As A Man Thinketh

In the 'Paralyzed by Fear' stage in your real estate investing career? I have a book for you! I just read 'As A Man Thinketh' by James Allen and it was awesome! The book is about 25 pages long so it is a very quick read. The book compares the mind to a garden. Bad thoughts are like weed seeds...left unattended, and they stand the chance of taking over your mind garden. Fear is just one example of how these weeds can completely shut down your naturally fruitful thinking. We all have an innate desire to want to be in a better place. Instead of trusting ourselves, we often give way to the 'doom-n-gloom' attitude that most of society seems to embrace.

How do we fix it?

Old habits die hard. BUT, with a little bit of persistent effort, you will be well on your way to more positive thinking. Changing phrases such as 'I can't' into 'I can' will make a HUGE difference. Now I know some of you are thinking that it can't be that easy! Believe me...it is! Remember, thoughts are like seeds. The more good-thought seeds that are sown in your mind garden, the more fruitful your thoughts will become. Again, this takes a little time and effort but it is NECESSARY in order to achieve your dreams. The book starts with the saying, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." Starting to see the importance of your day-to-day mind ramblings? Donald Trump's success is not a coincidence. He first had to first BELIEVE that he would be successful. He made mistakes on the way, as we all do in life, but stayed on the path to success. This would not have been possible without the power of right-thinking.

Any suggestions?

Well, one of the easiest and most powerful tools you can use is a vision board. Write down a few goals and start thumbing through some old magazines. Cut out any pictures, phrases, etc. that correspond to your goals and wishes. Post your findings on a board make it a point to visit your board on a daily basis. Take a little time to visualize that new car, mansion....whatever floats your boat. Over time, your mind will shift it's thought pattern in order to achieve these goals. But don't take my word for it...try it for yourself!! If need be, start off small. As you start achieving your goals and gaining confidence, you will start to notice subtle changes. THOSE subtle changes will start to spark MORE subtle changes. Before you know it, you will be conquering your fears and achieving your wildest dreams!



Kelvin Gray
Mitten Homes, LLC
http://www.buyhousedetroit.com/