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Self Discipline: The Discipline Of Clear Thinking

December 1, 2011 By Marc 32 Comments

“Thinking is the hardest discipline of all.” ~ Thomas Edison

Thoughts have power, are under your control, and can be used wisely or unwisely. Accurate thinkers accept no type of thought, until it is carefully analyzed. Clear thinkers are the masters of their emotions.

Accurate thought involves two basic fundamentals. First you must separate facts from information. Second you must separate facts into two classes (The important and unimportant.) Accurate thinkers allow no one to do their thinking for them.

We have all heard about Mind Over Matter. Mind Power is essential to everything we do. Your ability to cut through the clutter to make great decisions is based on it.

By now, I am sure that everyone reading this has heard about the Law of Attraction. Mind Power is the creative energy, that makes it all happen. The more you can focus your mind and concentrate your attention on whatever it is that you want to create, the easier it is to achieve the results you desire.

Focus and Concentration

Perhaps the two most important qualities of success are focus and concentration. Focus means knowing exactly what it is you want and concentration means having the discipline to concentrate single-mindedly on one thing, the most important thing, until it is complete.

If you have these qualities, and both of these qualities are learned through practice, you can accomplish virtually anything. There are no limits on your future if you can focus and concentrate every hour of every single day.

The best test of your mind power is your ability to concentrate and focus on something for a specific period of time. The longer you can hold your focus on something without being distracted the better.

Develop Decision Making Power ..

Our decisions shape our lives. Whether we rise to great success or head down to failure, it comes from the decisions we make (and the actions we take). We all make some decisions all day long, consciously and unconsciously.. about important and not so important things. The fact is the decisions we make always give us some results and consequences.

Clear and accurate thinkers are the masters of their emotions. In the following video by Napoleon Hill, you will hear WHY accurate thinking is critical to your success.

According to Brian Tracy, there are nine disciplines you can develop that will improve every area of your life. We have learned that every exercise of self-discipline strengthens every other discipline at the same time, just as every weakness in self-discipline weakens you in other disciplines as well.

Now, let’s hear what Brian Tracy says as we focus on the Discipline Of Clear Thinking…

It has been said that there are three types of people. There are those who think (The small minority); there are those that think they think, then there are those who would rather die than think.

Take time to think though the critical issues and problems in your life. Put aside long, unbroken chunks of time, thirty, sixty and then ninety minutes. Peter Drucker said that, “Fast people decisions are usually wrong people decisions.” In addition, fast decisions with regard to your family, career, money or any other major issue are usually wrong decisions.
Sit quietly for 30-60 minutes to think. Practice solitude on a regular basis. “Go into the silence.”
Whenever you practice solitude for more than thirty minutes, you activate your super conscious mind and trigger your intuition. You get it right from the “still, small, silent voice within.”
To think better, take a pad of paper and write down every detail of the problem situation you are facing. Sometimes, the right thing to do immerges as you write down the details.
Aristotle once said that wisdom (The ability to make good decisions) is a combination of experience plus reflection. The more time that you take to think about your experiences, the more vital lessons you will gain from them.
Go for a walk or exercise for 30-60 minutes. Very often when you are exercising, you will get insights or ideas that help you to think better and make better decisions.
Talk your situation over with someone else who you like and trust, and who is not emotionally involved. Very often, a different perspective can totally change your viewpoint.
Always ask, “What are my assumptions?” What is it that you are assuming to be true about the situation?
What if your assumptions were wrong? What if you were preceded on the basis of false information? Always be open to the possibility that you could be completely wrong in your current course of action. Be open to doing something completely different.

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How Do You Develop The Habit Of Self-Discipline?

October 20, 2011 By Marc 44 Comments

“Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don’t control what you think, you can’t control what you do. Simply, self-discipline enables you to think first and act afterward.” ~Napolean Hill

Your ability to develop the habit of self-discipline will contribute more to your success than any other quality of character.

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Self-discipline is the ability to get yourself to take action regardless of your emotional state.

Self discipline requires getting out of your comfort zone and expanding your thoughts and your horizons. In order to produce different results, we must grow. In order to grow, you must first have the desire to learn.

If you don’t expand your mind, you cannot achieve new levels of achievement and success in your life.

Do not continue on the same path that got you the results you already have, do something different.

Self-discipline involves acting according to what you think instead of how you feel in the moment.
It involves sacrificing the pleasure and excitement of the moment for what matters most in life and delaying your gratification.

Make no mistake, self-discipline is often extremely difficult.

If you struggle with self-discipline, you will be happy to know that it can be developed.

Commitment to Self-Discipline

It is not enough to simply write out your goals and values. You must make an internal commitment to them

Discipline yourself…

stop doing the things you have always done and make the decision NOW to eat right, get healthy, study what successful people do and learn from those who have already achieved what you desire.

You will be amazed at what you can accomplish and the things that you can give up to get there, like watching TV and listening to all the negativity.

Why is it that some people are extremely successful, while other more talented and gifted people remain average and mediocre?

Imagine what you could accomplish if you could discipline yourself to follow through on your best intentions no matter what.
Do you want Better health, weight loss, more money ?

Without self-discipline that intention won’t manifest itself, but with sufficient self-discipline, it WILL.
When you master the art of self-discipline, you will reach the point that when you make a conscious decision, it’s virtually guaranteed you’ll follow through on it.

Self-discipline is one of many personal development tools available to you. Self-discipline is like a muscle. The more you train it, the stronger you become. The less you train it, the weaker you become.

