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'Pathways to Peace of Mind' by Napoleon Hill is a guidebook that reveals the secrets to finding peace, happiness, and success in life. Hill shares insights and principles that he gathered from the most successful people of his time.
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Your Greatest Superpower: A Positive Mental Attitude
Have you ever noticed how some people glide through life with a permanent smile as if they’ve discovered the secret to happiness? Spoiler alert: they have! It’s called a positive mental attitude, or PMA. It’s a superpower that helps you tackle any obstacle gracefully.
But how? Well, the recipe is simpler than you think. The first step is to become aware of your thoughts. Are you a “glass half-empty” or “glass half-full” person? If your thoughts lean toward the negative, it’s time to flip the script and start focusing on the positives.
But first, check yourself: How often do you allow past unpleasantness to hold you back from living your best life? See, the thing is, it's easy to get stuck in negative thought patterns, but if we want to achieve peace of mind, we must learn to close the door to past hurts and take possession of our mental attitude.
Learn this principle from American inventor and scientist Elmer R. Gates, who relied on the power of positivity to help him solve complex problems. He built a soundproof meditation room in his home, furnished with a table, chair, paper and pencils, where he focused on a specific problem he wished to solve. By shutting off all other thoughts from his conscious mind, especially the negative ones, he could wait for ideas to present themselves. And very often, the solutions he sought would present themselves in minutes.
Gates’ scientific discoveries were the forerunners of all the methods now used for robot guidance and radar. This example proves that we can take control of our mental attitudes and achieve great things when we focus our thoughts on positive outcomes. No soundproof room is necessary – though you can certainly follow in Gates’ footsteps and build one.
Are you ready to give PMA a try? Start practicing positive affirmations, focusing on your strengths, and surrounding yourself with uplifting influences. You’ll be a bonafide PMA superhero in no time, ready to conquer the world with your newfound inner peace. Who knew the key to happiness was hiding in plain sight?
With a positive mindset, sharing your riches with the world becomes easier. Discover how this life skill fosters peace of mind in the next section.
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What is Pathways to Peace of Mind about?
Learn to maintain positivity, shared abundance, good habits, and relationships with uplifting examples and practical strategies from the newly released Pathways to Peace of Mind (2023).
Who should read Pathways to Peace of Mind?
- General seekers of calm in chaos
- Group leaders who want more zen
- Entrepreneurs desiring success without burnout
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