ABOUT THE AUTHOR



HOW IT BEGAN FOR ME
Born in Cornwall within the United Kingdom, self-development was a subject that I began to take an interest in during my mid teenage years. I read books about memory enhancement, self- hypnosis and the like. The content of such books seemed almost magical to me, but like so many others, I made a stab at trying things out and then placed the books on the shelves. I felt motivated, but it didn't last.
Things changed for me though when I left home and took the action described in my article. I discovered a new me that I didn't know existed. Don't get me wrong. I'm not "Mr. Perfect Positive Thinking" all the time. I'm simply an ordinary individual like you who recognises something as being worth pursuing and achieved solid results.
While deciding to adopt this approach, it was important for me to recognise that a) it takes effort and b) most of the time I would achieve good results, but just occasionally my thoughts might slip. In those time when I did slip up, I had to think of myself as a participant in a race. A participant who had stumbled and fallen down. If I get up and start running again, I am still in the race. You don't lose a race by coming last, you lose it by dropping out - by not getting up and running again.
I have had the opportunity of giving various presentations in various formats on topics relating to self-improvement and self-development. I believe it generates enthusiasm and motivation - it certainly does me good! I am well aware though it is the effort of the individual - the action he or she takes that brings it all together. The hardest part is the genuine decision to do something. The rest just flows after it.
I am grateful to the various writers across the decades who provide inspiration and motivation. If you haven't already done so, I would encourage you to read the King James version of the Bible, the books by Dale Carnegie, Anthony Robbins, David Schwartz, W.Clement Stone, Napoleon Hill and others of their kind. Always remember though to take action - to take positive control.
Finally, I have always been grateful to those who have supported and helped me along the way. I would be honoured if in some way I could support you. If you have gained something -even if only one or two words have helped you, then I am rewarded.
If you would like to email me with any positive comments or matters you would like to discuss, please feel free to email me - I am always open to making new friends whatever the age, whatever the sex, whatever the race. Just click the Email button. Or if your browser does not support it's own email program, email to dougharvey@lineone.net
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HOW IT BEGAN FOR ME

Born in Cornwall within the United Kingdom, self-development was a subject that I began to take an interest in during my mid teenage years. I read books about memory enhancement, self- hypnosis and the like. The content of such books seemed almost magical to me, but like so many others, I made a stab at trying things out and then placed the books on the shelves. I felt motivated, but it didn't last.

Things changed for me though when I left home and took the action described in my article. I discovered a new me that I didn't know existed. Don't get me wrong. I'm not "Mr. Perfect Positive Thinking" all the time. I'm simply an ordinary individual like you who recognises something as being worth pursuing and achieved solid results.

While deciding to adopt this approach, it was important for me to recognise that a) it takes effort and b) most of the time I would achieve good results, but just occasionally my thoughts might slip. In those time when I did slip up, I had to think of myself as a participant in a race. A participant who had stumbled and fallen down. If I get up and start running again, I am still in the race. You don't lose a race by coming last, you lose it by dropping out - by not getting up and running again.

I have had the opportunity of giving various presentations in various formats on topics relating to self-improvement and self-development. I believe it generates enthusiasm and motivation - it certainly does me good! I am well aware though it is the effort of the individual - the action he or she takes that brings it all together. The hardest part is the genuine decision to do something. The rest just flows after it.

I am grateful to the various writers across the decades who provide inspiration and motivation. If you haven't already done so, I would encourage you to read the King James version of the Bible, the books by Dale Carnegie, Anthony Robbins, David Schwartz, W.Clement Stone, Napoleon Hill and others of their kind. Always remember though to take action - to take positive control.

Finally, I have always been grateful to those who have supported and helped me along the way. I would be honoured if in some way I could support you. If you have gained something -even if only one or two words have helped you, then I am rewarded.

If you would like to email me with any positive comments or matters you would like to discuss, please feel free to email me - I am always open to making new friends whatever the age, whatever the sex, whatever the race. Just click the Email button. Or if your browser does not support it's own email program, email to dougharvey@lineone.net

Click on the button to return to the main page.