The Subtlety of Language by Jim Rohn

Adopted From Jim Rohn

I have found that sometimes the subtle difference in our attitude, which of course can make a major difference in our future, can be as simple as the language we use. The difference in even how you talk to yourself or others. Consciously making a decision to quit saying what you don't want and to start saying what you do want. I call that faith. Believing the best, hoping for the best and moving toward the best.

A few examples could be, instead of saying "What if somebody doesn't respond" you start saying, "What if they do respond?" Instead of saying "What if someone says no?" You say, "What if they say yes?" Instead of "What if they start and quit?" say, "What if they start and stay?" or "What if it doesn't work out?" You say, "What if it does work out?" and the list goes on and on.

I found that when you start thinking and saying what you really want then your mind automatically shifts and pulls you in that direction. And sometimes it can be that simple, just a little twist in vocabulary that illustrates your attitude and philosophy.

Our language can also affect how others perform and behave around us. A teenager says to a parent, "I need $10." And if the parents learn to say, "No comprende. That kind of language doesn't work here. We've got plenty of money, but that's not how you get $10." Then you teach your teenager how to ask, "How can I earn $10?"

That is the magic of words. There is plenty of money here. There is money for everybody, but you just have to learn the magic words to get them. For everything you could possibly want. If you just learn the philosophy. How could I earn $10? Because you can't go to the soil and say, "Give me a harvest." You know the soil smiles and says, "Who is this clown that brings me his need and brings me no seed." And if you said to the soil, "I've got this seed and if I planted it, would you work while I sleep?" And the soil says, "No problem. Give me the seed. Go to sleep and I'll be working while you're sleeping."

If you just understand these simple principles, teaching them to a teenager (or adult) is sometimes just a matter of language. It's like an investment account instead of a savings account. Simple language, but so important. It is easy to stumble through almost a lifetime and not learn some of these simplicities. Then you have to put up with all the lack and all the challenges that don't work out simply from not reading the book, not listening to the tape, not sitting in the class, not studying your language and not being willing to search so you can then find.

But here is the great news. You can start this process anytime. For me it was at age 25. At 25 I'm broke. Six years later I'm a millionaire. Somebody says, "What kind of revolution, what kind of change, what kind of thinking, what kind of magic had to happen? Was it you?" And I say, "No. Any person, any six years, 36 to 42, 50 to 56. Whatever six years; whatever few years you go on an intensive, accelerated personal development curve, learning curve, application curve, and learning the disciplines. Now, it might not take the same amount of time, but I'm telling you the same changes and the same rewards in some different fashion are available for those who pay that six year price. And you might find that whether it's in the beginning to help get you started, or in the middle to keep you on track, that your language can have a great impact on your attitude, actions and results.

LESSONS FROM THE MARRIAGE INSTITUTION

GRASS IS NOT GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE.
Surely marriage is an institution that has a thousand lessons. Lets take an educational journey to this institution. Before i got married, i had broken many relationships. My reason for breaking these relationships was that it was not God's will for us to marry. This had come by because just before i fully committed myself to any relationship, i would meet a"better" breed of a suitor and fall for them. After my wedding on the 13th of June 2009, i term my habit as "A LACK OF FOCUS" lifestyle. Discipline tells you everyday, "You said yesterday that she was the best girl in the world, how comes you want to change it today."
LESSONS SUMMARIZED
1. Focus
2. Have values and stick to them
3. Never commit to anything before you see the end picture
4. Always remember that what goes around always comes around.
5. Do unto others what you would like them to do to you.
6. If you make a mistake, repent, learn from it and NEVER repeat it.
7. You are a sum total of your thoughts. Believe that what you have gotten is the best and it will be so.
8. NEVER NEVER GIVE UP ON ANYONE.Don't judge individuals by the way they look today... you might be surprised at what they become tomorrow.

a Short story about my school mate and I

While in secondary school many knew me as a "bookworm" i would read everything i laid my hands on. A friend of mine called Jedidah(Now a prominent business lady), was hated by most of my friends because of her "Big Mouth". She regularly suffered battles from most of my friends. After leaving school, we were tarmacking and could not settle for casual jobs. Jedidah met her Lawyer suitor and could not hide her inheritance: A self driven prado, 5 acres of land, a house for her parents and to sum it all happiness. Jedidah is now among the highest ranked business women in Nakuru. Once in a while before i could afford a car, she would give me a lift in her prado.
In conclusion, i will echo one swahili proverb translation: learn to love as you rise up the ladder because you might need them on your way down.

God Bless

USED vs LOVED

Author: Anonymous
While a man was polishing his new car, his 4 yr old son picked up stone and scratched lines on the side of the car. In anger, the man took the child's hand and hit it many times; not realizing he was using a wrench.

At the hospital, the child lost all his fingers due to multiple fractures. When the child saw his father.....with painful eyes he asked, 'Dad when will my fingers grow back?' The man was so hurt and speechless; he went back to his car and kicked it a lot of times.

Devastated by his own actions.......sitting in front of that car he looked at the scratches; the child had written 'LOVE YOU DAD'.

The next day that man committed suicide. .. .

Anger and Love have no limits; choose the latter to have a beautiful, lovely life..... Things are to be used and people are to be loved,

But the problem in today's world is that, People are used and things are loved... During this year, let's be careful to keep this thought in mind: Things are to be used, but People are to be loved ... Be yourself....This is the only day we HAVE. Have a nice day
Best regards

Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits they become character; Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not PROTECT you...

Stay FAITHFUL and Be GRATEFUL

ONE MORE WEEK TO THE BIG DAY

Hi guys its Kiago again as he finalizes His wedding plans to he held on 13th June 2009 at Destiny City Chapel Thika opposite Maathai Supermarket. 10am will not be very Early to walk down the isle.

God Bless you as you come

THANKS

hi! Deborah Wairimu and I, thank you sincerely for attending our pre-wedding party. We wish also to invite you to our wedding party to be held at Destiny City Chapel Thika on 13th June 2009. May God bless you richly as you come.

Deborah Wairimu and Ezekiel Kiago

THE BIG DAY

Hi guys!!!!
missed to talk to you by writing to you. I am busy finalizing on my wedding plans to be held at Thika on 13th June 2009. Our pre wedding party is to be held at Hill Gospel Church opposite Relax Inn langas on 10th May 2009.(This Sunday)

God bless

THE WAY THAT IS LESS TRODDEN

Element is used to describe the place where things we love to do and things we are good at come together. Each one of us must find our element. Have you ever heard the saying, "he is in his element"? It's that place where everything you do well and beautifully is enhanced and expressed without hindrance because of the perfect environment you're in. Water is the element of fish for instance. You've also possibly heard the saying, "he's like a fish out of water," well that simply means you are “out of your element.” Many people suffer unnecessarily because they are forced to operate out of their element and when this happens there is a pressure on them to be something that they're not. This is one huge positive in terms of a prophetic gift. My belief is that a prophetic voice places a person in their element by releasing a word to them that in turn forces them to seek an environment conducive or favorable for their gift.
ENJOY YOURSELVES AS YOU SEARCH FOR YOUR ELEMENT