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Think and Grow Poor!

Overcoming Negativity: Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking

1 Thought:

Napoleon Hill is famous for authoring Think and Grow Rich in the late 1930s. Over 100 million copies have now been sold and it's by many considered to be one of the greatest self-improvement books of all time.

The book outlines success stories of leaders such as Andrew Carnegie as well as Henry Ford. The book is as relevant today as it was over 80 years ago now, and will remain timeless as it illustrates that the common thread behind these notable leaders and you can be drawn by following three primary principles.

1. Positive Thinking

2. Desire

3. Purpose

I think it would be tough to argue that positive thinking, desire, and having purpose are not worthwhile traits for a leader to have, and how having all three in abundance would certainly help your personal bottom line.

As the title of this blog suggests I'm going to focus on the exact opposite.

1. Negative Thinking

2. Indifference

3. Aimlessness

Many of you I'm certain are familiar with the Law of Attraction and are believers in it, as I am. We also know it isn't as simple as many like to imagine, and many snake oil salesmen make it out to be. We don't just chant what we want and spout mantras and "boom" we get everything we want. The Law of Attraction simply states that you need to be clear about what you want and spend your thoughts and energy on that thing. Where your mind goes, your body will follow.

So if we agree that the Law of Attraction is simply being clear and spending time on what we want, wouldn't it make sense that it would work in reverse, right?

Negative Thinking (1) is, by definition, stating that the majority of our thoughts are on things that serve a negative end. If our mind is focused on the negatives, such as our low pay, hating working with someone at work, our lack of income as compared to our neighbor, etc., wouldn't it make sense that all the deposits we are making into our negative thought bank are going to outweigh those in our positive thought account? Again... Where your mind goes, your body will follow.

Indifference (2) is by definition not caring about something, and certainly not being filled with desire as those who are succeeding in life. I see desire as leaving no doubt, acting in a way that shows that your goals matter more than anything to you. I recall when Bo Jackson, who was an all-star in both the MLB and NFL (the only athlete to have pulled off being an all-star in both sports to date), demonstrated caring about his goal more than other athletes. An absolutely incredible athlete, but he, at least to me, demonstrated the pinnacle of desire when he'd run in a touchdown. He did no end zone dance, nor pranced 3 yards prior to crossing the line; he left no doubt as to what he wanted and earned. Bo would run all the way through the end zone, and all the way into the tunnel. Loved that. It showed heart, and that he cared, and wasn't afraid to work harder than others to achieve it and go the extra yards.

Aimlessness (3) is a huge component of creating success, or lack thereof. Skills, positive thinking, and caring don't add up as much as they could if you don't know clearly what you actually want. I can speak on this one from personal experience since my father, who has now passed, was clear from age 11 that he wanted to be an author. About 90 published novels later, and thousands of articles written all alongside my mother and love of his life, who co-authored, made it happen and lived the life he was clear on creating. Long days, 7 days a week, with clarity of purpose, positive thinking, as well as unwavering positivity, made it possible.

In closing, I feel it's imperative to remind you that none of the 3 examples, as you might have noticed, suggested that you require some God-given talents. Don't let what you view as a lack of skill be an excuse to not go after your goals, and don't let God-given talents be an excuse for not putting in the work to actualize them.

Don't doubt yourself and make it happen.

1 Quote: (2 this go around)

" There's no talent here, there is hard work. There is an obsession. Talent does not exist, we are all equals as human beings. You could be anyone if you put in the time. You will reach the top, and that's that. I am not talented, I am obsessed."

"Success isn't the result of arrogance - it's the result of belief"

- Conor McGregor

Highly Quotable UFC Fighter, Actor, and Arguably one of the main reasons the UFC is as popular and worldwide as it has become. Believer in himself beyond all else.

1 Question:

What do you want?

Do you have the desire to put in the hard work?

Will you let nothing but positive thinking fill your mind and actions to get it?

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Honestly, y'all, I'm begging you. Take the time to think and learn for yourself. Even if it's just something casual like knitting or cooking. Exercise your brain. It's important.

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I dunno maybe I’m way way off base and I’m gonna pay for it later in life but I just don’t think that letting my kid dip a few pretzel sticks in Nutella an hour before dinner should be considered morally unconscionable.

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Hey i’m a fashion design student so i have tons and tons of pdfs and docs with basic sewing techniques, pattern how-tos, and resources for fabric and trims. I’ve compiled it all into a shareable folder for anyone who wants to look into sewing and making their own clothing. I’ll be adding to this folder whenever i come across new resources

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16uhmMb8kE4P_vOSycr6XSa9zpmDijZSd?usp=sharing

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"i was a transtrender" no you werent. you were just questioning your identity and then you decided that wasn't for you. that's a fucking healthy thing to do. fuck off lmao

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every time i see those posts like ‘what food from a show did YOU always wanna try’ i go lol none? but i just remembered im a liar

i always wanted the fucking soup brock made in the pokemon anime

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every woman 20 years older than you who you admire had to sit on the floor of her bathroom and wail more than once to get where she is these things have to happen will happen will be useful to you someday

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It’s such a shame that so many people forget that the -punk suffix on cyberpunk and solarpunk referred to anarchism and/or anti-capitalism and it’s not just, like, -stuck but for alternate history

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“Don’t Work with Death!”

