Bishop also presents "detachment from outcome" more succinctly than anyone I've read thus far. I had understood it, but found it difficult to put into practice in the way it had been presented to me before. By pointing out the difference between formulated goals, and the path to them in the real world, it all came together in a more practical way.

We allow the expectation to overshadow the progress, and if we don’t meet those expectations we see the journey as a failure rather than as the success that it is. Let go of expectations, Bishop says, and recognize that you are a person who is constantly growing and evolving. And this principle works to help rationalise your previous mistakes as well as defining your future. I love this guy. I know it’s a bunch of recycled old world wisdom in a Scottish accent but it speaks to me and I like it Try on the uncomfortable truths about yourself; you are a manipulator, you are a liar. Are you running away from them, not helpful. You have to be completely honest If you want to live the life you have imagined, it is imperative that you start planning it and figure out a strategy to achieve it. Defining goals is one of the most important parts of the planning process, as it sets the foundation for your actions. Therefore, prioritize it, instead of postponing it.This article summarises the 7 personal assertions detailed in the book. Apply these principles into your life to start creating a positive mindset, improve confidence, and make your goals a reality. Move Forward: Take positive action that propels you forward. Don’t allow negative thoughts to govern your actions.

You are a space for life to happen, a wild and wondrous environment for miracles and hardships and everything in between. You are a moment, a loud bang in a burst of time that trails to a whisper and then disappears into the abyss.” The world doesn’t pause to wait for you, so you must do what you have to do despite the problems life throws at you. Thanks for the daily inspiration and for keeping my brain young @blinkist! Absolutely LOVE and recommend your service to book lovers and people who wish they had more time to read!!!” Other points: Embrace uncertainty—it’s the only way to change—by not being comfortable all the time. You will get judged—for the novel you write or the business you start. You’ll go on dates to meet someone special and sometimes he’ll be boring or sometimes he won’t find you charming and attractive, but you took action to find romance and maybe you learned a thing or two.

In the end, the author highlights two steps that lead to freedom. Firstly, you have to stop the unproductive things you’re doing now, such as spending endless time on social media, lazing around, and playing video games. My 25 yr old son got this book from the library shortly before he overdosed and died 8n March of this year. He told me he was doing an experiment on himself and trying some new things. I’m so sad that he didn’t complete it but he did make me aware of the book which I’m going to take advantage of and in his honor make it work for me. Thank you Kelly (my son’s name).