The Mind goes in the direction of the Tongue
Words are very powerful in setting focus for our lives. Sound has the overwhelming ability to draw our attention.
I have often found myself wandering in thought. Talking to myself about what I wish to focus on as I act on them gives me more focus and motivation in the direction of my words.
The good book says that anyone who is never at fault in what they say, is perfectly able to control their whole body.
Think about it. Control of your nervous system is from your brain. When your words direct your brain in the right way always, you have perfect control over your responses.
We are conditioned by words. I have heard that sound is the last sense to go before someone dies. To me, that is a reflection on its importance.
The words that are closest to you are those you produce yourself. I have found that hearing myself speak out my plans gives me greater resolve to implement them.
I suppose this is the reason for the war-cry given by soldiers going into battle. It drives out all other thoughts but those on the task at hand.
I remember watching cowboys and Indians on television as a child. I was amazed at the bravery of the Indians charging at superior armed cowboys, always with a blood curdling cry.
To be a leader the first person you must lead is yourself. Your confidence relies a great deal on the words you give to yourself. Only then can you inspire others.
“The best leader is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.”, according to President Theodore Roosevelt.
The best leader is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it – President Theodore Roosevelt.
Tell those you are leading that you have total confidence in them. You paint the right pictures in their minds that way.
It is much more productive to teach someone what to do to avoid a blunder than to give a reprimand. That works for how you treat yourself as well when you make errors.
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