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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a Man Thinketh<\/strong><\/span>
\nAssessment by Esther Moses (Tanzania)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. What do you think that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cAs a Man Thinketh in his heart so he is.\u201d As the title states: The main idea is that man is the writer of his own destiny, that nothing happens by chance and all that we become is subtotal of our previous action, actions that were influenced by our thoughts. Man has all the power it takes to create any kind of world he wishes to have and it all begins in his thoughts. And the right thinking can lead us to blessedness in all aspects of life from career to health, its how we think that our lives unfold, and our circumstances are nothing more than a reflection of our thoughts. Our thoughts can influence our character, circumstances, health and body, purpose and achievement. Regardless of the type of data received good or bad our mind will process it and produce the relevant information whether we are aware if it or not.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What were the seven ideas which were personally most important to you and why? List these seven ideas followed by an explanation after each one as to why it was important to you. Use personal examples from your life.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

i. All our previous patterns of thinking have created the conditions of our life today.<\/span><\/p>\n

We didn\u2019t just land to what we are today, life is like a string of pearls put together to form a necklace, its the thoughts that we once cherished made us take the actions that we took and thanks to a series of this pattern our lives are what they are today. This has made me realize that I can hardly reverse my today but I can definitely secure my tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. Effect of thought on circumstance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thought and character are one: it took me a while to realize that thought and character are like image and object, thought is object and character is image, if i ever want to change my character then its my thoughts i should change first.<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. Circumstance does not make the man it reveals him to himself.<\/span><\/p>\n

For a very long-time like most people, I have struggled with the look of my life and how things are unfolding, little did I know that am battling my own shadow, that a shadow can only be rid of when one gets rid of the reflecting light. Some moments in life may seem unpleasant but instead of running from them I better take time and learn from them for they are a message of what’s going on in my mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

iv. Fighting against circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

This has been important to me for I have personally witnessed it mostly in my relationships and my career paths there are a lot of things I have always wanted to be, like take a lead position at church, for I always thought myself to be smart enough for the seat but I never really became that person, because even though I wanted the seat I never did anything to go for it, I never took part in any of the field related activities like attend meetings and yet I would condemn as to y it isn\u2019t me in the seat or perhaps someone smarter. So even though I wanted the seat my actions would always take the road to the opposite side.<\/span><\/p>\n

v. Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.<\/span><\/p>\n

I have watched myself couple of times getting excited every time i get a new idea or download a new workout video or app or reading a new book but putting things into practice consistent enough to see results has always been an issue, its easy to let go when things get tough or boring. And that`s how I watched myself remain the same even after acquiring the knowledge, for its not always about what you know but rather what you put into practice with perseverance. I have watched myself playing victim when things get tough, embrace the reasons as to why I should quit and go for it and thus not much transformation has been witnessed in my life for quite sometime I can say self pity has been my great roadblock towards my goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

vi. \u201cAs a man thinketh in his heart so is he.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For quite sometime even after being aware of ideas that man is the master of his destiny still I have spent a lot of time looking outside for my own happiness and identity, i have searched outside for strength and motivation to change the inside me, little did I know that the energy drawn from external events was temporary and that the real energy and motivation is one that comes from inside meditation, if only I would have gone the other way round, changing how i think and monitoring how the cause effects my outside environment and keep doing it until I have become that whom I aspire to become.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. Thought and purpose: the author speaks of doubts and fears as elements to be slayed.<\/span><\/p>\n

For over along time, I have let my fears and doubts get so powerful and feel so real and true over my faith little did I know that they were just thoughts that I feed by giving them attention and every time I gave them attention, I only feed the beast just so it could get powerful and leave me powerless. Not knowing I was meant to slay them on my first encounter. Allowing the fears and doubts to feel real and my faith to be shaken would make me loose focus and thus sign up for failure.<\/span><\/p>\n

The thought factor in achievement: the author speaks of things that can bring a man to rise being self control, purity and righteous thinking but also that which can bring him to his own downfall being arrogance, selfishness and corrupt thinking but most of all is how to maintain these victories by being watchful this has been important to me for quite sometime I have seen myself rising in various issues but the issue of maintaining the status has always been a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

