Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success

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Understand that not having a plan, is a plan by itself. Just not a good one. If you don’t have the destination of where you want to go in mind, then you will just let the wind decide instead. The other self told Hill to stop giving in to fear and doubt and finally finish his philosophy of achievement, which he did. When we’re listening to our other self, we have faith in ourselves. We don’t give in to what Steven Pressfield calls the Resistance. This is the only way to properly operate in life.

Strengthening the power of will : By exercising their willpower and making conscious choices, individuals can resist the Devil's control and assert their autonomy. A strong will is essential for staying committed to one's goals and overcoming the temptation to drift or succumb to fear. Kids should make a decision fast and then not change it easily. (As if a kid's first inclination is the best! Yikes!) Definiteness of purpose. Decide on your purpose… a grand aspiration, a monster goal, and move towards it with ruthless abandonment. Don't ban drinking, sex, drugs but teach them kids it's not good and can cause them to drift. Some sex is ok, just not overindulgence. There also notes from the "editor" every few paragraphs. Those notes have the main function of irritating the reader and breaking the flow of the book.Mr. Carnegie pointed out that if he wants to be of service to all people, and posterity as well, he must also underline the causes for failure. A drifter is one who permits himself to be influenced and controlled by circumstances outside of his own mind. Oh, and it says when you pray, demand what you want. Good grief- what about the the Lord directing you for good, or counsel not the Lord. He obviously knows what's best.

Drifting is all consuming, leaving the person looking to materialistic and unhelpful things for temporary feelings of joy and escape. In the cycle of drifting a person cannot differentiate between a thought and a feeling, a feeling becomes a thought and therefore feelings are what are consistently acted on. Negative desires are frustrations of positive desires because of defeat, failure, or neglect of positive harmony of nature's laws. All space is filled with something. Practicing gratitude : By focusing on the positive aspects of life and cultivating a sense of gratitude, individuals can combat the Devil's attempts to instill negativity and despair. A grateful mindset allows people to appreciate their progress and maintain the motivation to continue striving for success. Life is of our own making. Fill it with good- learning, accumulate wisdom through learning from experience. Don't be a victim drifting through life. It all boils down to the reality that the whole world is driven by fear, cultural limitations, and meaningless education.

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Mr. Devil: By all means! I choose the place of battle, and because of my abstract nature, I cannot be wiped out, not in a million years.

Mr. Carnegie was surprised to hear that Hill planned to get his degree by interviewing successful people and writing their stories in magazines. I can best define the word “drift” by saying that people who think for themselves never drift, while those who do little or no thinking for themselves are drifters.” Controlling environmental influence. Who you spend time with matters. What your room looks like matters. What your car looks like matters. Rule #8: When you pray, do not beg! Demand what you want and insist upon getting exactly that, with no substitutes. Fear is the compass to more life. Breathe, and overcome. Notice that every time you get close to the perceived monster, it vanishes. The fear is not real. It’s only a state of mind.Harmony ( acting with audacity and purpose to take control and influence over your mental, spiritual, and physical environment) Controlling environmental influence. Who you hang out with matters. What your room looks like matters. Unless we outwit the devil, that is. Lesson 3: There are seven principles which help us gain mental, spiritual, and physical freedom.

Developing a "council" of wise advisors : Hill suggests that individuals surround themselves with knowledgeable and supportive people who can provide guidance and advice. This council can help the individual stay focused on their goals and overcome the Devil's attempts to sow doubt and confusion.Controlling environmental influence (associations - avoid associating with people who bring you down) Developing and applying imagination : The power of imagination enables individuals to visualize their goals and develop creative solutions to the challenges they face. By nurturing their imagination and applying it to their endeavors, people can overcome the limitations imposed by the Devil.