tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post5204409915318883921..comments2023-06-01T08:48:30.536-07:00Comments on BIKE WITH JACKIE: Think you can THINK your way to success?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-32373029308920542362009-08-05T13:54:46.173-07:002009-08-05T13:54:46.173-07:00You are correct in your assessment of "thinki...You are correct in your assessment of "thinking" our way to success. What I would ask the lady you described was, what actions have you taken to create YOUR success?<br />We do our business plans (I use the "One Page Plan" (Jim Horan's program) as taught by Les Taylor, www.achievement-solutions.com, who teaches us the tools to set goals and prepare/plan for our success.<br />Shane's comment is "on the mark", and I agree with your point.Bonniehttp://www.bonniemattick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-6820341589404864392009-08-04T21:08:49.521-07:002009-08-04T21:08:49.521-07:00Yes, Beth, we really need to pay attention to the ...Yes, Beth, we really need to pay attention to the struggles. They are there for good reason. Paying attention is key. If something is that difficult, why do we want to THINK we can make it work? Interesting comments to consider. Thanks for sharing them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-73871065127956286852009-08-04T20:57:34.414-07:002009-08-04T20:57:34.414-07:00Hi Jackie - IMHO The greatest problem with "T...Hi Jackie - IMHO The greatest problem with "The Secret" in the mass consciousness is that the concept of attracting things to you has been hijacked by the Nouveau Age people. (I don't mean "New Age" - But Nouveau the ones who just skim the surface, read the headlines, and find connections where there are none.)<br /><br />Fortunately, the law of attraction is trumped by the Law of Grace: the law that whispers in your ear at your 20th reunion, "Aren't you happy that I didn't let you fall in love with that guy?" Thank God we sometimes DON'T get what we are trying to manifest.<br /><br />I think when we desire something, we start to focus on how we might make it come true. Sometimes it comes easier than other times. Sometimes struggle is a sign we aren't supposed to have it. And sometimes, just by paying attention, we bring it into being. But you can't be Samantha on Bewitched and wiggle your nose to make it appear.Beth Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474843684630160264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-21068984031413047852009-08-04T20:27:15.088-07:002009-08-04T20:27:15.088-07:00I agree -- action is necessary as well.I agree -- action is necessary as well.Jennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-78053287258322683542009-08-04T19:50:25.384-07:002009-08-04T19:50:25.384-07:00Shane! Good to hear from you. It's been a whil...Shane! Good to hear from you. It's been a while since our b5media days, right? I see you've got a new blog up and running. I'll check it out more. Some day, I might even get to Japan. Thanks so much for your comments. I don't mean to dis the idea, because I know that some things work for some people and not for others, it's just that the way I was approached today just really rubbed me the wrong way. Led to my post. Funny how that happens. Inspiration can come anywhere.<br /><br />Now, off to visit your blog and see more while I'm there...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-80012369673205487842009-08-04T19:21:43.433-07:002009-08-04T19:21:43.433-07:00While I believe in positive thinking and the laws ...While I believe in positive thinking and the laws of attraction I was also left cold by The Secret. If reading the book spurs you to action beyond thinking and dreaming then it's a good thing but I agree that you need to put the work in as well and set some GOALS that you can strive towards.<br /><br />There is no free ride in this world and positive thinking can only get you so far.<br /><br />Keep your BIKE wheels turning Jackie...Shanehttp://www.nihonsun.comnoreply@blogger.com