We humans have two selves within us - Lower Self and Higher Self. Lower Self is more animalistic - compulsive and reactive in nature.Higher Self is more human-like - conscious and aware. However, Lower Self is easier to access and dominates us most of the time, while accessing Higher Self requires effort and willpower. Lower Self is influenced by our compulsive nature and surroundings, and does not guide us towards fulfilling our purpose and goal. On the other hand, Higher Self leads us towards purpose and fulfillment.

Introduction - Lower Self vs Higher Self

Humans are driven by emotions. While making decisions, emotions act as fuel for decision-making. This often leads to reactive or compulsive decisions rather than the best suitable decision to solve a particular problem. To use the mind or intelligence at its best, it should focus on one thing, such as health, wealth, family, religion, clan, or nation. Only then can you harness the best out of your mind and think rationally. No one is born to think rationally, but with practice and perseverance, one can train their mind to think rationally without being affected by emotions.

The Laws of Irrationality

As human beings, we seek pleasure over pain, and this affects every decision we make. Instead of thinking irrationally, human beings are always seeking validation of their own ideas or thoughts. For example, when seeking expert advice, one is always looking to hear what they already know, so it's more like idea validation by an expert instead of truly seeking advice. We manage to find evidence that confirms what we want to believe.

Confirmation Bias

From the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power comes the definitive new book on decoding the behavior of the people around you Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defense.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Robert Greene is an American author of books on strategy, power, and seduction. He has written six international bestsellers, including The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature.

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There are four simple steps which lead to the habit of PERSISTENCE..

HOW TO DEVELOP PERSISTENCE

A DEFINITE PURPOSE backed by a BURNING DESIRE for its fulfillment.

DEFINITE PURPOSE

A DEFINITE PLAN, expressed in continuous action.

DEFINITE PLAN

A mind closed tightly against all negative and discouraging influences, including negative suggestions of relatives, friends and acquaintances.

CLOSED MIND

A friendly alliance with one or more person who will encourage you to follow through with both plan and purpose.

ALLIANCE

Ever wondered how life would be if we could condition our minds to Think and Grow Rich? Author Napoleon Hill claims to have based this book on twenty years of rigorous research on the lives of those who had amassed great wealth and made a fortune. Observing their habits, their ways of working and the principles they followed, Hill put together laws and philosophies that can be practiced in everyday life to achieve all-round success. The narrative is rich with stories and anecdotes, which not only inspire, but also show a way forward to take action. After all, riches are not just material, but also pertaining to the mind, body and spirit. Having sold more than fifteen million copies across the world, this book remains the most read self-improvement book of all times!

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Ever wondered how life would be if we could condition our minds to Think and Grow Rich? Author Napoleon Hill claims to have based this book on twenty years of rigorous research on the lives of those who had amassed great wealth and made a fortune. Observing their habits, their ways of working and the principles they followed, Hill put together laws and philosophies that can be practiced in everyday life to achieve all-round success. The narrative is rich with stories and anecdotes, which not only inspire, but also show a way forward to take action. After all, riches are not just material, but also pertaining to the mind, body and spirit.  Having sold more than fifteen million copies across the world, this book remains the most read self-improvement book of all times!

Oliver Napoleon Hill was an American self-help author. He is best known for his book Think and Grow Rich, which is among the best-selling self-help books of all time. Hill's works insisted that fervid expectations are essential to improving one's life.

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<h3>Based upon knowledge of self, and of one’s occupation. No follower wishes to be dominated by a leader who lacks self-confidence and courage. No intelligent follower will be dominated by such a leader very long.</h3>

UNWAVERING COURAGE

The man who cannot control himself, can never control others. Self-control sets a mighty example for one’s followers, which the more intelligent will emulate.

SELF-CONTROL

Without a sense of fairness and justice, no leader can command and retain the respect of his followers.

A KEEN SENSE OF JUSTICE

The man who wavers in his decisions, shows that he is not sure of himself. He cannot lead others successfully.

DEFINITENESS OF DECISION

The successful leader must plan his work, and work his plan. A leader who moves by guesswork, without practical, definite plans, is comparable to a ship without a rudder. Sooner or later he will land on the rocks.

DEFINITENESS OF PLANS

One of the penalties of leadership is the necessity of willingness, upon the part of the leader, to do more than he requires of his followers.

THE HABIT OF DOING MORE THAN PAID FOR

No slovenly, careless person can become a successful leader. Leadership calls for respect. Followers will not respect a leader who does not grade high on all of the factors of a Pleasing Personality.

A PLEASING PERSONALITY

The successful leader must be in sympathy with his followers. Moreover, he must understand them and their problems.

SYMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING

Successful leadership calls for mastery of details of the leader’s position.

MASTERY OF DETAIL

The successful leader must be willing to assume responsibility for the mistakes and the shortcomings of his followers. If he tries to shift this responsibility, he will not remain the leader. If one of his followers makes a mistake, and shows himself incompetent, the leader must consider that it is he who failed.

WILLINGNESS TO ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY

The successful leader must understand, and apply the principle of cooperative effort and be able to induce his followers to do the same. Leadership calls for POWER, and power calls for COOPERATION.

COOPERATION

Think and Grow Rich is a motivational personal development and self-help book by Napoleon Hill. The book was heavily inspired by the work of Andrew Carnegie. While the title focuses on how to get rich, the author explains that the philosophy taught in the book can be used to help people succeed in all lines of work and to do or be almost anything they want.

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