Develop Your Mind

Bob Proctor asked an interesting question today. He asked, “What are you doing to develop your mind (in addition to this 6 minutes program)?” As I thought about it, many ideas came to mind.

I consider myself to be a lifelong learner. I love to read and study new things. Stimulating conversations, good books, interesting movies—all are favorites. I also work all kinds of puzzles that make me think. I like Sudokus and crosswords—especially diagramless puzzles. I also enjoy One-Minute Mysteries and other riddles like that.

Technology is a field I have always enjoyed. I am not your typical techy person—a woman in my 50s, but I am totally at home in the field. That isn’t to say I know all there is to know. Far from it, I am learning new things everyday about how to use the internet and various Web 2.0 tools (or Social Media, if you prefer).

So, let me ask you…What are you doing to develop your mind?

The day before yesterday, Mr. Proctor talked about Maxwell Maltz’ book PsychoCybernetics. He recommended it. I read that book for the first time over 30 years ago! It is rich in understanding of how our mind works. Worth a read, if you haven’t already had the pleasure.

You can see some of the books I’ve found valuable in My Booklist. You might want to give them a try. You might just find something that will change your life.

Till next time….take good care. Be healthy. Have fun!

Who is mentoring you?

That was the question of the day. Bob was talking about how to attract high quality mentors. He had a number of great suggestions....

But what really stood out to me was the importance of having mentors. That's plural--mentors--not just one. No one person is great at everything, so I need to find people to mentor me in the various skills and roles I have in life.

That got me to thinking....just who are my mentors? I know of a couple of people I look to for advice and mentoring, but there are a lot of areas where I really need some guidance where I just stumble along. I guess I need to get busy and identify some people with whom I can spend time and be mentored.

One of my college professors used to say, "Everyone is ignorant--just on different subjects." The opposite is also true: Everyone is brilliant--just in different areas.

Now, off to find those mentors!!