A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that possesses the mind. – Robert Oxton Bolton
One way I understand what beliefs are is to say they are thoughts we have don’t question and continue to think (albeit largely unconsciously).
I love how Bolton describes a belief as idea that “possesses” our mind.
It’s almost like the mind is subject to its beliefs.
As if it could think new or different thoughts, as long as it was okay with its beliefs.
Why do you work? I mean really, beyond a paycheck and not being homeless and hungry, why do you do what you do? You knew this, once. On your first day of work you knew how you wanted to contribute and make things better. You were excited and saw everyone as a potential ally. What…
Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts. – Albert Einstein Why? What is it about “big dreams” that trumps having “all the facts?” Facts, to some degree, are necessary, but they are indeed insufficient. Without the emotional power…
Your ability to generate power is directly proportional to your ability to relax. – David Allen Something most people don’t know about high performance motorcycles, or really any high performance vehicle, is that the brakes are as important as the engine. Because races, besides drag races* I suppose, don’t happen purely in a straight line,…
We hear a lot about soft skills (emotional intelligence (EI) and the like). I’ve always been a bit bothered by the characterization of such vital skills as “soft.” With the exception of such things as pillows and the like, “soft” is a pejorative – especially for men. I’m here to shift that. From now on, let’s…
Speech is the mirror of the soul; as a man speaks, so he is. – Publilius Syrus Language is everything to our lives. How we talk about who we are, what we want and what we get is so, so important. The question is: how is your speech? Do you build yourself up, or tear…
More genius from a mentor of mine, Steve Chandler: All fear comes from picturing the future. Putting things off increases that fear. Soon we are nothing but heavy minds weighing down on weary brains. Too much future will do that. Only a warrior’s approach will solve this. A warrior takes his sword to the future….