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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
269 Circle
This one needs a lot of help to execute. Look at the related Doodles. ---------------------------------------------- A picture is worth a … [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...]
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...]
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...]
287 One
Caution: this one requires your active /mental participation! Imagine you have: * A Paper Computer that can solve only ONE … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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