Serenity: calmness is power, and as tempting as it may feel to wonder and react when things go south, or different from my expectations, as far as i remember only the moments when i choose to stay calm and observant are the ones am most proud of, though it may feel a bit hard and one requires a lot of willpower to stay calm in provoking situation, the desire to react may feel right at the moment but it only sets u up to look like a fool when the adrenaline has subsided. To me serenity is a true definition of maturity and wisdom.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. How will these ideas or lessons help you in a practical way, both in your daily personal life and in helping to create a better world? If so, how?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Fighting against circumstances: from this i have learnt that desiring something isn\u2019t enough i must make sure my inner being aligns with that which i desire the most and this can only be witnessed and measured by the ways of my actions. If my actions speak the opposite then its a call for me to go back inside and work in shaping my thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thought and purpose: now that i have learnt that fears and doubts are to be slayed at first encounter i look forward to put this into practice and thus achieve my desired goals.As a man thinketh in his heart so is he: now that I am confidently aware that all that i desire i can become just by directing my thoughts right my faith has become even bigger. I really don\u2019t see anything that can stop me from becoming that which I want.<\/span><\/p>\n

Serenity: staying calm in provoking circumstances can be hard, I aspire in me to strengthen my willpower and put the element into practice. Thanks to the principles in this book I now know that nothing can stop me from being that which, as long as I keep pushing in faith without fear. I look forward to share my gifts and blessings with the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Quotes: Are there any statements which the author made that particularly got your attention? If so, please quote them and comment as to why they were important to you.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cNoble and Godlike character is not a thing of favor or chance, but is the natural result of continued effort in right thinking: For a very longtime our society has made us believe that those who are great were born that way, that destiny had been written for them. But little did we know that destiny can be altered and shaped by someone’s environment and what one consumes mentally on daily basis.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMan is buffeted by circumstances so long as he believes himself to be the creature of outside condition. If we can not embrace the idea that we are the writers of our destinies then we are prone and vulnerable to our circumstances but if only, we stop playing victim with life and choose to take matters into hand by putting these principles into work then we shall no longer be the slaves to our circumstances rather the master.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSuch a man is totally unfit to have health, because he has not yet learned the first principles of a healthy life.: Authenticity is the key to blessedness, only one who is able to search themselves through, grasp the inner behavior that is polluting their circumstances and devoting to work on themselves only that man is guaranteed blessedness.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe who has conquered doubt and fear has conquered failure.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

If I can keep pushing and stay focused, not letting my fears and doubts overpower me then am a winner.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAll that a person achieves and all that person fails to achieve is the direct result thinking.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Failure is first cultivated in our thoughts and later reflected in our actions and to change an image one must first seek to change the object.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly. That sacrifice can not be separated from success there’s never a smooth path to success, one must roll up their sleeves, let go off the feeling of victimization and do what has to be done to get that which one desires.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe who cherishes a beautiful vision, a lofty ideal in his heart, will one day realize it. If u can dream it u can have it, for it all begun with a dream.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYour Vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your Ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil. One should not take lightly their inner desires for that\u2019s the map from which their houses will be built, that a house can not be constructed not until the map is well drawn and though a map may seem like a mare paper with lines its more than just that and without it a dream house can\u2019t be built.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYour circumstances may be uncongenial, but they shall not long remain so if you but perceive an Ideal and strive to reach it. You cannot travel within and stand still without.: this is a reminder that the look of my external environment should not stop me from pursuing my goal, that I should keep pushing no matter the look of things and with time changes will be revealed.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOnly he whose thoughts are controlled and purified, makes the winds and the storms of the soul obey him.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This statement from the author has made me realise just how important serenity can be, that powerful people aren\u2019t those that react when provoked but ones who stay calm when the external pressure stirs up.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Is there anything in the book that you do not understand or are unclear about, or are there ideas which you disagree with and if so why?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cEffect of Thought on Health and the body.\u201d I was familiar with the effect of thoughts on circumstances but little did I know that the same law is applicable when it comes to health and body, I still find it hard to allow it to sink. To me sickness and wellness was the one thing I believed it occurred to man under natural circumstances and no man has power and control over that, yes there are diseases that one can encounter as a result of unhealthy lifestyle, diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and others but also communicable diseases which are transmitted from one person to another like AIDS , Tuberculosis and other Respiratory infections, but it never really crossed my mind that one\u2019s thought could attract illness I mean who wants to gets sick? But as the author stated when he explained the meaning of fighting against circumstance \u201cman is continually revolting against an effect without, while all the time he is nourishing and preserving its cause in his heart\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

