Last updated on July 12th, 2023 at 11:35 pm
The Science of Intentional Transformation
Rating
3/5
Date Started
2-3-2023
Date Completed
3-3-2023
Five Powerful Quotes from the Book
Quote 1
“The public speaker and author Zig Ziglar said, ‘Your input determines your outlook. Your outlook determines your output, and your output determines your future.’ Better inputs lead to better thinking and ultimately better outputs. Garbage in, garbage out.
“Do you want better and bigger goals? A better Future Self? Expose yourself to better perspectives and evolved people. Business strategist Charlie Jones stated, ‘You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.’ By proactively changing your inputs of information, experiences, and people, you become aware of what you previously didn’t know. You see what you previously didn’t notice. You seek what you previously didn’t want. You act in ways you previously didn’t behave.”
Pithy Summary
Quote 2
“Becoming successful is one thing, but expanding that success is something entirely different. You may even get lax as things start getting good.
“Why should this matter to you?
“If you get clear on your Future Self, and invest specifically toward your Future Self, you will become incredibly successful. You’ll experience the compound effect in knowledge, skills, money, and relationships. But with this increase in success, you will face surprising complexity.
“To guard against collapse requires clarifying your Future Self at each succeeding stage. Success breeds a barrage of distractions and lesser goals. Without remaining clear on what truly matters, you’ll become internally divided on what you’re committed to. As the Bible states, ‘A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.'”
Pithy Summary
Quote 3
“Only after you’ve committed to a specific purpose with clear priorities can you discern what’s best to do in a given moment.
“Is this taking me toward my objective?
“Is this the most effective thing I can do? If the answer is ‘No,’ then refocus on your vision. When you slip and pursue a lesser goal, quickly recommit to your vision.”
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Quote 4
“Gratitude is powerful when expressed for what has already occurred. It’s also extremely powerful when you express proactive gratitude for what you want in the future. Gratitude elevates from wanting to knowing.
“When I truly want something, I meditate, visualize the desire as already mine, and pray until I reach a state of knowing. For example, while closing my eyes and seeing the house I want my family to live in, I deeply inhale acceptance of having this home and softly exhale gratitude for the reality to be. I totally accept that what I want is already mine.
“I’m at total peace.
“There’s no lack. Only utter gratitude and acceptance.”
Pithy Summary
Quote 5
“Start asking, and you’ll start receiving. It’s startling how fast you’ll get what you want once you directly ask.
“For example, in the past three days, I’ve opened emails from people offering exactly what I want. There are two things I’m looking for at this particular moment. One is a right-fit collaboration with someone I can write a future book with. I’ve told others about my goal, knowing it will come. I’ve received messages from really interesting people, all of whom I would be happy to work with. Additionally, all of whom are happy to pay what I’m asking.
“When you ask, the doors open.
“Often, we’re afraid to ask for exactly what we want because we don’t think we can get it. So, we lower what we ask for, and receive at the level of our internal acceptance…
“When you ask directly and clearly for exactly what you want, what you want will come to you…
“Just ask. Don’t be afraid. And don’t be ashamed. As you get better at clarifying, simplifying, and asking, you’ll receive with increased swiftness.”
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About the Book
Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation – “According to noted organizational psychologist Dr Benjamin Hardy, your Future Self – the person you imagine yourself to be in the future when you reach your goals – is not only more important than your present self but can be your greatest guide if accessed effectively. The sooner you connect to your Future Self, the bigger your future will be and the better your present and past will get. But the longer you wait to invest in your Future Self, the smaller your future will be.”
About the Author
Dr. Benjamin Hardy – “Dr. Benjamin Hardy is the world’s leading teacher on transformational psychology. His writing and teaching on the subjects of identity transformation, growth strategy, and leadership are unique and unmatched.”
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Business | Economics | Nonfiction | Self-Improvement