Will I? Won't I? Can I? Can't I? Should I? Shouldn't I? Yes, no, yes, no...

In the battlefield of your mind, these are the exchanges that go on all day, every day.

You have probably heard the saying that: "The war is not over until all the battles have been decided." Well, in a war that is true.

Let's take a look at what happens in your mind. You see, every time a negative response wins, the negative mindset grows stronger. The reverse is also true. That is why we all know people who, through their language and actions, can be recognized as either negative or positive.

Here is what happens when you are confronted with an opportunity or you need to make a decision:

Your mind goes to that area of your brain called memory. It starts opening memory drawers. The drawers open and the files are quickly scanned for a thing known as experience.

If there are too many negative files the decision is doomed from the start UNLESS the specific file that is being searched has a fair share of successful records attached to it.

Not all negative experiences are bad. Some negative experiences are actually good for us. They save us certain pain. For instance, we all know not to put our hand into a fire.

Positive encourages more positive. Conversely, negative encourages more negative.

So, now that you know what is going on in the battlefield of your mind, just think a little bit more about the opportunities that present themselves to you in the future. Some, not all, will be beneficial to you. To dismiss them all without proper investigation would be to deny yourself a measure of success. Contemplate on this.

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Gary Simpson

Gary Simpson lives in Perth, Western Australia.

His passions are writing (of course), reading, karate, body building, investment and growing tropical palms.

His website is devoted to helping people achieve greater success and self esteem through personal development.

Gary is a regular contributor to numerous magazines and newspapers. His articles and short stories appear in many forums. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, they are now being shared worldwide.

He has written eight books:

LARGE VOLUMES:

- "Journey,Life and Destiny" - personal development (2 vols)

- "How to Save $1000's and Increase Your Personal Net Wealth"

- "Brain Training - Affirmations to Strengthen Mind and Body"

- "Strike Back 1" - Self Defence Instruction Manual

- "Strike Back 2" - Self Defence Instruction Manual

SHORT VOLUMES:

- "The Power of Choice" (FREE e-book) - a popular story about a man looking back on his achievements from the hereafter. It is a poignant story that has received accolades from all over the world - from Iceland to Canada to Great Britain to Morocco to New Zealand to the Czech Republic to the USA - and dozens of countries in between.

The Power of Choice is a free resource and can be downloaded directly from Gary's website.

- "Using Motivation and Self Esteem to Excel in Everything You Do" (FREE e-book) - valuable resource to introduce newcomers to the wonders of personal development. This book is available on request. You can secure your copy by leaving your name and email address (no "hotmail" addresses accepted) at his Motivation & Self Esteem for Success website.

Gary's unique approach has been shaped by his 35 year pursuit of karate and his 15 year study of the principles of motivation. He has two personal mottos. These are:

"Excellence of Execution."

and

"Imagination is Infinite."

You can learn a great deal about all matters regarding motivation and self esteem at his website. You will find articles, interviews with achievers, motivational messages and other material. You can even opt to receive free material by visiting the "zenspiration" page.

The Motivation and Self Esteem for Success website was constructed by Linda Caroll who Gary has called the "Kyoshi of Website Design" (In karate terminology Kyoshi means "Polished Master"). Visit Gary's website to see for yourself.

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