Thoughts are not abstract, thoughts are things. A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thought.

Thought and character

As a plant spring from seed, so every act of a man springs from seeds of thought. This applies equally to those act called "spontaneous" and as to those which are deliberately executed.

By the right choice and true application of thought, man ascends to the devine perfection and by the abuse and wrong application of thought, he descends below the level of the beast.

As A Man Thinketh maps out the way in which our thoughts can affect our physical, mental, emotional and social health. It also discusses ways in which we can use our visions and ideas to lead us to peace of mind. This book by James Allen sums up the hows, whys and whats of taming the mind and its infinite energies, of channelizing the power of positive thinking, and striking a balance between the inner world of our thoughts as against the outer world of action.

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As a Man Thinketh

Author says, Every morning you get up in the morning, start off by making your bed. If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day, it will give you a small sence of pride and it will encourage you to do another task another and another. By the end of the day that one task is copleted will have turned into many tasks completed.

Start your day with a task completed

True leaders must learn from their failures, and not be afraid to try again or make the next tough decision. Failures strenghten you and teach you that no one is immune from mistakes.

Failure can make you stronger

Life is a struggle and the potential for failure is ever present, but those who live in fear of failure or hardship or embarrassment will never achieve their potential. Without daring greatly, you will never know what is truely possible in your life.

You must dare greatly

Hope is most powerfull force in the universe. with hope you can inspire nation to greatness, with hope you can raise up downtrodden, with hope you can ease the pain of unbearable loss. Some time all it takes one person to make a difference.

Give people hope

Life is full of difficult times. But someone out there always has it worse than you do. If you fill your days with pity, sorrowful for the way you have been treated, bemoaning your lot in life, blaming your circumstances on someone or something else, then life will be long and hard. If, on the other hand, you refuse to give up on your dreams, stand tall and strong against the odds then life will be what you make of it—and you can make it great.

Never ever quit

The inspiring #1 New York Times bestseller that "should be read by every leader in America." (Wall Street Journal) "Powerful." --USA Today "Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault." --Washington Post "Superb, smart, and succinct." --Forbes BASED ON THE INCREDIBLE GRADUATION SPEECH WITH OVER 14 MILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better. Admiral McRaven's original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments.

Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller of powerful life lessons "should be read by every leader in America" (Wall Street Journal). If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better. Admiral McRaven's original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments. "Powerful." --USA Today "Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault." --Washington Post "Superb, smart, and succinct." --Forbes

Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) served with great distinction in the Navy. In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a Four-Star Admiral, his final assignment was as Commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces. He is now Chancellor of the University of Texas System.

As a Man Thinketh

Make Your Bed

Nikhil Dwivedi