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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a Man Thinketh<\/span><\/strong>
\nAssessment by Jeptor Keter (Kenya)<\/span><\/strong><\/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 message from As a Man Thinketh is that your thought patterns have a significant influence on your quality of life. Our ability to control our thoughts can give rise to great achievements, peace of mind, and even happiness. Our minds and what we think about can also lead to our destruction. Bad thinking can lead to terrible mistakes that harm ourselves and others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Allen explains this in several parts of the book by comparing thought to a seed, its the beginning that leads to a result. What we think triggers an emotion, which often encourages an action. For example, if you feel inspired, you might be moved to start something new. The more you act a certain way, the more it becomes natural to you. Over time, those actions shape your character and influence your circumstances.<\/span>
\nAs the title suggests, the book is about how your thoughts influence your results in life. Allen explains that we are where we are in life because of our thoughts, and if we are in an undesirable situation, we have the power to change our circumstances by changing our thoughts because we are the directors of our lives, and masters of our thoughts.<\/span>
\nThis book is more important today because we are constantly being bombarded with hundreds of messages every day, some of them conflicting. So, we have to closely monitor our thoughts. If you can master your thoughts, you can achieve so much more in life. You become the master of your circumstances.<\/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><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

i. Responsibility brings power<\/span><\/p>\n

Blaming fate keeps you helpless. Owning your thoughts is the ultimate step toward freedom and self-mastery<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. Mind affects health<\/span><\/p>\n

Mental stress and bitterness wear down the physical body. Calm, cheerful, and pure thoughts foster physical vitality and healing<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. Suffering is self-made<\/span><\/p>\n

Pain is part of life, but much of our suffering comes from unhealthy thinking. Changing your perspective lightens your burdens. Every achievement or failure starts as a quiet mental image. Nothing happens in the physical world without a thought behind it.<\/span>
\nYour mind requires active cultivation. If you do not pull out negative weeds, destructive thoughts will ruin your potential.<\/span>
\niv. Character is destiny<\/span><\/p>\n

Your identity is not a product of luck. It is the steady accumulation of your repeated thoughts hardening into habits.<\/span><\/p>\n

v. Thoughts create reality<\/span><\/p>\n

Your external circumstances mirror your internal mental state. Positive thoughts attract good outcomes, while negative thoughts invite struggle.<\/span><\/p>\n

vi. You become what you think on a subconscious level.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs a man thinketh in his heart\u201d means, what you think on a deeper level as opposed to what you think consciously.<\/span>
\nAnd so is he, meaning, is what you become.<\/span>
\nTo understand this further, let\u2019s get some context from what the Bible says.<\/span>
\nRight before this proverb is mentioned a begrudging host has invited others to eat his food.<\/span>
\nHe says the words; what you want, but that\u2019s not what he means.<\/span>
\nIt is a test put forth by the host to know the strength of his guests. A test of will and a test of self-control.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. And we can interpret this into a battle between our own mind and heart.<\/span><\/p>\n

We often say one thing or know on a deeper level what is right, but then we allow ourselves to do the opposite, letting our thoughts take control of us instead of commanding our thoughts to taking the right action. We shouldn\u2019t be greedy, we shouldn\u2019t try too hard to impress, we shouldn\u2019t take and never give, we shouldn\u2019t say one thing and do another, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n

I interpret the above story as though the hosts words are the voices in our head or the thoughts that influence us to do things we don\u2019t want to do. If we allow our thoughts to dictate us, then a day will come when we look at ourselves and our life and wonder how things come to be the way they are, filled with anguish and regret.<\/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

These ideas will help me know that my mind and thoughts are a weapon for success and I can use my mind without asking permission<\/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

