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By Jim Rohn
I have found that sometimes the subtle difference in our
attitude, which of course can make a major difference in our
future, can be as simple as the language we use. The
difference in even how you talk to yourself or others.
Consciously making a decision to quit, saying what you don't
want and to start saying what you do want. I call that faith.
Believing the best, hoping for the best and moving toward the
best.
A few examples could be, instead of saying, "What if somebody
doesn't respond?" you start saying, "What if they do
respond?" Instead of saying, "What if someone says no?" You
say, "What if they say yes?" Instead of "What if they start
and quit?" say, "What if they start and stay?" or "What if it
doesn't work out?" You say, "What if it does work out?" The
list goes on and on.
I found that when you start thinking and saying what you
really want then your mind automatically shifts and pulls you
in that direction. And sometimes it can be that simple, just
a little twist in vocabulary that illustrates your attitude
and philosophy.
Our language can also affect how others perform and behave
around us. A teenager says to a parent, "I need $10." And if
the parents learn to say, "No comprende. That kind of
language doesn't work here. We've got plenty of money, but
that's not how you get $10." Then you teach your teenager how
to ask, "How can I earn $10?"
That is the magic of words. There is plenty of money here.
There is money for everybody, but you just have to learn the
magic words to get it. For everything you could possibly
want. If you just learn the philosophy. How could I earn $10?
Because you can't go to the soil and say, "Give me a
harvest." You know the soil smiles and says, "Who is this
clown that brings me his need and brings me no seed." And if
you said to the soil, "I've got this seed and if I planted
it, would you work while I sleep?" And the soil says, "No
problem. Give me the seed. Go to sleep and I'll be working
while you're sleeping."
If you just understand these simple principles, teaching
them to a teenager (or an adult) is sometimes just a matter
of language. It's like an investment account instead of a
savings account. Simple language, but so important. It is
easy to stumble through almost a lifetime and not learn some
of these simplicities. Then you have to put up with all the
lack and all the challenges that don't work out simply from
not reading the book, not listening to the tape, not sitting
in the class, not studying your language and not being
willing to search so you can then find.
But here is the great news. You can start this process
anytime. For me it was at age 25. At 25 I'm broke. Six years
later I'm a millionaire. Somebody says, "What kind of
revolution, what kind of change, what kind of thinking, what
kind of magic had to happen? Was it you?" And I say, "No. Any
person, any six years, 36 to 42, 50 to 56. Whatever six
years; whatever few years you go on an intensive, accelerated
personal development curve, learning curve, application
curve, and learning the disciplines.” Now, it might not take
the same amount of time, but I'm telling you the same changes
and the same rewards in some different fashion are available
for those who pay that six-year price. And you might find
that whether it's in the beginning to help get you started,
or in the middle to keep you on track, that your language can
have a great impact on your attitude, actions and results.
To Your Success,
Jim Rohn
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