Believe You Can Succeed and You Will Success is determined by the size of one's thinking, not intelligence or effort. Harry earned five times more than others because he thought five times bigger. Success is dependent on the size of one's thinking, proven through case histories.
Cure Yourself of Excusitis: The Failure Disease Excusitis explains why some succeed while others don't. Health excusitis involves making health an excuse for failure; intelligence excusitis underestimates personal brainpower; age excusitis uses age as a barrier to success.
Youth is Not a Handicap A young man worries about supervising older men, but he's advised to not be age conscious and show respect for his team. He learns that youthfulness can be an advantage in the business world.
The Cure for Age Excusitis Age should be viewed positively, with focus on future opportunities rather than feeling held back by youth. The key is to invest time in doing what you really want to do and avoid failure thinking.
There Is No Such Thing as True Accident Traffic accidents are attributed to human or mechanical failures, not luck. People often blame bad luck for their problems or attribute others' success to good luck, but it's important to understand the law of cause and effect.
'Luck Excusitis' Seriousness 'Luck excusitis' refers to blaming one's problems on bad luck instead of taking responsibility. It hinders personal growth and leads people into self-deception regarding their own abilities.
Build Confidence & Destroy Fear Fear is real and must be recognized before it can be conquered; confidence comes from action curing fear; managing memory bank helps build confidence through positive thoughts withdrawal.
How To Think Big 'Thinking big' involves avoiding self-deprecation by recognizing individual assets compared with successful individuals without those assets; using positive language creates optimistic mental images leading towards bigger accomplishments.
Belief in What Can Be People often fail to see the potential in situations and others. Believing in what can be, rather than just what is, opens up opportunities for growth and success.
Adding Value to Oneself The key to adding value lies not only in possessions but also in one's mindset. By visualizing oneself as more valuable than current circumstances suggest, personal development becomes possible.
Seeing Potential Everywhere Blindness to potential leads people astray. The story of a young Milkman who failed to recognize the increasing demand for milk serves as an example of how people overlook future possibilities.
'I Can Do It' Attitude 'I'm determined not to let what I haven't got stop me.' A man's resolve reflects the power of determination and positive thinking when faced with limited resources or challenging circumstances.
The Power of Packaging People form first impressions quickly, and these impressions greatly influence their behavior. Just like the seedless grapes in a supermarket, proper packaging can make a significant difference in public acceptance and sales.
Appearance Matters A person's appearance influences how they are treated by others. Well-dressed individuals are perceived as important, intelligent, and trustworthy while shabby-looking individuals may be overlooked or disrespected.
Quality Over Quantity Investing in high-quality clothing is more beneficial than buying many low-quality items. Quality garments last longer, stay stylish for longer periods, receive better advice from merchants selling them at higher prices.
'You Are What You Think' Principle 'Your appearance talks to you and it talks to others.' It is essential to maintain self-respect through one's appearance because it affects both personal perception and how others treat you.
Job Attitudes Reflect Potential One's attitude towards their job reflects their potential for larger responsibility. Job respect correlates closely with job performance according to personnel selection firms.
The Power of Enthusiasm People often struggle with career moves to new locations, but building enthusiasm for the new environment is key. Digging deeper into people, places, and things helps develop enthusiasm.
Broadcast Good News Transmitting good news pleases people and promotes enthusiasm. Spreading positivity about how you feel can improve your own mood as well as others'.
You Are Important 'You are important' attitude is crucial for success. Recognizing the importance of every individual leads to better relationships and positive outcomes in various situations.
Think Right Toward People 'Thinking right toward people' involves recognizing human differences, accepting limitations, practicing conversation generosity, showing courtesy at all times, avoiding blame when facing setbacks or criticism from others.
The Power of Action Success is not about eliminating all problems, but about meeting and working out difficulties when they arise. Taking action to overcome obstacles leads to success in work, marriage, and life.
Taking Intelligent Risks JM's determination to buy a new home led him to find creative solutions for the down payment. He made intelligent compromises with perfection and found ways to raise the necessary funds through hard work and negotiation.
Avoiding Perfectionism CD's desire for perfect conditions before starting his own business led him into a cycle of waiting that prevented him from taking any action at all. The key lesson here is not waiting until conditions are perfect before acting on ideas or plans.
'Cross Bridges as You Come To Them' Mentality 'Cross bridges as you come to them' means facing challenges head-on instead of avoiding them due to fear or uncertainty. It emphasizes the importance of taking immediate action rather than postponing decisions or actions indefinitely.
Acting on Ideas Instead of Procrastinating Procrastination often leads people into regretting missed opportunities because they failed to act upon their good ideas earlier. Acting on good ideas brings mental satisfaction while procrastination feeds fear.
Overcoming Fear Through Action Action cures fear by providing confidence; delaying only increases fear over time. Facing fears directly through decisive actions helps build courage and reduces anxiety.
Surrender to Desire for Success Dan's dissatisfaction with his job reflects the importance of following one's desire. Surrendering to desire leads to success, energy, and enthusiasm.
Destroy Weapons of Success Suicide Self-depreciation, security obsession, fear of competition, parental dictation, and family responsibility are destructive weapons that kill desires. Overcoming these obstacles is essential for achieving success.
The Power of Goals in Achieving Success Setting desired goals provides energy and focus. Surrendering oneself to a goal results in automatic guidance toward the objective.
Leadership Principles for Progress Trade minds with others; think humanely; believe in progress; take time out alone
Investment in Self-Education - True education develops thinking ability - Education can be obtained from colleges or universities - Invest time into self-improvement