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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...]

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...]

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 only … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

82 Limitations

I never run faster than I can because I would trip over myself and fall. So I always stay a safe amount away from my … [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...]

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...]

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...]

119 Gears

Whatever you think you’re capable of doing, you don’t think you can do more than that, so to speak. Yet inside of you there’s an … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

172 Sky or Steel?

Two people in jail. One says "Just look at that sky." The other says "Why bother. We're in jail. Can't you see the steel … [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...]

183 Magician

Einmal hat mich jemand gefragt, ob er Zauberer als Beruf ausüben sollte. Da er mich fragte und er sowieso schon bei Geburtstagen und sonst … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

217 Luxury /Waste

People want Luxury in their lives, but not waste.   And there's your problem.   "13 Bathrooms?? What a … [Read more...]

224 200%

What you now do = 100% And you want more. There is no more time (24 hours/day) So you must re-decide priorities. And then do the impossible … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

280 Filters

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

289 Don’t / Can’t

A person who doesn't is no different /better than a person who can't. If you don't read you might as Think ! caveat generic cialis milled … [Read more...]

291 Reverse

Careful, you might be trapped by this. And not know it. Everything, when pushed to its limit automatically 'reverses'. People A cautious … [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...]

298 Maps

The value of a good map is what it ... leaves out.   If a map did not leave anything out it would be the … [Read more...]

300 Mind & Memory

My Hamburgers Doodle (# 270) got lots of comment yet is really just basic communications. So here's a basic on Mind & … [Read more...]

305 Two Mountains

One mountain is 'normal'  -- the other is absolutely smooth. You can't climb an absolutely smooth mountain.   Yet you … [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...]

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...]

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...]

324 10%

This is the distortion between what you say and the # of times it's repeated. The first time it's repeated = 90% accurate Then 80% … [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...]

328 Double Placebo

Chronic pain, sexual dysfunction, Parkinson's, and many other ailments respond robustly to placebos.   OK, so? A recent fMRI … [Read more...]

330 Barriers vs Filters

I wash my hands before eating = Filter I must wash my hands before eating = Barrier When camping you would get very hungry! No … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

358 Emotional Muscles

This one is simple. My is... Reccommend "shop" They much doxycycline for sale no prescription softer-than-usual like the clopidogrel 65mg … [Read more...]

359 SELF Help

This is an ugly one! Because I remind you nothing happens unless you make it happen.   Even Instant coffee - with 99% of the … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

398 Dimensions

Most thinking until the 1950's was in 2 Dimensions. Mass production of airplanes introduced us to the 3rd Dimension. Height. Until then … [Read more...]

399 Compensations

Regular Nicotine intake (ie: cigarettes) automatically causes your body to create 'anti-nicotine' to Compensate. Stop Nicotine input … [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...]

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...]

411 At That Time

Everything is recorded. It's recorded at the time it occurs. Obviously. And that's the memory you use when doing, well, anything and … [Read more...]

412 No One

What if you can get your wishes and desires without telling anyone what you want or even that you want something. No. One.   Wouldn't … [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...]

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...]

420 Complaints

Absolutely nothing is more useless than complaints, ...sometimes.   Typical complaints:  * The Weather  * Traffic  * City Noise/ … [Read more...]

425 Re-Frame It

Re-Frame whatever you wish to change, improve or neutralize.Would you leave a steady income with a reliable future, to take a chance and … [Read more...]

426 Planting Seeds

Once Seeds are planted in the soil,They don't move.They get what they need to become what they are from the soil around them.They don't … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

451 Make a Mistake, Please

I usually push the outer limits with things /people.This stock is destined to go up.This person is extremely talented. etc. Which means … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

494 Tired Power

We are encouraged to use our personal Willpower to overcome, ...whatever.   And, all too often we do so for a bit of time, then … [Read more...]