When you stand and meet someone, stand firm and steadfast

When you stand and meet someone, stand firm and steadfast. 

A telling sign of an unfocused, weak mind is constant fidgeting, shifting of the eyes and shallow breathing. 

Master of the art of public speaking

Drink a cup of warm water before a speech. Ronald Reagan employed this strategy to ensure that he maintained his honey-smooth voice. 

Mastery of the art of public speaking is a noble goal. So dedicate yourself to it. You will be judged by the caliber of your communication skills.

Learn to build up your concentration muscles and no task will be too difficult for you.

The Two Minute Mind is an excellent exercise for developing concentration. Simply stare at the second hand on your wristwatch for two minutes and think about nothing else for that time. At first your mind will wander but after 21 days of practice, your attention will not waver during the routine. One of the greatest qualities a person can develop to ensure his success is the ability to focus for extended periods of time. 



Learn to build up your concentration muscles and no task will be too difficult for you. 

Even the teachers have teachers.

Empty your cup. A full cup cannot accept anything more. 

Similarly, a person who believes that he cannot learn anything else will stagnate quickly and not move to higher levels. A true sign of a secure, mature individual is someone who sees every opportunity as a chance to learn. Even the teachers have teachers. 

Sometimes you just have to let go and free yourself

Mark Twain wrote that forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.

Remember that forgiveness is a virtue that few develop, but one that is most important to 
maintaining peace of mind.    Mark Twain wrote that forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it   Practice forgiveness especially in those situations where it is seemingly difficult. By using your emotional forgiveness muscles more regularly, petty wrongs, remarks and slights will not touch you and nothing will penetrate your concentrated, serene mindset.

Read inspiring books.

Read "As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen. And don't just read this little book once, read it over and over again. It contains an abundance of timeless wisdom on living a fuller and happier life. 

Make an inspiring soft atmosphere at your workplace.

Keep a radio-cassette player at your office and listen to soft, soothing music throughout the day. Place pleasant scents and inspirational pictures in your workplace. By the magic of association, your work will become something you enjoy even more and arouse a very pleasant feeling within you. Budget your time on trips such that you can spend half an hour in the airport bookstore. 


They always contain the latest and best self-mastery books and tapes given that those who travel by air are of a group that finds value in these materials. 

Try fasting one day every two weeks.

Try fasting one day every two weeks. During these fast days, drink fruit juice and eat fresh fruits only. 

You will feel more energetic, cleansed and alert. Fasting also has a salutary effect on your will-power as you are subverting the otherwise pressing impulses in your mind calling on you to eat more. 

Listen to these inspirational materials on your way to work

Become a committed audio-tape user. Most personal-mastery programs and books are now 
offered in this format. Listen to these inspirational materials on your way to work, whilst waiting in the line at a bank or while you wash dishes in the evening. Make your car a college on wheels and use the drive time to make knowledge your best friend. All down time can be very effectively used in this productive fashion. 


Use such opportunities to learn and continually expand your mind and its vast potential. 

Read "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey

Read "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey. It contains a wealth of  wisdom and powerful insights into further developing your character and enhancing your personal relationships. 

Stress is simply a response which you create in the interpretation of an event.

Stress is simply a response which you create in the interpretation of an event. Two people might find that a given event results in quite different responses. For example, an after dinner speech might strike fear into the heart of an inexperienced speaker while a strong orator views it as a wonderful opportunity to share his thoughts. 

Understanding that the perceived negative effects of an event or task may be mentally manipulated and conditioned towards the positive, will allow you to be a peak performer in all instances. 

Maintain a diary to measure your progress and to express your thoughts

Maintain a diary to measure your progress and to express your thoughts.

Writing out not only your successes but your troubles is one of the world's most effective methods of erasing the worry habit, staying in optimum state and developing precision of thought.

The spoken word is a powerful influencer of the mind.

Recognize and cultivate the power of autosuggestion. It works and is an essential tool in maintaining peak performance. We are all performers in one way or another and it is particularly valuable to use such techniques of athletes and public figures for our own enhancement. If you want to become more enthusiastic, repeat "I am more enthusiastic today and am improving this trait daily". 

Repeat it over and over. Purchase a legal notepad and write out this mantra 500 times. Do it for three weeks with regular practice and feel that this quality is developing. Very soon it will come. This is a strategy that Indian sages have employed for thousands of years to aid their spiritual and mental development. Do not be discouraged if the results are not immediate, they will certainly develop. The spoken word is a powerful influencer of the mind.