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Stress, misunderstanding and conflict often occur when our perceptions are inconsistent with the
way in which we are perceived by others. Having the courage to explore these differences
enables us to reassess our point of view.
Research shows us that we hold onto our perceptions tenaciously even in the face of
contradictory evidence. We will be more likely to alter our perception of the contrary evidence
than our own opinions. What is called for, is a greater sense of awareness and acceptance of
alternative perceptions.

We often go through a process of denial, refusing to question our perception of ourselves and
our world, even when faced with overwhelming evidence to the contrary. For this reason, the
first step in self improvement is to question and change irrational thoughts and limiting beliefs as
described in previous chapters. Chapters that follow will provide further assistance in specific
areas that are known to be successful in the transformation of thought and belief.
The attitude factor
· Our thoughts, feelings, and actions constitute our attitude.

· Our attitude controls our life experience and our ultimate destiny.

· We unlock our true potential by understanding and controlling our thought
· 85% of the factors that contribute to our results relate to attitude.

· Only 15% of the factors that contribute to our results relate to skills and knowledge.

Thought vibrations
Every thought that you send out is a vibration which never perishes. It goes on vibrating every
particle of the universe and if your thoughts are noble and forcible they set in vibration every
sympathetic mind.
Unconsciously all people who are like you take the thought you have projected and in
accordance with the capacity that they have, they send out similar thoughts. The result is that,
without your knowledge of the consequences of your own work, you will be setting in motion
great forces which will work together and put down the lowly and mean thoughts generated by
the selfish and the wicked.
The way you think

Everything that happens to you, everything you become and accomplish is determined by the
way you think, by the way you use your mind. As you begin changing your mind, you begin
changing your life. But how did you get to where you are today? What formative influences
have combined to make you the person you are right now? Why do you think and feel the way
you do, and what are the factors that have brought you to your current situation? In this session,
you will learn about your how you have been put on a form of autopilot, starting from an early
age. You will learn how to begin taking control of your internal guidance system, and how to
remove influences and obstacles that have been interfering with your happiness without your
even knowing about it. You will learn how to alter your mind to make it more consistent with the
results you want.
Thought—The Architect of Destiny

If the mind dwells continually upon one train of thought, a groove is formed in the brain into
which the thought force runs automatically and such a habit of thought survives even death.
Every thought, it must be remembered, has got its own mental image. The essence of the
various mental images formed in one particular physical life is being worked out in the mental
plane. It constitutes the basis for the next physical life.