At some point it even sounds scary to me perhaps its because I frequently catch fevers either from flu or anything I can\u2019t explain. Perhaps its true but I still find it scary and contradicting to me and to my spiritual beliefs but since i have just learnt about the idea I look forward to reflect and contemplate more on the thought, to put the idea cause and effect into practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also on the idea of effect of thought of circumstances where the author states that A man does not come to the alms house or the jail by the tyranny of fate or circumstance, but by the pathway of groveling thoughts and base desires Nor does a pure-minded man fall suddenly into crime by stress of any mere external force; the criminal thought had long been secretly fostered in the heart, and the hour of opportunity revealed its gathered power. To me this is a new idea and to some point I find it contradicting I mean who wants to go to jail? Who would ever want to loose there freedom? but since its something new and am yet to prove nor do I wish (not with my own life) I can`t totally agree or disagree on it but yet I choose to thank the author for sharing such important life changing laws that govern the universe.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Did the book contain exercise for the reader to complete? If so, did you complete all the exercises and did you find them helpful?<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The author has highlighted some practices to enlightenment and I am putting them into practices looking forward to see myself transforming and reaching new heights. Some I could grasp include:<\/span>
\nTo watch, control, and alter my thoughts, tracing their effects upon myself, upon others, and upon life and circumstances, linking cause and effect.<\/span>
\nPracticing Patience.<\/span>
\nThe practice to Slay the elements of doubt and fear.<\/span>
\nPracticing to stay calm and serene.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Was there anything you read in the book that you would like to comment on that was not covered in the previous question? If so please comment<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

These questions have been a useful guide allowing me as a reader to cover and asses the most important messages from the author.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please rate the following questions on the scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A. How interesting was it to read? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nB. How helpful was the contents? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to other? 8<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nE. What is the overall rating you would give it? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Jonathan Livingston Seagull<\/strong><\/span>
\nAssessment by Esther Moses (Tanzania)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. What do you think that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book is a call to challenge nature and the status quo, that anyone can become that which they wish to become as long as they choose to hold on to the idea and do what has to be done, regardless of their ethical backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What were the seven ideas which were personally most important to you and why? List these seven ideas followed by an explanation after each one as to why it was important to you. Use personal examples from your life.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

i. Being in the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we pursue higher levels in life let us not forget to live in the moment for any level that we want is a limit and to become limitless is to live in the moment and enjoy that which is, so we won\u2019t end up becoming slaves to our own ambitions by always wanting more that will leave us emptier than we were before.<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. To be gentle with those who hurt us.<\/span><\/p>\n

The author calls us to become gentle with those who hurt us because one who hurts others is one who was hurt before. People that hurt us need be shown love for them to see things differently. As hard as this may sound, couple of times I found it really convincing and felt right to hate those who hurt me but with time it came to my attention that doing so only hurts me more. Spreading love to our enemies is like adding a spirit to a wound it may hurt so bad at the moment but its power of healing is tremendous.<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. Limitations are nothing but one\u2019s own thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are what we choose to see ourselves whether we are aware of it or not. Nothing can stop us from becoming that which we want the most, be it our environment, physical appearance or ethical background but only our thoughts, which we can control if we choose to.<\/span><\/p>\n

iv. Never give up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Patience is the key keep pushing until you get there, who knows perhaps you\u2019re one step away from your achievement as its being said its not the last blow that breaks the stone or bring down the tree its a series of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

v. Practice makes perfect.<\/span><\/p>\n

No one was born having it all in figured out, just like how we learnt how to speak and walked, the same principle can be applied in every aspect of life that we trying to pursue. Doing what has to be done on a daily basis is the key to get exhaling results. I have watched myself take my first step into leaning how to split, on my first day I could hardly stretch my thigh but with practice four weeks later I had my first split.<\/span><\/p>\n

