, feeling your best is very simple. It starts with you being calm and relaxed. You can easily achieve this … [Read more...]
474 It’s all Relative
Ever wonder what it's be like to be rich? Simple: First round out your yearly income. (ie: $48,568 becomes $50,000 etc.) Next … [Read more...]
475 Advertising Works
Advertising works on you through repetition. And you say 'Yes, of course it does.' without realizing just how effectively and subtly it … [Read more...]
477 Let Me Listen to Me
Which one do you think works best when interacting with others? * Let Me Listen OR * Listen to Me (ie: Let me give you some advice. … [Read more...]
478 What Do You Think?
"This is a movie so poorly written that it must resort to narration and worse (shudder), video blogging, as a way to hold its shambling, … [Read more...]
479 Yes and No
Saying NO when you mean NO and YES when you mean YES is really tension relieving, you should try it. Then you would feel much more … [Read more...]
480 Why Not!
Why not seize every opportunity to take pleasure? When you pass by candies, why not pop one in your mouth? Why not seize every single … [Read more...]
481 Plenty
Part One I have a refrigerator, so do you. Mine lasts over 10 years, so does yours. Hmmm, everyone has a refrigerator and they all … [Read more...]
482 Projectors
My wife and I rarely agree on anything. (Even after 48 years!) When we agree on something it's usually because it can withstand our … [Read more...]
483 Celebrations
I have to celebrate I need to celebrate I get to celebrate Which one causes you the most pleasure? I would eliminate … [Read more...]
484 Optimize
I went directly to one store and immediately bought my ideal (4K) television. Nice! The set was marked lower than the manager … [Read more...]
485 Burns
Ever feel fed up, burned out, depressed? Do you do your best work at that time? No one does. I am willing to bet that … [Read more...]
486 Double Win
I want to win... double compared to the effort I make. Ok, so? That's why I love it when I make a mistake. When I … [Read more...]
487 Warmth
If there is no ‘warmth’ between two people there is no reason for them to be together. My friend and I debate a lot of various stuff when … [Read more...]
488 It’s Only Complex
But not complicated. Nothing is! These 4 Doodles, when combined in your mind, significantly neutralize the Up/Down Law (You … [Read more...]
489 Deserve vs Desire
I know you are now getting what you Deserve... as a result of your actions, your decisions, your repeated efforts, your agenda, … [Read more...]
490 Allowance
You Allow things. You buy fattening foods so you can... exercise your self control? Otherwise why buy them in the first … [Read more...]
491 Always Yes/No
I'm planning my new house. I start with absolutely everything I could possibly imagine in it. (Why not!) I quickly eliminate anything … [Read more...]
492 You Know
At birth, what did you know? So how did you learn what you now know? And how do you know that you 'know' what you … [Read more...]
493 A Perfect Day
First, a Perfect day checklist. Do you normally: * Talk /yell /whisper /think to yourself out loud. (# 464) * Forget your … [Read more...]
495 Just a Second
At what point in time, what, ... S E C O N D do you decide things. You call me 'sir' because I am older than you, okay. But … [Read more...]
496 Invisible
Your everyday life fine tunes itself, invisibly. Price of gasoline (petrol) dips a bit? No problem, just have an extra coffee that … [Read more...]
497 Lots, More & Less
How many ...whatever, are there? LOTS! There are Lots of schools: 98,817 in the USA alone! Lots of people: 330,000,000 in … [Read more...]
498 Divergence
At birth you are the same as everyone else. As time goes by you start to add variables, by accident or by choice. At one point you … [Read more...]
499 Consider Cannibals
Ever hear of an airplane crash where they considered cannibalism to survive? The first person to actually raise the subject did so in … [Read more...]
500 ETI & What we Do Know
Many take advantage of the ‘unknown’ aspect of Aliens (ETI) to claim various sightings, abductions, contact, etc. Which ones -- if any -- … [Read more...]
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