I was brought up in a religious home.

By the time I was 10, I’d witnessed numerous passionate and emotional conversions . I seen sinners galore “come to Christ”. However , I also saw lots of the same converts the days and weeks after their unique conversion experience, reverting to type ! It seems that drugs, booze, sex, power and money ( or whatever Evil/ sin torments you ) is very difficult to shake. Even the help of a God doesn’t seem to make it that much easier !

I suppose this is why I’m fascinated by books and literature and activities that claim to fix your mind ( aka mindset , aka your attitude , aka your beliefs aka whatever label makes you feel you can charge a lot for your view point) .

Over the years I’ve studied lots of weird things from stage hypnotism, firewalking , witchcraft ( after all you get to fly on broom sticks and make love potions ) even tile and board breaking . I’ve had to sit in meditation circles, bow at shrines and temples and look in awe as people who wonder the streets , screaming at someone who wasn’t there .

It seems that we are sort of obsessed , and if we are not , we ought to be , by our thoughts and beliefs . We can allegedly sit in a big mortgage free house , with piles of money yet be lonely and miserable , and people with amazing gifts can destroy themselves with drink !’ We have the capacity to to be happy in the most terrible of circumstances, yet struggle to keep from stuffing twenty donuts in our mouth even if we know our excessive weight us killing us

On a mental level , it seems as if we are collective failures. We are totally out of contact with methods they could bring us happiness and seemingly we are destined to reproduce the same behaviours that make us miserable.

To be helpful , I thought I’d start reviewing the work of popular writers who have discussed and suggested solutions to our problems

I’ll start with the infamous Tony Robbins, a well-known motivational speaker and life coach. Here are some of his ideas :

1. Setting Clear Goals: Robbins emphasizes the importance of setting clear, specific, and compelling goals. This involves defining what you want to achieve and why it’s important to you.

2. Visualizing Success: Visualization is a powerful technique advocated by Robbins. He encourages people to vividly imagine themselves achieving their goals, experiencing the emotions associated with success.

3. Positive Affirmations: Robbins promotes the use of positive affirmations to reprogram the subconscious mind for success. Affirmations are positive statements that reinforce desired beliefs and behaviors.

4. Modeling Success: Robbins believes in modeling successful individuals to learn from their strategies and behaviors. By studying the habits and mindset of successful people, one can replicate their success.

5. Mastering Emotional State: Robbins teaches techniques to manage and control emotions effectively. This includes strategies for overcoming fear, anxiety, and limiting beliefs that may hinder personal growth.

6. Taking Massive Action: Robbins emphasizes the importance of taking massive action towards your goals. He encourages individuals to commit fully and take consistent, determined action to achieve success.

7. Embracing Failure and Learning: Robbins teaches that failure is a natural part of the journey to success. He encourages people to embrace failure as an opportunity for growth and learning, rather than allowing it to deter them.

8. Developing Resilience: Robbins helps individuals build resilience to bounce back from setbacks and challenges. This involves cultivating a strong mindset, perseverance, and the ability to adapt in the face of adversity.