vi. The essence of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Life is more meaningful when we as humans have a course to pursue, something bigger than ourselves rather than living a life of mediocrity. Most of the time when I felt more alive and times when I took a step to challenge myself or conquer my fears. Times when I made a choice to leave my comfort zone. No other moments have ever made me feel alive than these.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. With every Success there\u2019s a price to be paid.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Jonathan Seagull it was to become and outcast. A Vision is usually denied by those who haven\u2019t seen it, and its hard to convince people on what you believe that they haven\u2019t seen, one must be willing to sacrifice their comfortability so as to become what they want to be.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. How will these ideas or lessons help you in a practical way, both in your daily personal life and in helping to create a better world? If so, how?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Limitations are nothing but one\u2019s own thoughts: Neither my physical appearance nor my ethical background nothing can stop me from what I want to be, I look forward to put this lesson into practice so I can unleash my natural given gifts, for by becoming my best self so I can stand a chance to influence others and make their lives better and eventually bring about change in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

With every Success there\u2019s a price to be paid: I know moments when I couldn\u2019t achieve that which I wanted just because it felt hard and I felt sorry for myself, but now that I know better, I declare that comfortability is no longer and option and I choose to do what I have to do to become that which I want.<\/span><\/p>\n

Never give up: consistency is the key, I used to tell myself that the key is to keep moving, whenever I can\u2019t fly I\u2019ll run, if I can\u2019t run I\u2019ll walk and if I can\u2019t walk ill crawl the key is to keep moving.<\/span><\/p>\n

Practice makes perfect: The only difference between an ordinary runner and an Olympic champion is the type and amount of practice they have done, the only difference between me and that which I want to become is the amount of practice am willing to devote myself to.<\/span><\/p>\n

To love those who hurt us: being happy is worthy than being right, we can save a million other souls by having empathy on them and bearing with each other as hard as it may to be, but its within me to make the world a better place by spreading love to those who do me wrong rather than choose to be right and do them wrong in return.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Quotes: Are there any statements which the author made that particularly got your attention? If so, please quote them and comment as to why they were important to you.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cJonathan Seagull was no ordinary bird.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Each one of us has that unique and special character in them if only we made decision to unleash that gift rather than settle for mediocrity.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI just want to know what I can do in the air and what I can’t, that’s all. I just want to know.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This simple reasoning is all that we should be bothered with, as simple as it is, a statement like this is all we need as a reason to get started and keep moving. In days when I will loose focus and forget why I started then ill come back and read this statement again.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTen times he tried, and all ten times crashing down into the water.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The road to success isn\u2019t smooth, falling is there to be assured of, but none of that is failure until we declare it to be so. Thus, persistence is the key until we become that which we desire the most.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cShort wings. A falcon’s short wings! That’s the answer What a fool I’ve been!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

To every lock there\u2019s a key, if only we look around keen enough to see it. Answers to my troubles and questions are within me, if only I stayed calm and listen to that still small voice inside.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHis one sorrow was not solitude, it was that other gulls refused to believe the glory of flight that awaited them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn his death bed the greatest regret of man is not failure but to never really try.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Fear of failure has killed more dreams than any other element, I can never really stop imagining what a place the world could be if we all made a choice to become our own best selves and unleash our gifts.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe’ve come to take you higher, to take you home.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

