“Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” 

 ~ George Bernard Shaw

I learned about this success strategy from a Tony Robbins power talk. If this chapter speaks to you, I suggest purchasing the Robbins CD to flesh it out even more.

The process of thinking is simply asking yourself questions, then seeking answers. The key to good thinking is to ask good questions. Poor questions set you up to fail and be miserable in the process. For example, why am I such a loser? Poor question. What do I need to change to obtain more success? Good question. The poor question makes you feel like a slug. The good question makes you feel like there is hope. Poor self-image, condemning religious beliefs, negative self-talk, and critical remarks all set you up to ask poor questions. 

The fact is you must jettison these negative beliefs if you’re going to get a better life. Be determined to sit back and be honest with yourself. Does your thought process, the questions you ask yourself, set you up to fail or succeed? Do your questions set you up for a happy life or a miserable one? Many of us are critical of ourselves and end up asking poor questions. It takes conscious, deliberate, and consistent effort to ask the better questions. All of this is easier said than done, but it is worth the effort. 

For the next several days, focus on becoming aware of the questions you ask yourself. Use that awareness to ask better questions. Better questions mean better results and that means getting a better life. Give it a try. It’s free, there’s nothing to lose, and if you make a serious effort asking better questions, the answers will benefit your life in countless ways.

“Do your own thinking independently. Be the chess player, not the chess piece.”  ~ Ralph Charell