Dear Readers, Accurate thinking means recognizing the difference between opinions and facts. Napoleon Hill states, "Opinions are the cheapest commodity on earth. Everybody has them." Facts, on the other hand, withstand scrutiny. Facts are researchable and time-tested. Opinions are capricious and resemble the chameleon that changes colors to blend in with its environment. By asking someone the simple question, "How do you know," anyone can begin to discern fact from fiction. Everyone is not credible although many people would like us to believe that they are. If you feel that you are being cheated, swindled, hoodwinked, misled, "taken for a ride," overwhelmed with information, or just plain bamboozled, you can fight back. You do not have to go along with what someone proposes unless you want to. If you are skeptical of the offer, stop in your tracks and say that you will do your own homework and get back to them. Next, begin to check things out for credibility and see if you can find support for anything that was said. Usually, when a charlatan realizes that you are not falling for the hype, they prey on another victim and leave you alone.
Knowing how to handle situations in the real world can save you precious time and money. If something appears too good to be true, it usually is. The test is simple. If you are promised something for nothing, it is almost certain that nothing of value is what you will receive. Hard work and effort are what produce positive outcomes and anything else is just a hook used to catch you unawares. Do what works. Create success through the application of the 17 Success Principles. These time-tested and honored traits of those who have succeeded can serve you better than any hand out or promise ever could. Reach for success, but remember to invest in your own ladder before you begin the climb. You are only as strong as you condition yourself to be. Success requires your best effort, and ultimately you will benefit the most from your training. |
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