There are millions of opportunities out there waiting for us to take a step, though blinded by fear we never really believe it. But opportunities are always somewhere at the other side of the road waiting for us to conquer our fears and cross that road, the only moment that I saw opportunities landing to my doorstep was when I decided to take the initial steps first. Like newtons law of motion states only a body in motion will continue to stay in motion and the one at rest will continue to stay at rest unless acted upon.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWith half the effort, he thought, I’ll get twice the speed, twice the performance of my best days on Earth: efforts we put are directly proportional to the results we expect, this a wakeup call for me if I ever want to become more then ill have to more.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Is there anything in the book that you do not understand or are unclear about, or are there ideas which you disagree with and if so why?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Well, the metaphor theme was quite difficult to grasp, I could imagine a gull flying but I couldn\u2019t really tell the difference in flight as compared to other birds, even as I closed my eyes to imagine if I could tell the difference, I wasn\u2019t able to, so I choose not to focus on trying to understand the demonstrated flight modes but rather to focus on the message behind it. But then that\u2019s what we call the work of art. And that’s the beauty of literature.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Did the book contain exercise for the reader to complete? If so, did you complete all the exercises and did you find them helpful?<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The book had no specific exercise for the reader to complete but rather ideas to put into practice ideas like<\/span>
\nA call to challenge nature; Perseverance and consistency; To love those who trespass against us<\/span>
\nBeing in the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Was there anything you read in the book that you would like to comment on that was not covered in the previous question? If so please comment<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Not really for the questions allowed me to cover almost every part of the book.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please rate the following questions on the scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A. How interesting was it to read? 8<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nB. How helpful was the contents? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 8<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to other? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nE. What is the overall rating you would give it? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Success through a Positive Mental Attitude<\/strong><\/span>
\nAssessment by Esther Moses (Tanzania)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The main idea in the book Success through Positive mental attitude as the name itself, the author is reminding us that no matter what circumstance we are facing in life, a positive mental attitude of seeing things is the way out. Happiness and success is a choice, no matter who I am, where I am or what I am going through, all that matters is how I choose to see things, either with a negative mental attitude or a positive mental attitude. The author states that we are a mind in a body and not otherwise, thus we are and we become that which we choose to think.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What were the seven ideas which were personally most important to you and why? List these seven ideas followed by an explanation after each one as to why it was important to you. Use personal examples from your own life.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

i. From chapter one we\u2019re poor not because of God.<\/span><\/p>\n

It came to my attention that the reason I am yet to become that which I want it\u2019s because sometimes it feels comfortable to assume that it\u2019s the universe will for us to be in our miserable condition rather than facing my fears and confronting my situation, not to mention Fear of failure and the doubt of whether I can truly change my life! It feels so comfortable to embrace the devil I know than to confront life and seek the heaven I desire.<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. The starting point of all achievement is definiteness of purpose with PMA.<\/span><\/p>\n

The author states that the world will change whether or not I am aware of it. But, there\u2019s power in me to choose the direction of where I want my life to go and it all begins with defining my purpose, and by doing so my subconscious mind and nature will go into work to help me get where I want.<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. PMA attracts wealth<\/span><\/p>\n

From the story of Milo C Jones a paralyzed man who made his fortune in bed just by choosing to change his mind. I used to think physical disability can be a man\u2019s greatest limitation but no, Milo C jones has proved me wrong for the only limitation to a man\u2019s success is his way of<\/span>
\nthinking.<\/span><\/p>\n

iv. Something more:<\/span><\/p>\n

From the story of Christopher Columbus, a man that failed to reach Asia but found something more. It reminds me that the path to success and becoming that which we want to be isn\u2019t uniform and that in search for that which we want I don\u2019t need a map but a compass. Flexibility and adaptability are very important in a road to success. For most times the thing that we dream of may not come exactly how we envisioned them to be, but it\u2019s always what\u2019s best for us.<\/span><\/p>\n

v. Keep your mind on the things you want and off the things you don\u2019t want:<\/span><\/p>\n

To put my head into the sand when things go south has proved to be healthier than being anxious and scared. It\u2019s strange how it used to feel so right to subject myself into fear and pain for things I can barely control. Until I learnt the art of surrendering and accepting difficult situation as they are with my serenity prayer at hand.<\/span>
\nwhich states \u201cGod grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to tell the difference\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

vi. The science of getting things done<\/span><\/p>\n

For Mel Robbins it was a 5 second rule where she counted from 5 to 1 and acted on spot. And for the Author it is using the self-starter DO IT NOW! Procrastination has been quite a roadblock to me, constantly pulling me back to square one. But it’s my time to act and I choose to act now.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. You can mix business with pleasure<\/span><\/p>\n

Growing up how I did, it’s been in me to believe that money and work has to go the hard way and that one has to do what has to be done just to pay the bills. But little did I know that life is too short and the universe is abundant, success was never meant to seem like such an impossible task if only I applied the principles of success in my life.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. How will these ideas or lessons help you in a practical way, both in your daily personal life and in helping you to create a better world? If so, how?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

