{"id":6035,"date":"2025-09-01T13:08:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T13:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/?page_id=6035"},"modified":"2026-05-02T09:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T09:32:58","slug":"cecilia-kithinji-assessments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/global-leadership.com\/index.php\/cecilia-kithinji-assessments\/","title":{"rendered":"Cecilia Kithinji &#8211; Assessments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As a Man Thinketh<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Assessment by Cecilia Kithinji (Kenya)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One\u2019s life and actions as well as outcomes are dictated by their subconscious thinking. Our thoughts progressively shape our character and life hence it\u2019s important to take charge of the thoughts we entertain. There is little influence from external factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">i. Character is built from thought patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What eventually comes out the person as I am; my behavior, my choices, my direction in life, the consequences of my thoughts, conditions of life and all is from an ingrained way of thinking that my mind has normalized. A different thought patter would probably translate into different outcomes. For example, I became a lawyer my thinking of what if I became one and allowing my mind to explore the possibilities. Then I thought about my career path and here I am all that I am with all the demands of the profession. I have since grown from entertaining and furthering that though to my current position and way of life. It is now my identity and measure of success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ii. One can master myself no matter the afflictions of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When I can master my thoughts, I can master myself; my choices, my actions, my character and my environment and its condition and how it relates and affect me. I take charge of the me in and without. It will not matter how week or alone I may be.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">For example, in my career I make tough choice at time when everyone is looking up at me and there is no time to retreat even when I have had a bad morning; a woman who breaks down in the middle of a court hearing- I control my thoughts and master the situation, my reactions and outcomes. I apply my best understanding and remain focused being patient with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">iii. One can achieve calmness if one put my mind to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The more one understands themselves and controls their mind thus reactions they evolve and can govern themselves. We remain poised, steadfast and serene. One becomes cultured. No explosive tempers, there is self-control and balance. The wind and storms of the soul obey such a person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For example, my job does not permit me to get carried away and lose my temperament as it is unethical hence is adapt myself by controlling my thoughts and thus my reactions so I do not descend to the arena of the disputes before me and serve clients soberly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">iv. Create a harmonious existence by synchronizing my thoughts and my surroundings in a positive manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When I choose my thoughts, I indirectly shape my circumstances. The writer says; \u201cthat nature helps every man to the gratification of the thoughts he encourages and from there opportunities are presented and the word plays around the person. Good thoughts give positive outcomes while bad\/negative thoughts generate negative outcomes. For example, when I have been certain that something is wrong from within me things can only go wrong but deep breaths and I wade those thoughts off and see the positive side of things. My body obeys the operation of my mind.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">v. One should develop a central purpose then gather their thoughts and focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There is need to exert oneself, put effort, practice and strengthen what on what it is that I seek to achieve. I will set out to accomplish that purpose and thus direct and control my thoughts watching to ensure to attain the purpose. One develops strength of character and is able to tack challenges and hardships to attain their purpose once their thoughts are fixed on it. Think with purpose. The writer says; \u201cthat a man can only rise, conquer and achieve by lifting his thoughts.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As young girl I told myself I can find a better world than the tedious household and farm activity, that there must be a better world out there. I purposed to study and became a performer and told here I am.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vi. It takes a sacrifice, abandoning our animal thoughts, efforts and faith, not chance, to achieve the vision one glorifies in the mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One has to alter their mind to avoid bad and unfruitful thinking and replace it with positive aspirations and dreams. Desire and cherish the good from within the mind and manifest it. The writer says that dream loft dreams and as you dream so you shall become. One receives the exact results of their thoughts, what they earn. One becomes as great at their dominant understanding or as small as their controlling desire regardless of their environment and thus fall, remain or rise with their thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One will overcome trials, failures and struggles to realize their vision as conceived in their thoughts. The writer says; \u201cthat in all human affairs there are efforts and there are results and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result and gifts, power, material, intellectual and spiritual possessions are the fruits of effort; thoughts completed, objects accomplished, vision realized.\u201d For example, going through school and the ranks in employment takes effort, sacrifice and strength despite the struggles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vii. Outside conditions do not make a man<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The soul attracts what it secretly harbors. I take responsibility for what I become. My thoughts are the seed and soil of my being and what is visible on the outside of me. I cannot blame others but instead alter circumstances by adjusting my mental condition. The write says that the outside conditions of a man will always be found to be harmoniously related to his inner state. Out of one\u2019s thoughts, circumstances germinate so for example I have certain affiliations, associations, residence, possessions and career progression thus my general condition of life because of the development allowed through my thought processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Character is built from thought patterns hence it is important to take charge of our thought patterns entertaining only positive thoughts and encourage my team members to do so towards excellence at job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One can master themself no matter the afflictions of life; the capacity to take charge of oneself is within and will not be altered by for instance even a client\u2019s attitude and challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One can achieve calmness if one put their mind to it. A calm mind has capacity to grow and active near perfection in discharge of mandate especially while handling clients and colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Create a harmonious existence by synchronizing my thoughts and my surroundings in a positive manner. This is helpful to adapt myself to varying circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One should develop a central purpose then gather their thoughts and focus. There is need to define objectives and concentrate on the specific goals and attainment of set purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It takes a sacrifice, abandoning our animal thoughts, efforts and faith, not chance, to achieve the vision one glorifies in the mind. Nothing good comes the easy way, there is a lot of work needed to achieve what one sets their mind to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Outside conditions do not make a man. Once the will is strengthened through consistent right thinking and purpose what I encounter won\u2019t change my character and actions. I remain the same despite changes work environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cThe soul attracts that which it secretly harbours, that which it loves and so that which it fears.