While I was doing research for an article I came across a quote by Dr. Maxwell Maltz concerning our built in “success mechanism” from his book, published circa 1960, PSYCHO-CYBERNETICS. I remember my parents reading the book, it was on their nightstand. I wanted to share the quote with you as it pertains to having and reaching goals and achieving success.
“Your built in success mechanism must have a goal or target. This goal, or target, must be conceived of as ‘already in existence now’ either in actual or potential form. It operates by either (1) steering you to a goal already in existence, or by (2) discovering something already in existence.”
“The automatic mechanism is teleological, that is, operates, or must be oriented to ‘end results,’ goals. Do not be discouraged because the ‘means whereby’ may not be apparent. It is the function of the automatic mechanism to supply the ‘means whereby when you supply the goal. Think in terms of the ‘end result,’ and the ‘means whereby’ will often take care of them.”
As we visualize our goals as already accomplished we need not worry how they will be accomplished, just that they are accomplished in the here and now.
Sometime ago I wrote an affirmation, positive statement, that I want to share with you. Make a copy of it and place it where you will see it first thing in the morning. I have this statement on the bathroom mirror.
“I am led to the right people, places and things at the right time for my success, for which I am thankful.”
Let your “success mechanism” create the “means whereby” your goals are accomplished.
Continued Success. Jay