From these lessons It has come to my attention that It\u2019s about time I adopt a positive Mental Attitude in everything I do, it\u2019s time to face my fears and do whatever has to be done to change my life. For Am I the master of my fate and the captain of my soul? Playing small or playing victim and making excuses won\u2019t get me anywhere, even the heavens will laugh at me if at all I keep assuming that its nature`s will for me to live small. Since PMA attracts wealth, now I know I have to watch my way of thinking because my most precious possession is my mind. I need to question myself. What ideas do I feed it? Which environments do I expose it? Which thoughts do I generate? Just to be sure my mind stays healthy. But also, now that I am aware the universe has got my back, and whatever that I set out to achieve with faith and without doubt I shall have it. I choose to take action and be bold. Fear has no room in my life any more.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Quotes: Are there any statements which the author made that particularly got your attention? If so, please quote them and comment as to why they were important to you.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIf a man is right his world will be right.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This quote reminded me of another quote I know which states \u201cwhen the inside is right the outside will fall into place\u201d we see things not for what they are but for how we are. When you look through a dirty window you will see dirt but when the window is clear you can see a clear picture.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou may fear ill health as too great handicap to overcome.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The story of Milo C Jones has been the most moving for me because am one of those who believed that ill health can be hard to overcome until I read the story and I see that nothing can be a handicap as one\u2019s own choice of operating under the negative mental attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat the mind of a man can conceive and believe the mind of man can achieve with PMA.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

It all leads back to the art of getting things done which states that, it\u2019s from our thoughts that we act, actions make habits and habits make character and after practicing something long enough it becomes who you are that not even you can change it even if you want to.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you receive a flash of inspiration write it down.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a great reminder to me, for I know days when I had a vision that I ignored only later to find myself in a circumstance that required that vision. Thus, practicing to make a good use of our intuition is very important for many answers that a man seeks are within man himself, we just need to listen to that still small voice inside but it needs practice and the best way to start is by writing that flash of an inspiration down.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy greatest mistake was being with the wrong companions\u201d somebody once said to me show me your friends and I\u2019ll show you your future, Y? Because we are an average of the five people we spend our time with. Unlike family, friends are people we get to choose thus as It\u2019s an important reminder for me today that as I take steps to change my future I need to look around and screen who my companions are.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Is there anything in the book that you do not understand or are unclear about, or are there ideas which you disagree with and, if so, why?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

In this book’s success through PMA, there weren\u2019t any ideas that I personally did not understand or which I found to be unclear.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Did the book contain exercises for the reader to complete? If so, did you complete all of the exercises and did you find them helpful?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The book had exercises after every chapter, exercises that required me to contemplate on myself. Not only did I find the exercises helpful, but to me this whole reading and assessment is helpful. Assessing the book and reflecting on how the ideas are important to me has been the best way of having that self-talk and it\u2019s been helpful than I can find the words to explain.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Was there anything you read in the book that you would like to comment on that was not covered in the previous questions? If so, please comment.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

It’s been such a game changing book for me, with its million-dollar lessons. The book is big in structure and content and I loved every inch of it. Even if I wanted to speak about all of it, I wouldn\u2019t find enough space and time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please rate the following questions on a scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A. How interesting was it to read? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nB. How helpful were the contents? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 8<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to others? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nE. What is the overall rating you would give it? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PsychoCybernetics<\/strong><\/span>
\nAssessment by Esther Moses (Tanzania)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The main idea in the book is the power of self -image and how self-image can influence the personality and behavior of a person, how our actions and behavior are driven by how we see ourselves and ultimately affect our success.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What were the seven ideas which were personally most important to you and why? List these seven ideas followed by an explanation after each one as to why it was important to you. Use personal examples from your own life.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

i. Creative Imagination<\/span><\/p>\n

As the author states in chapter 2 \u201cA human being always acts and feels and performs in accordance with what he imagines to be true about himself and his environment\u201d. A similar quote is found in the holy bible in the book of proverbs 23:7 \u201cfor as he thinketh in his heart so is he\u201d that is to say by having a desirable imagination my life can be totally transformed, where I am standing In life now is a result of my mental image and now that I want a desirable future I have to shift how I see myself.<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. Curing Inferiority Complex<\/span><\/p>\n

