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Seems we all want a guarantee these days.

Similar to the microwave ‘complex’ (post) the majority of people seem to fear failure. They seek certainty. Who can blame them? Unfortunately, the problem with certainty is it simply doesn’t exist- not in this world. Don’t take my word for it. Consider this quote straight out of Wikipedia, “It is widely held that certainty is a failed historical enterprise“. How good is that?

The absence of any certainty creates FEAR.

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When I last reviewed the “New IQ” concept, I was approached afterward by a nice young man and he suggested he didn’t understand how this might apply to him. His statement was basically, “I have a job where my boss doesn’t even pay much attention to anything I say. What should I do?”

First, I commended him, not a bad question. I then reiterated a series of questions Napoleon Hill provides in his “Science of Personal Achievement” (link below, highly recommended) and offered a few of these for his consideration.

Can you suggest five rules of conduct that would make anyone more popular with his or her associates?
Can you name five things that you can do that might bring you a promotion and greater pay?
Can you name five benefits that you might enjoy by going the extra mile - that is rendering more service and better service than you are paid to?
Is there a recommendation for a product or service that your company could offer which it doesn’t currently that may make the company more money?

“A problem (question) well defined is half-answered”~MWS

When you get down to it, your ability to get what you want from life and your intelligence is essentially the effective result of the quality questions you’ve asked.

This “questioning dialogue” is absolutely essential to manifest your success.

Consider Albert Einstein, certainly regarded as one of the smartest people ever to walk the face of this earth. Do you not think that his day consisted of a series of endless questions? Regarding light he asked, “Why does light seem to reflect differently?” Can light bend? “If I traveled at the speed of light would I see my reflection in a mirror?”

Questions. Endless questions.

Einstein’s questions were unique and he was a supremely creative man. He epitomized the importance of having such an inquisitive nature.  Consider the time he imagined what might happen if he were riding on a beam of light.

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Well look at all those fancy clothes
but these could keep us warm just like those
and what about your soul? is it cold?
is it straight from the mold and ready to be sold?
and cars and phones and diamond rings
bling bling
those are only removable things
and what about your mind does it shine or
are there things that concern you
more than your time

Jack Johnson "Gone" On and On

When faced with the steps for self-improvement, you might say, “I have no time to work on this stuff.” I can only direct you to Napoleon Hill’s assessment of time: We all have the same twenty-four hours; what is different, of course, is how successful people manage their time vs. unsuccessful people.

Hill accurately points out that in these twenty-four hours, there are eight hours for work and eight hours for sleep; however, it is the “other” eight hours that separates those who become successful. *more* »

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post by Mitch W. Steel

“What do you do?” he asked, wondering how I manage stress. I must have had a mouth full of food “meditate”, I told him. He nodded his head knowingly and said - “right, which ones?” I looked at him strangely. “What?” I said. He then said, “What kind of medications do you take?” I quickly chuckled. Then realizing the serious nature of his misunderstanding…

“No man MEDITATE not MEDICATE” I said.

One of the most common requests I get is from people asking for ways to better manage stress. These are stressful times - OILflation combined with the remnants of a housing bubble aren’t making it any easier for anyone!

The other day, I was having lunch with a very successful fortune 500 executive (mid acquisition). Frankly, this great man was stressed beyond belief as company politics had him a state of fear. He was concerned about some “higher-ups” and some moves they may make.
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