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cStrong, pure and happy thoughts build up the body in vigor and grace.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cA man\u2019s weakness and strength, purity and impurity are hid and not another man\u2019s.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cAchievement of whatever kind is the crown of effort, the diadem of thought.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These quotes encourage right thinking and taking mindful of consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">None.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No exercises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The content is sufficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Please rate the following questions on a scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">A. How interesting was it to read? <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>10<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">B. How helpful were the contents? <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>10<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">C. How easy was it to understand? <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>10<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">D. Would you recommend it to others? <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>10<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">E. What is the overall rating you would give it? <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>9<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Jonathan Livingston Seagull<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Assessment by Cecilia Kithinji (Kenya)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One can develop their capacity of doing and achieving a lot through what they conceptualize it to be in their mind. How far we get in life is controlled by what is set in our mind. One can be a high achiever by exploiting the thoughts from within. The society we live in and those we interact with and especially those we look up to as leaders to guide us have a lot of influence on what we become and can either limit us or urge us to achieve more. We must be ready to allow our minds wonder and be different from the pack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">i. Getting out of the comfort Zone<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The interactions we find ourselves in and accept as the normal life can feel easy and fill our entire life span. One could easily fit in and follow the laws. It is however possible to get out of the comfort zone and do things differently, albeit alone. Jon practiced alone at times making painful curves, stalls and falls. Other gulls he knew then flew only to find food. He opted to go out to fly for flight itself and the heights he could attain and didn\u2019t know what was beyond the skies he can see. His parents inquired why he could not be like other gull but he wanted to know what more there was to life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ii. Allowing oneself to explore<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jonathan was keen to know what there was and what he could do. Not just fly for food and when food was found by looking at the boats then there was nothing more left to life. He wanted to learn and did not find satisfaction in flying to get food. It is important to find joy in exploring what matters and open up to new things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">iii. Putting thought to action<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jonathan was keen to follow his way of thinking even when he came out as different. He went on to practice. Same was with other birds that discovering flight and being different even when they became outcasts. Working on the ideas that one births is encouraged and there is no limitation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">iv. Seeking mentorship\/guidance<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jonathan and Fletcher did not hesitate to engage with superior for guidance and mentorship. They took it as naturally as the instructor. This broadened their capacity by challenging them. When Jon and later Fletcher had no one to look up to he trusted his mind but when he found someone, he could depend for guidance he did not hesitate to engage with them and give back when others too needed the same. Jonathan was there every hour, at the side of each of his students flying with them, demonstrating, suggesting, pressuring and guiding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">v. Helping others<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When Jonathan discovered the new horizons, he worried about the gulls he had left behind and those who may want to learn and made a resolve to reach out to them. He did not return immediately but eventually did. To thrive and carry others along to the horizons learnt. He worked with new gulls coming in, yearned to fetch those he left behind and eventually did and became their instructor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vi. Never give up<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">That seagulls are known to never falter or stall and to stall in the air is for them disgrace and dishonor is a position that can be stressed beyond imagination into unknown levels, worlds. Holding that believe can mean carrying out all manner of maneuvers and succeeding every time as new horizons emerge. Even when Sea gull lost control due to high speed, even when he was declared an outcast and when he had second thoughts, he would carry on. Sometimes the weight of failure can heavy; Seagull wished at some that the weight could be enough to drug him gently to the bottom and kill him. He almost gave up and entertained backwards thoughts but there was no retreat, he didn\u2019t. In the trail of thoughts came a novel idea on how to utilize his wingtips. He didn\u2019t need anything new, what he had was all he needed, we do. He kept soaring and discovering new capabilities from within. Every time he wanted to back to the old self, he found new reason to explore and get better. One mat rest but not stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vii. Setting the pace<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jonathan was a first even at the though that one could fly for more than traditional purposes. He set the pace and went on discovering many realities. There were others ready to follow once the path had been beaten. He always set out to discover and practice many things even when he did not know it was possible. It is even said that he had flown the first aerobics of any sea gull on earth, he discovered the loop, the slow roll, the point roll, the inverted spin, the gull bunt and the pinwheel etc. All this he did eve when it was not easy. He broke from the normal and when he returned back to the flock where he came from, he once more set the pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Getting out of the comfort Zone: It is possible to get out of the comfort zone and do things differently in a way that we open ourselves to growth. Some of the actions will be undertaken alone so as to learn and experiment. Find a purpose even where there are limiting factors. Be eager for new experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Allowing oneself to explore: It is important to find joy in exploring what matters and open up to new things; one school is finished and the time has come for another to begin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Putting thought to action: It is important for one to develop and action the ideas that one births and there is no limitation. This leads to innovation and improved work methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Seeking mentorship\/guidance: One should not hesitate to engage with superior for guidance and mentorship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Helping others: When one discovers the new horizons, it is recommended to ensure the team is carried along and with new gulls coming in, yearned to fetch those he left behind and eventually did and became their instructor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Never give up: One has to believe in self and power within even in the moments we may be stressed to our limits, to always forge ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Setting the pace: It is good to think beyond the traditional way of doing things and set the pace for new realities. Others will be ready to follow once the path had been beaten. Be innovative and transformative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cWe can lift ourselves out of ignorance, we can find ourselves as creatures of excellence and skill.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cFollowing a meaning, a higher purpose in life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cHeaven is being perfect.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cDisappear from where he had been rooted for long. The gull sees furthest who flies highest. He knew with practiced ease that he was not borne and feathers but a perfect idea of freedom and flight, limited by nothing at all.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cI don\u2019t care what they say. Everything that limit us, we have to put aside.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cThere is so much more to flying than just flapping around from one place! A mosquito does that!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cBreak the chains of your thought and you break the chains of your body too.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cYou have to practice and see the real gull, the good in every one of them, and to help them see it in themselves.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These quotes encourage self-determination, growth and discipline in leading others, making decisions and finding satisfaction in life. No limitations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There could have been a story line told from real human experiences that carry similar experiences and lessons but maybe, it would be an interesting read.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No exercises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The kind of leadership that does not adapt to growth is outsmarted like the leader of the flock, after all others have transformed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Please rate the following questions on a scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">A. How interesting was it to read? <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>9<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">B. How helpful were the contents? <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>10<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">C. How easy was it to understand? <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>9<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">D. Would you recommend it to others? <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>10<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">E. What is the overall rating you would give it? <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>9<\/strong><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>PsychoCybernetics<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Assessment by Cecilia Kithinji (Kenya)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The human mind employs a mechanism operating to control the conscious mind from the sub-conscious. One can rework the status of the sub-conscious to direct and control their life and acquire success all round life aspects and get more out of living life in getting rid of negative self-image, acquire positive attitude, being happy and discovering a higher version of self.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">i. My imagination is key to who I am becoming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It shapes my visualization of where I see myself as I become who I wish to be. I have to create a desirable mental picture and live it through imagination. I am the operator of that imagination process and practice the me I am becoming. It\u2019s like living my future self in my mind, in advance and forming automatic positive reaction patterns. The imagination turns into reality. I conceive the status and influence actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ii. Erasing False Beliefs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I have to work on erasing false beliefs held within especially as relates to my capacity to thrive in various aspects of life. These include the old ways of thinking of myself. Use good ideas of self to attain a changed belief of self-worth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">iii. Happiness<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I can choose to be happy, work on the habit of being generally happy and in the long run acquire happiness. I need to forego and overlook my emotional pains and scars and focus on being happy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">iv. Confidence<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\u2019s important to be confident in what I set out to be and do and eventually let things work out. This attracts calms. There is need to relay on the belief of I am as the influencer, put in action what I am equipped to be by being proud in a positive way of who I really are; the true self-image. This is built on lived experiences of success so knowing of one\u2019s capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">v. Man is a goal striving being controlled from the conscious thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The subconscious mind is the creating mind and there is no need to jam it and create confusion. The important thing is to recognize the part played by each and how they influence each other. Once the conscious is aligned, the subconscious creates desired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vi. Discovering one\u2019s real self-image is important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It can rescue a crumbling relationship or situation. I am what I am as a result of the metal picture I create of myself in my own estimation, conception and realization of self and thus if the image is real and true then there is no crisis in my relations and life situations. What I conceive of myself affects my ambitions, actions, feelings, behavior and attitude. I act as who I conceive myself to be. It could mean failure or success. If it is an imperfect self then I hold the power to fix it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">vii. Each human being has access to a power greater that self.