September 2013
Beginner
240 pages
5h 5m
English
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Chapter 6
The Seven Life-Altering Principles (The S.L.A.P.)
The past is gone, the future yet unborn.
But right here and now is where it all goes on.
—Beastie Boys
Your power to influence yourself will always be enormously greater than your power to influence others. Even though it may seem like it at times, the world is not out to get you…nor does it revolve around you. However, if you allow yourself to become complacent, you'll end up somewhere you didn't intend to go.
Spending time complaining while you behave in ways that don't serve you well is self-destructive. Creating positive change in your life starts with making thoughtful decisions about your actions.
How different would your life be if you established guidelines for your actions that reflected your true nature? How powerful would you feel knowing you're focused on living your optimal life?
Can you picture yourself with this type of power and confidence? Can you imagine pursuing your life's objectives without fear of self-sabotage?
You can do all this, and more, by learning The Seven Life-Altering Principles and making them a part of who you are.
Realize Permanent, Positive Change
It's a scientific fact that we can undergo harmful genetic transformations—for example, debilitating mutation caused by exposure to toxic substances. But positive, permanent change is also possible. By harnessing the strength of your mind, you can overpower the genetic limitations of your physical body, and the damage caused by emotional and ...
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