The author states that \u201cWe judge ourselves, and measure ourselves, not against our own norm or par but against some other individual’s norm and for this reason we end up seeing ourselves inferior not because we truly are.\u201d As a doctor there are a million things I can do that an engineer cannot do and that doesn\u2019t make any of us any less, thus it\u2019s important for me to understand that I am simply me and that\u2019s enough. This isn\u2019t an excuse for me not to work on areas of my life that I need to improve but if I am doing so then it should be for my own well-being and success and not because I am in competition with someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. Ignore Past Failures and Forge Ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur errors, mistakes, failures, and humiliations, were necessary steps in the learning process. However, they were meant to be means to an end and not an end in themselves. When they have served their purpose, they should be forgotten.\u201d This idea is important to me because To Continually criticize myself for past mistakes and errors does not help matters, but on the other hand tends to perpetuate the very behavior you would change.<\/span><\/p>\n

iv. Victory by Surrender<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe way to success, as vouched for by innumerable authentic personal narrations, is by surrender\u201d<\/span>
\nThe book of Philippians 4:6 says \u201cbe careful for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God and the peace of God which passes all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.\u201d Letting go and trying not to control circumstances is very important in attracting what we want in life.<\/span><\/p>\n

v. Happiness is good Medicine<\/span><\/p>\n

I always say I\u2019ll be happy when I achieve this or I will be happy when this happens, only to realize that happiness is a choice I can make right now, regardless of what I have or what I don\u2019t. If possessions and achievements were the reason for happiness, then all the haves would be happy and the have nots wouldn\u2019t, but we\u2019ll all know that\u2019s not true.<\/span><\/p>\n

vi. The Success-Type Personality<\/span><\/p>\n

The author states that \u201cSuccess-type” personality is composed of: Sense of direction, Understanding, Courage, Charity, Esteem, Self-Confidence, Self-Acceptance. This reminds me of Bishop David Oyedepo in his book maximum impact on the very first chapter \u201cThere is Where is What to Be\u201d he states that success is more what a person is that what he does, taking an example on the Joshua 1:6-9 where the Lord instructs Joshua to be strong and of good courage for him to have good success.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. Understanding brings Cure<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter 9 is about understanding negative feedbacks of frustration, hopelessness, futility, aggressiveness, Insecurity, Loneliness, Uncertainty, Resentment and Emptiness and how to act in these situations. The author states that \u201cwe can cure these failure symptoms, not by will power, but by understandings by being able to \u201csee\u201d that they do not work and that they are inappropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. How will these ideas or lessons help you in a practical way, both in your <\/span>daily personal life and in helping you to create a better world? If so, how?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Curing Inferiority Complex for my own wellbeing I choose not to compare and compete with any one, I will simply be me, \u201ca unique being\u201d I choose to work on myself at my own pace. My measure of standards will base on what works and what\u2019s doesn\u2019t work for me and nobody knows this better than me, I\u2019ll be open to constructive suggestions that will bring me peace, I will confront my own self if need be but not from the angle of public acceptance, competition or comparison but rather my personal success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ignoring Past Failures and Forging Ahead: Self-criticism has felt so right for so long, and not for a second have I ever stopped to question its validity until recently. When facing humiliation or failure I refuse to replay the event, I choose not to think of it, for it has happened already and there\u2019s no way I can reverse it, so why ruin my moment trying to undo what cannot be?<\/span>
\nVictory by Surrender: Impatience can be very tricky, most of what I feared for never really came true and all I have to do now is trust the process, worrying whether it will happen or not Is useless I mean why take a step if I didn\u2019t believe it will happen? In the book of James 1:6-7 says that \u201che that wavereth is like a wave of the sea for let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Creative Imagination: As the author states that \u201cIf we picture ourselves performing in a certain manner, it is nearly the same as the actual performance. Mental practice helps to make perfect. I have personally used this method before my interviews and presentations, replaying the events in my mind before, made everything easier from the choice of words to flow of motion, it boosts my confidence and upgraded my appearances compared to the days where I showed up without mental practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cultivating Happiness: I have learned that I can cultivate happiness with my opinions on matters, as the author states \u201cMen are disturbed\u201d said the sage, \u201cnot by things that happen, but by their opinion of the things that happen.\u201d Thus I choose to have a positive opinion in all circumstances, having a negative opinion won\u2019t do me any good but only make things worse. I Love this example from the book. It is a fact that you lost $200,000. It is your opinion that you are ruined and disgraced.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Success-Type Personality: One of the reason I choose to take this course it\u2019s because there\u2019s what I want to be, I put what I have learnt into practice because of what I want to become, because the kind of personality I want isn\u2019t served on a silver platter it has to be cultivated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dealing with Aggressiveness: When dealing with aggressiveness the author suggests getting involved in physical exercise like push ups, but also venting into letter, writing and burning it at the end. I personally find it useful, particularly writing whenever I am angry about something. Writing down a letter to that person or about that situation brings about clarity most times and by the time am signing off the letter I no longer feel the anger. The same with physical exercise, for that reason I would personally recommend these practices to anyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Quotes: Are there any statements which the author made that particularly got your attention? If so, please quote them and comment as to why they were important to you.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI practice in my head.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I personally found the idea of imagination very powerful I have used it with my itinerary as the author states that \u201cYou must have a clear mental picture of the correct thing before you can do it successfully. Every night before I go to sleep I would plan my day ahead and then preview it in imagination and to my surprise I never missed a single task on the next day, before this practice I would plan my next day, write down my tasks only getting to the end of the day with only 10% of it fulfilled.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cStop measuring yourself against “their” standards. You are not “them” and can never measure up.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

