Assume the Position

Often called `the father of psychology', William James taught us
the `Act As If ' principle.

He stated, "If you want a quality, act as if you already have it".

You've no doubt heard these three words before, maybe even took a
crack at applying this strategy in your life.

But have you ever really taken the time to ask, "what exactly does
it mean to "Act As If?"

Just what it says!

Act as if you already possess a behavioral characteristic, an
outcome, or an ideal.

While I like the overall concept and have taught it in the past,
the reality is that most people have a very hard time applying this
"fake it until you make it" philosophy.

I want to share with a devastating, far more effective technique...

I call it, "Assuming the Position".

Stop snickering and keep reading.

The following explanation will show you exactly what it means and
how you can apply it in your life.

We must begin with a simple understanding; every outcome consists
of a mental equivalent.

Huh?

It's actually very simple, before a goal or outcome is achieved, a
mental process, a belief system was first initiated.

If you simply employ the "Act As If" principle, you are engaging in
actions which may very well have improper mental constructs.

That is OFTEN the case.

A "construct" in its simplest form is a concept or "model".

This in itself is not very interesting until we realize that
everything ever made outside of nature began as an idea in
someone's head.

Some of these ideas or "Constructs" have had more impact than
others over time.

Of those that have had impact, some have been for the good of
mankind and some have not.

The "Assume the Position" philosophy is a powerful mental construct
that works.

Why?

Because it allows you to assume the correct mental position or
posturing...IN ADVANCE.

Here is how you must employ it to ensure maximum effectiveness:

Assume the Position that...

- Your kids will grow up to be contributing members of society.
Than set the right example for them to follow.

- Your actions will produce desirable fruit. Than challenge your
comfort zone and take the necessary risks.

- Your clients will love the value of your products and services.
Than go the extra mile and treat them like royalty.

- You will get into the college you always dreamed of. Than study
hard, prepare well and ace every exam.

- You will enjoy a comfortable retirement. Than save and invest
your money with discipline and consistency.

- Excuses an unacceptable character flaw. Than take responsibility
for your life and actions.

- Your business will grow in these difficult times. Than get out
there and out hustle, out innovate and out perform your competitors.

Assuming the position is more than just a smart success strategy...

It's a rock solid mental construct that allows you to best position
yourself for success in virtually any situation.