THINK AND GROW RICH | BONUS LESSON
The Concept of Self-Suggestion
Welcome back to Imagine Money, a short daily lesson to help us all think better so we can live better. This week we're reading the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.
Last time we discussed how to master procrastination, today we will look at Autosuggestion, the ways to influence our mind.
Most of us use self-talk regularly, but we do it unconsciously. This lesson will bring self-talk to the surface and help us to choose our dominating thoughts.
Hill writes, "Autosuggestion is the agency of control through which an individual may voluntarily feed his subconscious mind on thoughts of a creative nature, or, by neglect, permit thoughts of a destructive nature to find their way into this rich garden of the mind."
We can use self-suggestion to concentrate on possibilities in our lives, or we can unconsciously self-sabotage. It is a choice we make daily. Our dominating thoughts, positive or negative, influence our subconscious minds and propel us towards our aims in life.
If we want to generate higher income in our life, but our thoughts negate that idea, it will be difficult to create what Hill calls 'Money Consciousness.' It might take some time to become aware of the pattern of our destructive thoughts, but awareness of self-talk and persistence in changing it will move us into that consciousness.
Hill knew that we become what we are because of our dominating thoughts and desires. And he used the self-suggestion idea to change himself into the person that he wanted to be. He created a nightly imaginary cabinet meeting with some of the greatest men in history. These imaginary meetings helped him get clarity, understanding, knowledge, abilities, patience, persistence, and faith. He says that this process led him to the beautiful adventure of his life and work.
In short, self-suggestion will help us master our experience in life!
"If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it - then I can achieve it." Muhamad Ali.
Autosuggestion is positive self-talk that will help us achieve any goal we set. The technique allows us to become aware of your internal dialogue and channels these thoughts and beliefs into positive and life-affirming self-talk.
Some techniques to develop self-suggestion are affirmations, meditation, and visualization.
Start practicing positive self-talk today. If you catch yourself saying something negative about your abilities or goals, change it into something positive. And always speak to yourself as if you would talk to a good friend.
Success and wealth come to people focused on their goal, determined to achieve it, who teach their minds to stay positive. Using positive self-talk will give us the power to create the life of our dreams.
We can begin to think and grow rich today!
That's all for today. Until next time, keep imagining what's possible.
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