Whenever you’re feeling down on your luck or efforts, how many times have you heard someone say, “Just be positive, it will all be okay”?
Or how many times have you told yourself to keep your chin up and that things would look better in due time?
I think we’ve all experienced and done this at some point.
When I was working hard to get rich, I repeated these phrases to myself ALL THE TIME — I did everything to try and stay positive when things got hard. But then one day, all of that changed.
I was done with positive thinking. And it was when I flipped that thought around, that things really started changing and looking up and the fun started.
What do I mean? Well, let me start with this example:
- On a scale from 1 to 10 (1 being the lowest) imagine you are a person with a level 2 strength of character and attitude looking at a level 5 problem. Would this problem appear to be big or little? From a level 2 perspective, a level 5 problem would seem like a big problem.
- Now imagine you’ve grown yourself and become a person with a level 8 strength of character. Would the same level 5 problem be a big problem, or a little problem? Magically, the identical problem is now a little problem.
- Finally, imagine that you’ve really worked hard on yourself and become a level 10 person. Now, is this same level 5 problem a big problem, or a little problem?
The answer is that it’s no problem. It doesn’t even register in your brain as a problem. There’s no negative energy around it. It’s just a normal occurrence to handle, like brushing your teeth or getting dressed.
It gets easier the higher the level you’re at. Now why do you think this is?
It’s simple — it lies in what I like to call “power thinking”.
What’s the difference between the two? Read on to find out…
“Power Thinking” Vs “Positive Thinking”
How is “power thinking” different from “positive thinking”?
Well, the distinction is slight but profound.
With Positive Thinking:
- People use positive thinking to pretend that everything is rosy, when they really believe that it’s not.
- People believe that their thoughts are true.
With Power Thinking, however:
- Everything is neutral — nothing has meaning except for the meaning we give it.
- Our thoughts are not true, but since we’re making up a story anyway, we might as well make up a story that supports us. We don’t do this because our new thoughts are “true” in an absolute sense — but because they are useful to us, and feel a heck of a lot better than non-supportive ones.
So it all comes down to this:
If your subconscious “financial blueprint” is not “set” for success, nothing you learn, nothing you know, and nothing you do will make much of a difference.
After 14 years of struggle I finally changed my thinking — I went from positive thinking to power thinking — and the first thing I did was commit to my success, stay focused, dedicate 100% of myself, and played the money game to win! I swore I would focus and not even consider leaving this business until I was a millionaire or more. I became a level 10 person.
This was radically different from my previous efforts, where, because I always thought short-term, I lacked focus, I would constantly get side-tracked by either good opportunities, or when things got tough. I convinced myself “everything will be okay” (positive thinking) if I kept my eyes and ears peeled for any opportunity that came my way.
It’s not enough to be in the right place at the right time. You have to be the right person in the right place, at the right time.
If You Want To Change The Fruits, You First Have To Change The Roots
If you want to change the visible, you must first change the invisible.
In every forest, on every farm, in every orchard on earth, it’s what’s under the ground that creates what’s above the ground. That’s why placing your attention on the fruits that you have already grown is futile. You cannot change the fruits that are already hanging on the tree. You can, however, change tomorrow’s fruits. But to do so, you will have to dig below the ground and strengthen the roots.
You gotta work on that POWER thinking.
What you cannot see in the world is far more powerful than anything you can see. Money is a result, wealth is a result, health is a result, your weight is a result. We live in a world of cause and effect.
A lack of money is never, ever, ever a problem. A lack of money is merely a symptom of what is going on underneath.
And all that lies in how you think.
Whatever results you’re getting, be they rich or poor, good or bad, positive or negative, always remember this:
Your outer world is simply a reflection of your inner world
In other words, everything you see or don’t see in your life, do or don’t do in your life, everything you have or don’t have… is a result of who you are on the inside. It’s that simple.
Now how do you change your inner world if you’re not getting the results you’re looking for? The first step — awareness. Becoming aware of those thoughts that are creating those feelings, which are driving your actions, and causing your results.
So I ask you this: are you a level 2 person, a level 5 person, or a level 10 person? Are you being held back from living the life you’ve always wanted because of “positive thinking”?
If so, join me for my free web class, Don’t Believe A Thought You Think and discover how to make power thinking a habit so you can master your life and become truly unstoppable.
You want to be living life to its fullest by fully taking control of your thoughts, feelings and emotions.
You want to be fully aware of yourself and make choices based on your inner power, not judgment or fear. Judgment and fear will keep you from having what you truly want in life, and that’s no way to live.
So to make sure that doesn’t happen to you, I highly encourage you to join me on my class as my guest. I know this class will make a huge impact in your life.
Just click here. See you there!
Did this article help? Have you had any experiences with changing how you think and getting a new result? We want to hear from you!
For Your Freedom,
Excelente !!!