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One just needs to realize the truth about themselves. I just need to harness the power within and the goal striving mechanism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">viii. The power of positive thinking remains key to attaining desired goals in life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There is need to train the mind to think positively so as to achieve the best possible version of self. Otherwise, one will be self-limiting. Positive thinking makes one well adjusted even in new situations. No underrating oneself. The thinking is a control knob and combines with a deep desire for getting more out of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Imagination: I tune my imagination to think and act as the person I wish to become and the person I am becoming I am able to reach my full potential and get more out of life. I eventually I am able to visualize and practice myself as I become. I thus deal with any existing limitations and eliminate negative patterns replacing them with positive ideas and reactions. At the end I become successful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Erase false beliefs: There are certain belief instilled from life experiences that I have lived through that make me see me in a limiting manner. By working on the internal mechanisms of controlling my mind then I can erase the false belief and elevate my capabilities to attain success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Choosing happiness: I deliberate work on my habits so as to choose to be happy. Smile more and allow my mind to tilt towards putting away my pains and hurts. I could focus more on situations where I have worn or been happy than otherwise. Replay the positive and happy moments. The brain gets to the pattern of happiness and succeeding for the better part of life. The external environment does not need to influence how happy I become. Saying, it is well even when its difficult and working things around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Being confident: Confidence affects self esteem hence the more confident one is the more they believe in themselves and thus influence their thoughts and actions irrespective of external circumstances. On finds solutions to challenges. A confident person has faith in themselves, their appearances and capabilities hence find happiness and get more out of life. One achieves more when they believe in themselves. The are not push overs. The tuning of the mind is enabling. The attitude is empowering. When one fails they keep trying for as long as they remain confident. A confident person dwells on their success stories and not times they have failed and derive motivation to do better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Goal striving: Achieving goals is important to someone who wishes to succeed thus such a person will put effort and strive towards achievements. They are purposeful. One has to be purposeful. A success-oriented person thus sets goals and works towards them. This is through directing the subconscious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Real self- image: One can only attain true success when they have a true image of themselves otherwise chances are that one will underperform or overshoot their capabilities. With a real self-image one is able to direct their mind to attain success that can be sustained. The image I hold of self, dictates my behavior and personality thus my inputs, outputs and relations including with people and the environment. A secure self-image results in feeling good and thus better quality of life and outcome in relations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Access to power greater than me: The maker intended good for us; that we succeed and experience good things. We make a conscious choice if to access the power. The writer says that we are engineered for success and happiness and that is the power that is greater within.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Positive thinking: This principle works very much to align our goals. The world is full of pains and hurts and lots of bad people. Positive thinking keeps us focused on the life I want to build for myself. It means keeping my mind focused on what is desirable. Its good to consistently give oneself positive encouragement in positive affirmation like I can do it. I am up to the task it is possible to attain a fulfilling life. Doing so consistently yields the desired results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cIn man, the goal to live means more than mere survival.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cA human being always acts and feels and performs in accordance with what he imagines to be true about him-self and his environment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cThe human brain and nervous system are engineered to react automatically and appropriately to the problems and challenges in the environment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cWithin you right now is the power to do things you never dreamed possible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cIt is conscious thinking which is the control knob of your unconscious machine.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cOur errors, mistakes, failures, and sometimes even our humiliations, were necessary steps in the learning process.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cContinually criticizing yourself for past mistakes and errors does not help matters, but on the other hand tends to perpetuate the very behavior you would change.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cWe think better, perform better, feel better, and are healthier when we are happy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cOur self-image and our habits tend to go together. Change one and you will automatically change the other.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cIt doesn&#8217;t matter how many times you have failed in the past. What matters is the successful attempt, which should be remembered, reinforced, and dwelt upon.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cDevelop a more self-reliant attitude. Assume responsibility for your own life and emotional needs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cYour soul and your nervous system need a room for rest, recuperation and protection every bit as much as your physical body needs a physical house, and for the same reasons.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cWe can gradually undertake more difficult tasks, and after succeeding in them, be in a position to under-take something even more challenging. Success is literally built upon success.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These statements speak to me on the right attitude and state of mind necessary towards attaining success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The author is very elaborate and gives sufficient examples to explain the ideas he espouses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes. They are very practical and to be practiced over time as one reads the book over and over again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">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<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No. It builds further on the other tests especially As a Man Thinketh<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Please rate the following questions on a scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">A. How interesting was it to read? <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>9<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">B. How helpful were the contents? <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">10<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">C. How easy was it to understand? <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>9<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">D. 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