Before you answer it, I must ask you to not think of your answer, but feel your answer, or envision your answer .
Question:
Why do you do the job your doing?
Write down the first thing that comes to mind, then the second and the third and so on until you finish your list.
It should take about 30 to 60 seconds to answer that question.
If it takes longer you are lost in fear of why your being asked that question.
There is no right or wrong answer, BUT it will just give you a sense of who you are and what your doing.
Hopefully we all make it to the point where we are not “LABORING” and EVENTUALLY DO what we want and EARN SUFFICIENT MONEY (more…)
I was introduced to Orison Swett Marden’s works when I read The Miracle of Right Thought in 1960, following my journey with Think and Grow Rich and The Master Key, by Hill and Haanel respectively.
Most of you know I enjoy sharing these book for Free with anyone interested in reading and studying them.
If you do not have copies here are links to Free PDF’s copies:
What I really wanted to focus on today is Marden’s work,An Iron Will, published 1910.
From Wikipedia:
Dr. Orison Swett Marden (1850 – 1924) was an American inspirational author who wrote on success in life and how to achieve it. His writings discuss common-sense principles and virtues that make for a well-rounded, successful life. Many of his ideas are based on New Thought philosophy. His first book, Pushing to the Front (1894), became an instant best-seller and remains a classic in the genre of self-help. Marden later published fifty or more books and booklets, averaging two titles per year. He is also known for his many pamphlets”.
Orison Sweet Marden is also know as the Founder of Success Magazine in 1897. It was later combined with the a magazine from Clement Stone and and actually Og Mandino was president of the magazine in the 1970’s.
I have been intrigued with several of his pamphlets, most notably An Iron Will and have decided to narrate the entire text and have available to your “listening pleasure”
The one section that struck me the most was section on Persistence
Napoleon Hill said “Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.” and not taking that final step
Take a moment and listen to the narration and let me know your thoughts on delivery, cadence etc., along with the powerful content.
Your input will help us produce a quality audio Book, that will help others develop the skill set of Persistency
On Sunday, October 5, 2014 I eagerly attended the Week Two Webinar of The Master Key Master Mind Alliance, conducted by Mark Januszewski and his dynamic crew.
“I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth will I apply ALL my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy. ” ― Og Mandino, The Greatest Salesman in the World
The first week’s assignment was to read and digest Week One of The Master Key, start reading, daily, Scroll One of theThe Greatest Salesman in the World, and that continuesfor 30 days, and redefine our Definite Major Purposes (DMP) and set up our 3 x 5 card system to help focus on Habit Change and Focus.
Item #1
I was interested in the fact I have probably been using the wrong WORD in defining my DMP. Over the past 50+ years I have used the word Freedom associated with one of my two Definite Major Purposes (DMP), but thanks to Mark Januszewski and his direction, the more appropriate word would be Autonomy.
Is there a difference?
Since our Subconscious Mind does NOT know Good from Bad, Big to Little maybe NOT; but there are subtle differences, according to accepted definitions:
Autonomy:
Freedom from external control or influence; independence
Personal (or individual) autonomy should also be distinguished from freedom, although again, there are many renderings of these concepts, and certainly some conceptions of positive freedom will be equivalent to what is often meant by autonomy (Berlin 1969, 131– 34).
Generally, one can distinguish autonomy from freedom in that the latter concerns the ability to act, without external or internal constraints and also (on some conceptions) with sufficient resources and power to make one’s desires effective. Cited from http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/autonomy-moral
So I have readjustment my Subconscious and Conscious mind to see
Autonomy.
Do you think it is a major difference? Express your thoughts in comments below.
Item #2
The next direction discussed was the impact and importance of staying the course of Og Mandino’s 10 Scrolls, from his 1968 book The Greatest Salesman in the World.
The book directs the reader to read the Scrolls, starting with Scroll One, 3 x’s a day for 30 days. I know that seems a bit sophomoric in this “sophisticated, fast paced” environment…….