\u201cFor you will always gravitate toward that which you, secretly, most love.\u201d<\/span>
\n\u201cInto your hands will be placed the exact results of your own thoughts; you will receive that which you earn; no more, no less.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLet a man radically alter his thoughts, and he will be astonished at the rapid transformation it will effect in the material conditions of his life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cImpare thoughts of every kind crystallize into enervating and confusing habits, which solidify into distracting and adverse circumstances: thoughts of fear, doubt, and indecision crystallize into weak, unmanly, and irresolute habits, which solidify into circumstances of failure, indigence, and slavish dependence: lazy thoughts crystallize into habits of uncleanliness and dishonesty, which solidify into circumstances of foulness and beggary: hateful and condemnatory thoughts crystallize into habits of accusation and violence, which solidify into circumstances of injury and persecution: selfish thoughts of all kinds crystallize into habits of self-seeking, which solidify into circumstances more or less distressing. On the other hand, beautiful thoughts of all kinds crystallize into habits of grace and kindliness, which solidify into genial and sunny circumstances: pure thoughts crystallize into habits of temperance and self-control, which solidify into circumstances of repose and peace: thoughts of courage, self-reliance, and decision crystallize into manly habits, which solidify into circumstances of success, plenty, and freedom: energetic thoughts crystallize into habits of cleanliness and industry, which solidify into circumstances of pleasantness.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA strong man cannot help a weaker unless the weaker is willing to be helped, and even then the weak man must become strong of himself; he must, by his own efforts, develop the strength which he admires in another. None but himself can alter his condition.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAct is the blossom of thought; and joy and suffering are its fruits; thus does a man garner in the sweet and biter fruitage of his own husbandry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe strength of character gained will be the measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting-point for future power and triumph.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe who would accomplish little need sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much. He who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMan is buffeted by circumstances so long as he believes himself to be the creature of outside conditions, but when he realizes that he is a creative power, and that he may command the hidden soil and seeds of his being out of which circumstances grow, he then becomes the rightful master of himself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe outer conditions of a person\u2019s life will always be found to be harmoniously related to his inner state…Men do not attract that which they want, but that which they are.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA man only begins to be a man when he ceases to whine and revile, and commences to search for the hidden justice which regulates his life. And he adapts his mind to that regulating factor, he ceases to accuse others as the cause of his condition, and builds himself up in strong and noble thoughts; ceases to kick against circumstances, but begins to use them as aids to his more rapid progress, and as a means of the hidden powers and possibilities within himself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cComposer, sculptor, painter, poet, prophet, sage, these are the makers of the after-world, the architects of heaven. The world is beautiful because they have lived; without them, laboring humanity would perish.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMan is made or unmade by himself; in the armory of thought he forges the weapons by which he destroys himself; he also fashions the tools with which he builds for himself heavenly mansions of joy and strength and peace.\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

The book is well narrated and good to read<\/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

This book is important because it is one way of awakening my mind to be more alert and do the best in life<\/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

The book is well covered and easy to understand.<\/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<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to others? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nE. What is the overall rating you would give it? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull<\/span><\/strong>
\nAssessment by Jeptor Keter (Kenya)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

This book is about Jonathan Livingston Seagull, one of the many seagulls from the Breakfast Flock colony. The gulls dodged and fought for food off the fishing boats, except for Jonathan Livingston, who would practice soaring into the sky, doing various maneuvers not intended for gulls. Jonathan would soar and then glide. Though he stalled and fell many times, he picked himself up and practiced some more. He learned from his mistakes and kept on course correcting. We play it safe because often those who take the road less traveled are ostracized. No one likes to be the odd one out, so we try to be a part of the herd. This is a story about following your dreams even when they go against the grain. It\u2019s about making the most of the life you have been given.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the story, Richard Bach uses the metaphor of seagulls flying to demonstrate that if we follow our dreams and achieve our dream goals, we too can soar. The book gives us permission to step into our greatness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though Jonathan failed many times, got discouraged and tried to conform, the passion, fire in his belly, and the drive to be better, forced him to try harder. Being a very introspective gull, he would deconstruct to determine what he did and make improvements. One day he went too far, so thought the Council Gathering who summoned him to Stand to Center for Shame. Jonathan was banished from the colony.<\/span>
\nThough Jonathan Livingston Seagull had to leave the flock because he was banished, he believed in his dream and continued to live it. He kept on practicing his flight. Eventually he met other seagulls who were banished as well from other colonies. And he took the time to train them. Jonathan continued to learn. He was able to master himself. He also learned about love. He went back to his Flock, to see if there were other outcasts who he could help.<\/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. The Rebel Gull<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike the rest of his flock who only fly to find food, Jonathan loves flight for its own sake. He practices high-speed dives and advanced aerial maneuver<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. Exile<\/span><\/p>\n

The flock views his obsession as irresponsible and defiant. They banish him. Jonathan lives alone, continuing to practice and master new heights.<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. Higher Realm<\/span><\/p>\n