Hallo,…:-)….vielen herzlichen Dank ..:-)…mir hat der Artikel sehr geholfen.Das ist eine NEUE ERFAHRUNG DANKESCHÖN.Ich werde Ihnen berichten.
herzliche Grüsse Isolde
GRACIAS. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for your intense insight for starting up a business. This has been pushing me into the right direction for my marketing strategy for hygiene maintenance field that I’m entering into but, I’m still busy buying in all products and equipment to be completely ready.
Hey I love these lessons keep going any books kindly suggest
Добрый день!
Ваша статья очень интересна, особенно Важна высказанная Вами мысль о силовом мышлении.
“The distinction is slight but profound. To me, people use positive thinking to pretend that everything is rosy, when they really believe that it’s not. With power thinking, we understand that everything is neutral, that nothing has meaning except for the meaning we give it.”
Спасибо
Harv your blog is the best
Thank you! My dream is to make the world sound better.
Sound has a powerful effect on people, and it can affect our moods, heal, and help elevate our health. .. The challenge is there is not a lot of money on researches that would allow more experimentation to take place.
By analyzing how our brains and bodies react to sound waves and certain frequencies, we could discover so many amazing things.. and “re-design” the sound world around us..
..Apply this knowledge to the music we listen to.. to hospitals, schools, houses, and even find cures to many things by sonic movements.
Thank you❤️
I’m intrigued and would like to know more, I want to be the master of my life. I realize that the way I think and react to situations and problems is the root cause of the way my life is today. I’m nowhere near to a level 10 person and that has to change.
I think this is probably a good idea. Thinking long term is probably the best way to look at things.
But unfortunately when you’re up to your ass in alligators and your main goal was to drain the swamp in the first place, you have BIG problems to deal with first.
Ya, it’s healing, my good friend Harv, thanks for your work, I will also share this wisdom
Summarising, being aware means knowing what we want and how to get there : cause and effect. For example, if we want wealth and not having it means we are not doing it right, obstacles in the way.. what we think determines what we do, and what we do determines the results, right. So the question would be, whatever we’re facing right now, is, how to make our thoughts move us in the right direction.. Hmm.. And power thinking says what? To be aware of the thoughts that’s creating our feelings which drives our actions which determines our results.
Thank you Harv, and, be aware with whom you spend you time!
Yes, all you have said it’s the best, but not easy. Sure I can manage that. Thank you so much for the very good tips.
Iam the biggest fan of Harv, I have seen all his ” briefings” , classes, , but I have not had the opportunity of being in one of them yet, I would love to see him in person, Iam a Trainer, originally my career is hotel business were i spend most of my Life, until I found my Passion for Trainig and y did it without knowing anythng about it, that was 20 years ago and Iam still learning that is why I enjoy Harv so much I learn and i try to put it in practice , but I need to increase my contracts, I am good but i want to be the best I underatnd very well his training , I live in Mexico, and I just wnted to let you know how much I appreciate all your Knowledge Harv, God Bless You and Jesse and Fammily always !!!
Dear Harv,
I am following your webinars quite regularly last few years and have to say that are really amazing. You gave us so powerfull tools to change ourselves in a way to be able to reach our goals. You know exactly what blocks us to become succesfull in our life. Your structure of knowledge delivery is smooth and easy to understand for everyone who really wants to transform oneself. You do really amazing job and I really admire you.
Thank you for everything you share with the world and help people to stand up from their mediocracy. Stay tuned on your mission forever.
First I want to say thank you for putting the It takes to read these inspiring articles. It makes me stop and read it because I’ll think. Oh, I don’t have time to read that right now rushing to work rushing here. There but if I know oh, oh it’s only 2 minutes for 5 minutes. Then I’ll take the time to read it.
Very very true. Working on being a better me!
That is really awesome and the power thinking will be a life changing tool thank you for your life-changing secrets!
Gracias, realmente impactante, leo muchas veces su libro, despierto con el libro, aprendí lo que en 30 años no me enseñaron. Siento haber encontrado la llave de mi éxito.
Gracias!!!
Whao!!! Thank you for this insight,, very helpful.
Excellent job.Thanks!!!
Excellent motivational writin, I am highlyimpresse, Thanks
Thank you for everything you share with us!
I wanna experience how to change my thoughts from positive thinking to power thinking.. i have not to under estimate myself..
Hi Harv thank you for sharing with us about power thinking and positive thinking.
Thanks for this life altering thought.people like u r gifts from universe.stay precious
Dear Harv Eker
Your lessons are changing my life every time i read them. it is like there’s something like a veil that is removed, I used to ask myself what’s wrong with me? i believed that i’m called for greatness but it was like i’m stuck, until i start reading your book “The Millionaire mind” i’m embark on this journey to see myself a millionaire. Thank you so much
Great article HARV!
Thanks!