Monitor Yourself Internally

Self-talk can also be extremely beneficial if you have control of it. When you find yourself being tested, I suggest you talk to yourself, encourage yourself and motivate yourself. After all, positive self-talk and affirmations have the ability to remind you of your goals, call up courage, reinforce your commitment and keep you conscious of the task at hand.

Self-discipline is the one skill that’s indispensable for a successful, happy life. Don’t go another day without it—especially when Brian Tracy makes it so easy to achieve. Enjoy the following video.

Here are 5 disciplines as discussed by Brian Tracy you must develop if you want to achieve all that is possible for you. You can learn these disciplines through practice and repetition until they become automatic.

1. Goal Setting
Every morning, take three to five minutes to write out your top goals in the present tense.

This daily goal writing will activate your mental powers. It will stimulate your mind and make you more alert. Throughout the day, you will see opportunities and possibilities to move more rapidly toward your goals.

2. Planning and Organizing
Take a few minutes, preferably the night before, to plan out every activity of the coming day. Always work from a list. Always think on paper. This is one of the most powerful and important disciplines of all for high performance.

3. Priority Setting
The essence of all time management, personal management, and life management is contained in your ability to set the proper priorities on the use of your time. This is essential for high performance.

4. Concentration on your Highest-Value Activities
Your ability to work single-mindedly on your most important task will contribute as much to your success as any other discipline you can develop.

5. Time for Important People in your Life

Relationships are everything. Be sure that in climbing the ladder of success, you do not find it leaning against the wrong building. Build time for your relationships into every day, no matter how busy you get.

Begin today to practice self-discipline in every area of your life. Persist in this practice until self-discipline comes to you as automatically and as easily as breathing in and breathing out. Your future will be guaranteed.

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Decision Making or Procrastination ? 8 Ways To Become More Decisive

April 3, 2011 By Marc 36 Comments

“Using the power of decision gives you the capacity to get past any excuse to change any and every part of your life in an instant.” ~Anthony Robbins

Develop Decision Making Power ..

It would be wise and responsible of you to make informed decisions about things that will affect your life. It’s rather unwise and irresponsible to avoid making conscious decisions about how you choose to spend your time.

Here are some benefits of becoming more decisive and practical steps for making better decisions faster in every aspect of your life.

The Benefits of Becoming More Decisive:

Pursue your dreams. One of the major benefits of making conscious choices is that you can shape a life path that reflects your values and priorities. Without taking action, you may find yourself drifting through whatever circumstances come along.

Save time and energy. Making decisions more quickly frees the time that gets wasted going back and forth over the same options. It also eliminates the stress, confusion and anxiety that you may feel about making mistakes.

Feel more confident. Taking greater control over your life and developing your decision-making skills builds your self-confidence. This creates a positive momentum because it’s easier to make decisions when you believe in yourself and your abilities.

Learn more. Every decision is an opportunity to learn more about yourself and the world around you. The choices you make reveal your character. The fear of failure can be transformed into a willingness to learn from adversity and gain valuable feedback about areas where you can improve.

Our decisions shape our lives. Whether we rise to great success or head down to failure, it comes from the decisions we make (and the actions we take).

We all make some decisions all day long, consciously and unconsciously.. about important and not so important things. The fact is the decisions we make always give us some results and consequences.

Please watch the following video ” The Power Of Decisions” featuring the great Tony Robbins and enjoy..

How to Become More Decisive:

Motivate yourself. Once you make the conscious effort to become more decisive, you’ll recognize opportunities to be more pro-active throughout your daily life. It can be scary to commit to a course of action, so remind yourself of the advantages of leading a more intentional life.
Do your research. Making reliable decisions requires the correct information. Get your facts and figures straight by doing some research on your own or consulting those with the relevant expertise.
Analyze the pros and cons. For complex decisions, it’s often helpful to draw a grid. Plot the pros and cons and assign them a value based on their importance to you. Real life dilemmas may be more complicated than simple math, but this exercise gives you a good outline for what direction to take.
Start small. Get a gradual start with making quick decisions in areas where you feel confident and where the consequences are relatively minor.
Practice. Work your way up to more significant decisions as you build confidence in your abilities. Learn to trust your judgment and accept any consequences or criticisms that may arise.
Give yourself a timeline. You may have to set your own timeline to prompt yourself to action. For example..If you want to buy a house in a few years, start now to make financial decisions that will give you the savings and credit rating you’ll need to achieve your goal.
Face your fears. The fear of making mistakes can be a barrier to becoming more decisive. Be gentle with yourself but move ahead even if you’re nervous. Mistakes are a part of life and, in the long run, you may learn more from failures than from victories. Fear of Failure Prompts Procrastination
Follow your heart. The decisions you make in your personal life are successful if they bring you more happiness and contentment. You may find more gratification in being a professional dog walker than in going to business school. Rational analysis is helpful, but you want to feel good about whatever choices you make.

Becoming more decisive will help you get more out of life. Take a pro-active approach to making life choices that you can be proud of.

Important Note: Some of us avoid making decisions when it comes to just about everything.

Have you ever been to a restaurant with someone who takes forty five minutes to order dinner? Instead making a decision and living with it, some people will not make a decision at all. Depending on the situation, this can have huge negatives implications.

It has been suggested that fear of failure may be connected to procrastination. The explanation is, we become very anxious about tasks we think we will not do very well.

For people who suffer from severe procrastination, the panic is enough to stop them from doing something all together. So, make sure you develop your decision making skills and End Procrastination Now.

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