With the development of technology access to information is almost unlimited, we can\u2019t ignore the rising pressure of comparison to unrealistic standards especially those of beauty due to presence of camera filters, make-ups and now AI, not to forget the life style pressure portrayed in social media from friends, family and celebrities all over the world. Thus it\u2019s very important to understand that regardless of what we see, it\u2019s not worth to measure up to them standards, it\u2019s important to embrace our own selves and accepts us for who we are, we can use the information for motivation purpose but not for self-condemnation.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDecide What You Want; Not What You Don’t Want.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A day in life can accommodate a million no of thoughts, I always ask myself this question \u201cif the price of Bugatti and maintenance cost was the same as that of bike would you still go for a bike?\u201d And I would say No, then y spend my time thinking unpleasant thoughts when I could think of lifting thoughts and have better rewards?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDo your worrying before you place your bet, not after the wheel starts turning.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

As Jesus said in the book of Luke 9:62 .No man having put his hand to plough and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God. Isn\u2019t this what most of us do? Worrying after we\u2019ve taken a step and not before? As if worrying at this point would change anything. For that reason, I choose not worry after I have taken that step I would rather trust the process and walk in faith in what I have decided.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHappiness Does Not Lie in the Future but the Present.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I always say I\u2019ll be happy when I achieve this or ill be happy when this happens, only to realize happiness is a choice I can make right now, regardless of what I have or what I don\u2019t. If possessions and achievements were the reason for happiness, then all the haves would be happy and the have nots wouldn\u2019t, but we\u2019ll all know that\u2019s not true.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Is there anything in the book that you do not understand or are unclear about or are there ideas which you disagree with and, if so, why?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t find anything unclear or something I would disagree with, though it\u2019s a fact to me that its quite a complex book with a lot of ideas to put into practice thus I need to read and re read it. Put all the exercise into practice so I can yield maximum benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Did the book contain exercises for the reader to complete? If so, did you complete all of the exercises and did you find them helpful?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

After reading a book or listen to someone talk senses to me, the last question I ask myself is what do I do now? Yes, I have heard all this but what do I do from here, because information has no use unless its put into work, the only key point in success is doing.<\/span>
\nFor that reason, am glad that this book had some exercise for me to put into action. And yes I find them helpful, as I write this review I am practicing these exercise and yes ill continue practicing them even after completing this level of reading. One of the exercises that I found useful was the practice exercise of imagination, the exercise of relaxation, the practice of having positive attitude and the practice exercise of carrying a success type personality.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Was there anything you read in the book that you would like to comment on that was not covered in the previous questions? If so, please comment.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

These questions have been a useful guide allowing me as a reader to cover and asses the most important messages from the author.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please rate the following questions on a scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong>
\nA. How interesting was it to read? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nB. How helpful were the contents? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 8<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to others? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nE. What is the overall rating you would give it? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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