The problem with these statements is that they’re all negative. You could actually convince your mind to destroy your life, to sabotage yourself, and to self-destruct by the power of nocebo (google “nocebo”).

Me being exceedingly paranoid and borderline schizophrenic in some cases, I take high offense that you’d want someone to repeat words as a mantra that taken literally would lead to suicide. You should instead use phrases like:

“I am overcoming a bad habit. I am overcoming. I am making progress little by little. My success is coming closer and closer to reality every day.”

Thanks for the kind words. Hope you enjoy the second half as much as the first. :)

I have only read this blog half way and couldn’t stop myself from first commenting how awesome it is! As always, you hit the nail right on the head. Unlike most other writings along this line, your blogs are utmost convincing because you make the reader ’see’ how all this is not just a good idea but actually doable. I would say that this one point sets your writings in a class of their own.

I especially liked this blog. I am yet to read it fully, but the phrase “chronic procrastination is a terminal illness” got me by the balls, lol!

Your blogs portray honest assessments based on your own experiences instead of detached preachings most other writings have. The bold statements actually seems full of energy instead of arrogance and inspire the reader. Your own achievements are testimony that what you say works.

Keep it coming, want some more! I am definitely going to recommend your site to the people I know.

vkj

Since about 10 or 12 years old, I’ve always hurtled myself towards a compelling vision of the future.

“Seizing life” is probably a dramatization; it’s more like a hunger for invention and self-discovery, born from the belief that happiness is purchased through curiosity and hard work.