Two radiant gulls take Jonathan to a higher plane of existence. Mentors like Sullivan and Elder Chiang teach him that limits are self-imposed and that he can achieve teleportation and spiritual perfection.<\/span><\/p>\n

iv. The Return<\/span><\/p>\n

Jonathan chooses to return to Earth to teach other outcast gulls what he has learned. He trains a dedicated student named Fletcher before transcending to a higher state himself<\/span>
\nIndividuality: Daring to be different instead of blindly conforming to society<\/span>
\nSelf-Improvement: Constantly pushing past perceived limits and learning from failure<\/span>
\nCompassion: The ultimate purpose of wisdom is sharing it to help others find their own freedom.<\/span>
\nMaster the fundamentals in your field and then build on that.<\/span><\/p>\n

v. Experiment until you get it right, and it depends on your role in life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Know and master yourself; know what you can and cannot do and work to push beyond your limits one step at-a-time. You have the capacity for much more than you think, so keep challenging yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

vi. Learn from you failures.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s okay to break promises to yourself if they no longer serve you.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. Embrace your passions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let go of the life that no longer serves you. Embrace new ideas and ways of doing things.<\/span>
\nNever stop learning.<\/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

These ideas will help me know that I am capable of doing what I want without asking approval from other people<\/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

Don\u2019t believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show is limitation. Look with your understanding. Find out what you already know and you will see the way to fly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou have the freedom to be yourself, your true self, here and now, and nothing can stand in your way.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Jonathan sighed. \u201cThe price of being misunderstood, he thought. They call you devil or they call you god.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou will begin to touch heaven, Jonathan, in the moment that you touch perfect speed. And that isn\u2019t flying a thousand miles an hour, or a million, or flying at the speed of light. Because any number is a limit, and perfection doesn\u2019t have limits. Perfect speed, my son, is being there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOvercome space, and all we have left is Here. Overcome time, and all we have left is Now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe was not bone and feather but a perfect idea of freedom and flight, limited by nothing at all.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYour whole body, from wingtip to wingtip,is nothing more than your thought itself, in a form you can see. Break the chains of your thought, and you break the chains of your body, too.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe choose our next world through what we learn in this one. Learn nothing, and the next world is the same as this one, all the same limitations and lead weights to overcome.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHeaven is not a place, and it is not a time. Heaven is being perfect. And that isn’t flying a thousand miles an hour, or a million, or flying at the speed of light. Because any number is a limit, and perfection doesn’t have limits. Perfect speed, my son, is being there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe spoke of very simple things- that it is right for a gull to fly, that freedom is the very nature of his being, that whatever stands against that freedom must be set aside, be it ritual or superstition or limitation in any form.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhy, Jon, why?” his mother asked. Why is it so hard to be like the rest of the flock, Jon? Why can’t you leave low flying to the pelicans, the alhatross? Why don’t you eat? Son, you’re bone and feathers! I don’t mind being bone and feathers mom. I 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

\u201cDo you have any idea how many lives we must have gone through before we even got the first idea that there is more to life than eating, or fighting, or power in the Flock? A thousand lives, Jon, ten thousand!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cdon’t be foolish! What are we trying to practice everyday? If our friendship depends on things like space and time, we’ve destroyed our own brotherhood! But overcome space, and all we have left is Here.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOvercome time, and all we have left is Now. And in the middle of Here and Now, don’t you think that we might see each other once or twice? Instead of our drab slogging forth and back to the fishing boats, there’s reason to live!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe can lift ourselves out of ignorance, we can find ourselves as creatures of excellence and intelligence and skill. We can learn to be free! We can learn to fly!\u201d<\/span>
\n\u201cA moment later Jonathans body wavered in the air, shimmering, and began to go transparent. Don\u2019t let them spread silly rumors about me, or make me a god. O.K., Fletch? I\u2019m a seagull. I like to fly, maybe!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhy is it that the hardest thing in the world is to convince a bird that he is free, and that he can prove it for himself if he\u2019d just spend a little time practicing? Why should that be so hard?\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

The book is well articulated and good to read.<\/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 best book and a tool for changing life by practicing every time and then until I achieve my ultimate goal<\/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><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The book is well covered and easy to comprehend<\/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<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to others? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nE. What is the overall rating you would give it? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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