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‘Belief’ brings peace of mind, confidence & success

by Rick Baker
On Oct 13, 2016

Have you noticed when you truly believe something will happen you become calmer and have a greater clarity of focus?

Have you noticed when you truly believe something will happen your worries melt away and/or are replaced by feelings of certainty and confidence?

For example, consider situations where you have been confused…situations where you face many options and are trying to make an important decision.  In these situations, you consider and weigh some options. You deliberate. You decide. And, sometimes your thinking produces an incredibly clear decision, backed by not just decisiveness but also a belief that the actions to follow will result in achievement of the desired goal.

Of course, this does not happen with all of your decisions. However, it does happen for some. And, when you fully believe in the outcome - would you not agree - the successful result is almost guaranteed?  When your decisions are backed by strong belief, your confidence is bolstered, you have greater peace of mind, your actions are definite, and success inevitably follows.

Belief is the prime ingredient, the catalyst for results.

Stated another way…

"Belief is the thermostat that regulates what we accomplish in life."

David J Schwartz, 'The Magic of Thinking BIG' (1959…2015 audio book)

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Belief enables us to accomplish:

  • Success – achievement of our goals
  • Confidence – an essential trait of character
  • Peace of Mind – which allows us to enjoy our successes, learn from our errors, and accept other people’s frailties

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Napoleon Hill said...

What the mind can conceive and believe the mind can achieve.

[What a wonderful thought to keep top of mind...always!]

Here's a quirk of human nature: we are prone to value authenticity in others over self-awareness.

by Rick Baker
On Feb 1, 2015

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Trust: a time-consuming thing to build, yet easily ruined.

Attribution Bias: we are tough on others; we cut ourselves slack. 

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Beyond Business | Thought Tweets

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

by Rick Baker
On Dec 25, 2014
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Thought Tweets

It's your choice - multi-task for mediocrity or focus for excellence.

by Rick Baker
On Dec 6, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Can this common sense [backed by brain science] withstand the urgencies of your day?

Focus & concentration bring excellence.

When we have mastered performance excellence we can get in the zone.

Either way, focus/concentrate or in the zone, we are not multi-tasking when we are performing with excellence.

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Attitude: Creating Positive Attitude | Thought Tweets

To change the world spend 20 minutes a day working on self-understanding.

by Rick Baker
On Nov 9, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

The question was asked at the HBR LinkedIn group..."How can we change society? Just give one step which you feel will change society.

Change requires Courage.

Change requires knowledge of self and knowledge of others.

Change cascades like dominos:

Courage

Self-Knowledge

Self-Education

Self-Discipline

Self-Change

Self-Confidence

Confidence in Others

Teaching Others: Courage, Self-Knowledge, Self-Education, Self-Discipline, Self-Confidence

Working With Others: Creating Change For The Better 

This is the stuff of leadership

 

 

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Leaders' Thoughts | Thought Tweets | Values: Personal Values

Tackle problems: hit them high, hit them low...rip the ball out from their hands.

by Rick Baker
On Oct 5, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet 

Unresolved, lingering problems gnaw away at your brain energy. Attack problems and pluck that destructive power away from them.

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Humour | Solutions & Opportunities | Thought Tweets

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