For my Post this week I was inspired from a book I am currently reading. It is called “As a man Thinketh” by James Allen. For those of you not familiar with the text I highly recommend it. It is about remembering to be continually seeking after more positive growth and inspiration, striving to reach our full potential. To have thoughts that sow beauty, creativity, morals and genius.

I have been trying to put into practice the concept of the mastermind by surrounding myself with positive thinkers, creative and inspirational people. Hero’s that broke barriers and did what others said they could not. Recently I came across some inspiring blogs; cultivategreatness created by Travis Wright, fearlessdreams.com and Future Millionaires of America by Sean Rasmussen. These are the type of people that I want to surround myself with. These are the people who will make their life great and be prosperous because they know the secret to life.

A quote from Napoleon Hill -”THERE are ten weaknesses against which most of us must guard ourselves. One of these is the habit of trying to reap before we have sown, and the other nine are all wrapped up in the one practice of creating alibis to cover every mistake made.” My interpretation of this is that those who do the least complain the most. All of you know that where ever you go in life you will come across opposition and naysayers, quitting is weak, those who grow are the ones who “start paddling upstream!” as Janice McClanahan said. We are all a part of the Univers, intellects seeking growth and freedom. When we exchange our ideas we in essence create wealth. Benjamin Franklin said, “If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”

We all have the power within us to choose. We can choose to focus on the weeds or the flowers. Are you bringing knowledge and wealth to share with others or are you a consumer sucking up negative ideas and thoughts?

Ideas have consequences, look at the idea Bill Gates had, look at the idea Hitler had or Mother Teresa. Their ideas had very different consequences. One last thing I wish to say, how are your ideas and thoughts working for you? Because if your thoughts are not working positively for you, you will sink deeper and deeper. I am a optimist and try to see the good in life, my hope is that we can create a community of people on a quest to improve their lives and the lives of all they come into contact with.

Thanks to all of you who are creating and contributing to the online Mastermind and sharing your thoughts with me. BTW- I got something up in my potfolio now, check it.

-Glen