Mind our mindset

By George Thomas

This insightful read navigates the psychology behind mindsets, offering a comprehensive exploration of how our beliefs, attitudes, and perspectives shape our lives. Through practical insights and real-life examples, it guides readers in understanding and cultivating a positive and growth-oriented mindset. The book underscores the profound impact of mindset on personal and professional success, encouraging readers to embrace resilience, view challenges as opportunities, and unlock their full potential. "Mind our Mindset" is a compelling guide for anyone seeking to harness the power of their thoughts for a more fulfilling and empowered life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Book Basket Publishers
• Release date: Dec 26, 2023
• ISBN: 9798224335893

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Acknowledgment

Writing a book has been on my mind for more than 3 decades.  As I believe better late than never, and here the book is ready.  I remember when Prof. Hussain Renguwala motivated me in 1998 to write a book, but lack of confidence and told him like a joke one day I would write a book with the name Stop Living and Start Dying

I was fortunate to attend an hour-long session on book writing by Mr. Brian Tracy, the world-famous Canadian-American motivational speaker a few years ago which gave me a fair idea of writing a book.  Later, Mr. KC See, Executive Director and Master Trainer of Quest Masteryasia Group, asked me to write a book when I attended a lively session on the Trainers Masterclass Series which was a trigger for me.

The decision was made when Mr. Arfeen Khan who is a leading coach in India conducted a book writing session last year.  His team members Mr. Irfan Noorani and Ms. Jennifer Sharma motivated, guided, supported and gave friendly warning in this journey to cherish my dream of being an author.

My sincere thanks to all of you from the bottom of my heart.  The credit is for all of you. My special thanks to the Incredible Bookz publishing house who supported me in my journey to publish my dream book.

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Introduction

Recently, an old friend of mine asked me a question Why don't I make much progress in life, though I have been working in the middle-east for more than 32 years? This question really astonished me and also was thought provoking, since I have known him for almost 4 decades. My answer to him was It is all your mindset".

Mind Our Mindset is a book about, attention, awareness, concentration and observance which is useful for people to be successful in life.  Mind is the most active weapon that leads to happiness and success if we manage it judiciously.  Our state of mind determines the success or failure in all our endeavours. A proper mindset is in place when we believe in ourselves and in our actions, a clear goal, courageous attitude, motivation, and optimism, with patients for learning, understanding and to take suitable and quick decisions.

Working in India for a short period and later in many countries in the Middle East for more than 3 decades urged me to write this book. Being a marketer for 35 years and heading a management consultancy for the last 15 years, I have come across many people who are under the impression that they did not succeed or will not succeed in life which is embedded in their minds. This may be a wrong notion playing behind the back of their mind.

Success in life depends on the practical efforts put in by us on the basis of our clear thinking, strategy formulation, and ability to see right and wrong and take the right decisions and work firmly on them.  It is almost certain that the outcome always depends on our timely action.  Most of the people around them do not know that they are good at many things as there is no point to show them.  In the rat race to live, they forget about their thinking capacity and potential which can change their life, and are 100% more successful than they are at present. We often ignore or deliberately avoid many possibilities in life either because of our lack of interest, procrastination or laziness. I urge the readers it is imperative that our lives are fully in our hands and we cannot blame anybody for not having success or expected results. Through my book, Mind your mindset, I want to tell the readers that you have a wonderful life and it absolutely depends on you. Nobody can spoil you or put you down without your consent. You have a good body, mind, and brain to lead you to success. Use that prudently to make sure that you work according to your will and wish and succeed in your life.  The power of mindfulness and being yourself always are crucial in this life journey to be successful.

From my life and work experience, I always keep in mind a universal truth which is, one method, program or idea works in one situation may not work in another. Likewise, it is always good not to waste your time by listening to advice from others, which may not work for you; follow a piece of advice and spoil your good success. I do not mean not to listen. I am of the opinion that you should listen if you feel, or if you want to take advice from others do it, but do not get carried away by the pieces of advice from others.  Always use our inner voice, experience, and positive attitudes whenever we do something, especially in a complex situation. Some time ago, I met a person who was holding a good post in an organization in the Middle East but lost the job which was not in my wild dreams.  People have a plethora of advice, but all useless, nobody wants to help was the version of this person. When others say advice, it is their perception as they fully do not know who and what you are or your circumstances. Listen to them carefully and find their views and see if it is applicable to you. If so, accept it. But if you fail do not blame those advisors.

Think carefully, consider the pros and cons and then make decisions with mindfulness. The process of thinking or the thought process is very much important that can lead us in our professional and personal life. When you think sharply, and a high-pitched action can lead to 100% success in your endeavour. But it is a human tendency that we always have overthinking or a negative way of thinking in life. This may always take things to a different level. But if you are confident and you are a positive thinker, and you think that whatever you do will take you to success, you will definitely succeed. Optimism and positive thinking along with a mindset to face any situation is the layer for success.

People always dream and work for personal and professional success. The question is what action they do to achieve it. A personal success is what you want to achieve for yourself that may be physically, emotionally, and materialistically. Professional Success is what you want to achieve in your work life or at your place of work by making a hallmark for your profession as an authority and fame along with financial freedom. Let me remind you again, it is all your mindset.

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Chapter -1

Mindset and its Dimensions

"Mindset is the compass of our perception, comprising attitudes, beliefs, and perspectives that shape our

approach to life."

Mindset is everything as the mind is the most powerful weapon that helps us to think clearly, to make effective decisions, and timely action. When we mention mindset is everything, which means the state of one's mind determines the success