Pillars Of Self Mastery!
Today I arrived at work at 7:30 am literally half asleep, I checked in with security and took the elevator up to the 10th floor, the elevator stopped and I was asleep, the elevator door closed automatically and then all of a sudden I woke up and thought I was stuck in the elavator and was frantically searching for the emergency phone since my phone had no signal inside the elevator, then I tried pressing a few buttons at random and the door opened up, only then realized that I had already reached my 10th floor office. I got out of the elevator and approached the office main door only to realize that I had forgotten my swipe key, so I had to wait outside for about 10 minutes untill a colleague of mine arrived, What a start to the day!
So then I get to my workspace, set up my laptop, get connected & start doing the usual stuff. I opened up my personal mail, deleted a bunch of spam & reluctantly started reading the forwards that came by, for a change I had a nice forward, this time sent to me by my birthday boy buddy, the email was called 'Pillars Of Self Mastery', I am not very positive on the source of this email but I think it was excerpts from '200 secrets to success and the pillars of self mastery' by Robin S. Sharma. Here are some excerpts cos I felt some of them were inane, read on- you might find them useful.
Sleep less: This is one of the best investment you can make to make your life more productive and rewarding. (Judging by my day, this is something I got to do)
Set aside one hour every morning for personal development matters. Meditate, visualize your day, read inspirational texts to set the tone of your day, listen to motivational tapes or read great literature. Starting the day off well is a powerful strategy for self renewal .
Set aside every Sunday evening for yourself and your family and be strongly disciplined with this habit.
To enhance your concentration and power of focus, count your steps when you walk. This is a particularly strong technique. so many people allow their minds to be filled with mental chatter. All peak performers appreciate the power of a quiet clear mind which will concentrate steadily on all important tasks.
Enhance your will-power. You must first exercise it and then push before it gets stronger. When you are hungry, wait another hour before your meal. When you are labouring over a difficult task and your mind is prompting you to pick up the latest magazine for a break , curb the impulse. Soon you will be able to sit for hours in a precisely concentrated state. Newton had a remarkable ability to sit quietly and think without interruption for a very long period of time. If he can develop this so can you.
Never discuss your health, wealth and other personal matters with anyone outside your immediate family. Be very disciplined in this regard.
Cultivate the art of walking half an hour after your dinner. Walks in natural settings are the very best. Walking is, perhaps, nature’s ideal exercise.
Be careful about your reputation. Never do anything you wouldn’t be proud to tell your mother about. Have fun always but temper it with common sense and prudence.
Become your spouse”s number one supporter, the one who is always there supporting and fueling hopes and dreams. Develop together and march confidently through the world as an army of two.
A contented mind is a continual feast. Greed and material desires must be curbed to achieve lasting happiness and serenity. Be happy with what you have.
Aromas have been proven to be an effective means of entering a state of relaxation. Scents have a very noticeable effect on your mindset and moods.
Never argue with the person you work for – you will lose more than just the argument
Keep well-informed about current events, the latest books and popular trends. Many peak performers read five or six papers a day. You don’t have to read every story of every paper. Know what to focus on.
Read the biographies of the world’s leaders and learn from their habits, inspirations and philosophies. Cultivate the important practice of active role modelling.
Laugh at work and be known as a positive achiever
Develop the essential habit of punctuality for it is most important for high success. Punctuality reflects discipline and proper regard for others. Without it, even the most sophisticated person appears slightly offensive.
Winners do the things that less developed people don’t like doing even though they also might not enjoy doing them. This is what strength of character and courage is all about.
Fill your home with bright, fresh flowers. This is one of the best investments you can make. Let the sounds of great music, loud laughter and good fun fill the oasis of your home
Recognize the power of mantras and the repetition of positive, powerful words. Indian yogis have employed this technique for over 4000 years to live tranquil, productive and focused lives.
So then I get to my workspace, set up my laptop, get connected & start doing the usual stuff. I opened up my personal mail, deleted a bunch of spam & reluctantly started reading the forwards that came by, for a change I had a nice forward, this time sent to me by my birthday boy buddy, the email was called 'Pillars Of Self Mastery', I am not very positive on the source of this email but I think it was excerpts from '200 secrets to success and the pillars of self mastery' by Robin S. Sharma. Here are some excerpts cos I felt some of them were inane, read on- you might find them useful.
Sleep less: This is one of the best investment you can make to make your life more productive and rewarding. (Judging by my day, this is something I got to do)
Set aside one hour every morning for personal development matters. Meditate, visualize your day, read inspirational texts to set the tone of your day, listen to motivational tapes or read great literature. Starting the day off well is a powerful strategy for self renewal .
Set aside every Sunday evening for yourself and your family and be strongly disciplined with this habit.
To enhance your concentration and power of focus, count your steps when you walk. This is a particularly strong technique. so many people allow their minds to be filled with mental chatter. All peak performers appreciate the power of a quiet clear mind which will concentrate steadily on all important tasks.
Enhance your will-power. You must first exercise it and then push before it gets stronger. When you are hungry, wait another hour before your meal. When you are labouring over a difficult task and your mind is prompting you to pick up the latest magazine for a break , curb the impulse. Soon you will be able to sit for hours in a precisely concentrated state. Newton had a remarkable ability to sit quietly and think without interruption for a very long period of time. If he can develop this so can you.
Never discuss your health, wealth and other personal matters with anyone outside your immediate family. Be very disciplined in this regard.
Cultivate the art of walking half an hour after your dinner. Walks in natural settings are the very best. Walking is, perhaps, nature’s ideal exercise.
Be careful about your reputation. Never do anything you wouldn’t be proud to tell your mother about. Have fun always but temper it with common sense and prudence.
Become your spouse”s number one supporter, the one who is always there supporting and fueling hopes and dreams. Develop together and march confidently through the world as an army of two.
A contented mind is a continual feast. Greed and material desires must be curbed to achieve lasting happiness and serenity. Be happy with what you have.
Aromas have been proven to be an effective means of entering a state of relaxation. Scents have a very noticeable effect on your mindset and moods.
Never argue with the person you work for – you will lose more than just the argument
Keep well-informed about current events, the latest books and popular trends. Many peak performers read five or six papers a day. You don’t have to read every story of every paper. Know what to focus on.
Read the biographies of the world’s leaders and learn from their habits, inspirations and philosophies. Cultivate the important practice of active role modelling.
Laugh at work and be known as a positive achiever
Develop the essential habit of punctuality for it is most important for high success. Punctuality reflects discipline and proper regard for others. Without it, even the most sophisticated person appears slightly offensive.
Winners do the things that less developed people don’t like doing even though they also might not enjoy doing them. This is what strength of character and courage is all about.
Fill your home with bright, fresh flowers. This is one of the best investments you can make. Let the sounds of great music, loud laughter and good fun fill the oasis of your home
Recognize the power of mantras and the repetition of positive, powerful words. Indian yogis have employed this technique for over 4000 years to live tranquil, productive and focused lives.
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