S:0568 Distinction: Present vs. Lost
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Notice how a child experiences a new toy. They have a sense of wonder and delight. They don’t know what it is or how it works, but they’re not afraid they will make a mistake or get […]
S:0567 Principle: Desire and Doubt
(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Lots of people have written about desiring — be clear what you desire; be consistent; be passionate; feel what you desire; and so forth. They are correct, desire is an important skill to develop if you want your […]
S:0566 Principle: Childhood
(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Two friends were talking about their respective pasts when one of them, responding to a lament from the other about something unfortunate from childhood, replied, “Your childhood may not have been perfect, but it is over.” How many […]
S:0565 Distinction: Won’t vs. Can’t
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) “I won’t” is a position based on choice. “I can t” is a position based on reaction. There are some things you probably can t do such as high jump 8 ft., run a sub-4-minute mile, […]