BUT
The object of that exercise is TO ESTABLISH habit. And they are GOOD Habits. Our Subconscious Mind (“Subby” as named on the Webinar) does not know the difference of Good or Bad nor from where the content or data originates. If we allow or Conscious mind to provide Garbage to our Subby, garbage becomes our thought, and since thoughts are things, and things manifest, we end up being purveyors of Not-So Valuable Content and Influence. (CRAP)
So the repetition of the scrolls has merit as a Proved method of creating new Positive Habits.
Do you agree or disagree?
Would you Read something daily for 30 days and 10 Months
Comment Below
Item #3
“By far the greatest discovery of all the centuries is the power of thought.” – Charles F Haanel –
As the ongoing challenge requires, each week we are directed to read several and apply the Exercises offered in Charles Haanel’s Classic, The Master Key (remember, FREE copies always available here)
Since The Master Key was originally published as a 24-week correspondence course in 1912. It was later published in book form in 1916 by Psychology Publishing, St. Louis and The Master Key Institute, New York, I am used to using the words WEEK when referencing the “Chapters”. Interesting side note that it cost $1.00 per week. The subscriber would complete the exercise and send back with $1.00 for the next “Week’s Chapter”
Week Two focuses on the Subconscious Mind (Subby) and has always been a Favorite of mine for review since first reading in 1960.
Week 2 The Master Key Paragraph 7:
7. The value of the subconscious is enormous; it inspires us; it warns us; it furnishes us with names, facts and scenes from the storehouse of memory. It directs our thoughts, tastes, and accomplishes tasks so intricate that no conscious mind, even if it had the power, has the capacity for.
If you would enjoy listening to Week 2, open player below
I recorded the entire The Master Key several years ago and is Available as Complete Download.
Further reporting of my Renewed journey, Week One, on the Master Key Master Mind Alliance.
“Power comes through repose; it is in the silence that we can be still, and when we are still, we can think, and thought is the secret of all attainment.” – Charles Haanel 1866-1949
This has been an exciting week, diving back into my favorite studies from the past 50 years.
Mark and Davene Januszewski rekindled my fire with their 2014 Course, known as Master Key Master Mind Alliance. Learn more about Mark and the dynamic Davene at The Worlds Laziest Networker
Over the years Mark and I have shared our love of the direction presented by Napoleon Hill and Charles Haanel. The 2014 Master Key Master Mind Alliance course is an intense, 6 month study and discussion of anyone, with the burning desire can alter their Lifestyle to attain that which THEY define as important.
During the first week we are directed to Write our Definite Major Purpose, read Scroll ONE, 3 x’s daily from Og Mandino’s 1968 classic, The World’s Greatest Salesmanand Week One of The Master Key, by Haanel.
This exercise brought a sense of joy and also a bittersweet feeling.
For the past decade my lifestyle slowed down and I enjoyed helping others, following my declared 1960 Definite Major Purpose, Enjoy Freedom and Help Others.
The FREEDOM came through a career involved in SALES, the most honorable profession a person can choose. If we think about it almost everything good that has occurred in our lives is the result of a sale. And the Income derived from Sales allowed me to invest time and capital in helping others, within MY defined parameters.
I believe one reason Selling was an enjoyable and effortless road was taking to the exciting ideas, such as expressed by Og Mandino below
Always render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be. Og Mandino 1923-1996
By the way, clients who always deliver more than expected experience continued increase in Sales and profits…amazing!
The bittersweet feeling came from my losing connection to my True Authentic Self. That easily occurred when I accepted a position with a company to increase their Sales. But the Corporate environment was in direct opposition to my usual routine and business practice.
And I sensed my getting lost in the noise of the Environment.
That NOW behind, I am looking forward to the next 26 week with Mark, Davene and the other 400 students embarking on a journey of Positive Habit, Belief in Self and declaring our True Authentic Selves.
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