“Don’t work with death, because then you invite it into your house.”

Death is already in my house. Death is everywhere. Death is what decays the plant matter that feeds my garden. Death is what feeds the herbs I use in my spells, for each grows from what died before it.

Death is what feeds my family - death of plants, the death of animals. I would not disrespect the spirits of that which feeds us by ignoring their sacrifice. 

Death is the veil between my ancestors and myself, keeping them at rest and then acting as the gate for them to step into their next life.

When I do hospice work and sit with someone who is accepting their approaching death, I don’t tell them death is something to fear or avoid. I tell them death is the friend that walked beside them, every step of their life, maintaining the balance of the world, and waiting for them with open arms, to escort them to rebirth. 

“Don’t work with death!” 

I would not ignore life’s partner, not for arrogance or fear or ignorance. When I go to my own, I want to greet death with respect, acceptance, and gratitude. 

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Tag Thingy

Thanks for the tag @diemetzgermeisterin  :)

[SOFT.] baby pink | iridescent | glitter is always a good option | no bra | minimalistic tattoos | cherry patterns | sweet scented perfumes | wearing generous amounts of blush | doodling hearts | getting excited to pet an animal | fun nails | rewatching old barbie movies | hair sticking to glossed lips | heart shaped sunglasses | taking pictures of the sunset or sunrise | stuffed animals | protecting nature | stickers everywhere | teen movies | the light rain that falls from a clear sky at the beginning of the night |

[DARK ACADEMIA.] neutral tones | masculine outfits | studying languages | worn down copy of books | grey skies | turtleneck sweaters | loose fitting pants | hair tied with a silk ribbon | trying to remember a cool difficult word you read somewhere to use in a convo | thick belts | minimal makeup | windows fogged by rain | vintage jewelry | blouses with cuffed sleeves | reading a murder mystery and trying to solve it | oxford style shoes | sweater vests | subtitled old movies in a language you don’t speak | leaves crackling as you walk | annotating books to express your emotions about the story |

[EDGY.] closet full of dark clothes | fishnet tights | makeup sweating off | neon signs | searching for unknown songs | chokers | band tees | doodling on old converses | finding smoking aesthetically pleasing but not doing it | weird humor | accidentally very dramatic | dim lights | layered outfits | chain belts | chipped nail polish | messy hair | low quality pics | piercings | combat boots | scribbling on desks |

[70s.] colorful wardrobe | doodling flowers | wearing short shorts | using a bikini top or bra as a normal top | listening to ABBA | flowers in your hair | DIYing everything | jamming to songs alone in your room | drunkenly telling your friends you love them | patterned bandanas | mid heeled shoes | messy braids | flared sleeves | walking barefoot on grass or sand | bold sunglasses | the good kind of tired you get after doing something you enjoy for hours | feeding stray animals | fun patterned socks | room decorated with succulents and other plants | likes to go roller skating or skateboarding |

[PREPPY CASUAL.] collared clothes | drinking juice out of a champagne glass | getting excited to see the met gala looks | thick headbands | small pastel cardigans | making your friends take your ootd pics | plaid mini skirts | tweed two pieces | watching reality tv to pass time | frilly tops | watching old hollywood movies | academically driven | long manicured nails | new year’s eve fireworks | colourful tights | layered golden jewelry | yearns for luxury brand items | decorating your room with fairylights | cursive and neat handwriting | lace details |

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tagged by @turniptitaness​! thank you!! :D

using this picrew

about halfway through I said fuck it and didn’t try to make it look like me anymore cause it wasn’t possible xD this picrew is too femme but I had some fun with it anyway

tagging: @curlycutiepetunia​ @diemetzgermeisterin​ @madsmeetsmisha​ @marril96​ @vickytokio​ and anyone else who wants to do this!

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Thank you for tagging me @mackie-hattwie - to make myself through this Piccrew site <3 This was cool!

Tagging: @shelliechen @deputyrhiannonhale @thecottagehobbitboy @seedlingsinner @norilski @venatohru @beautifulyoungprospect @diemetzgermeisterin @moonimagines @reginasansrex @red-nightskies​

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Once you become a certain age, it is your responsibility to unlearn behaviors that hinder your growth as a person.

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stop shaming people for being passionate about the things that they love. stop mocking people for having unusual interests. like, honestly, i'm so tired of feeling embarrassed for being "too much". if being too much means having deep interests that fill my life with romanticism and excitement, then let me be!!! i'd much rather listen to anyone ranting about their latest obsession with 16th century swords than have a boring ordinary conversation with those who shame passionate people

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Thanks for the tag @diemetzgermeisterin​. This was a lot of fun!

I look a lot cooler here and less dorky than I do irl. lol

Rules: make an avatar representing you in irl and one representing you in a fantasy/mythical aesthetic

tagged by @turniptitaness! thank you!!

getting my rl hair somewhat right was a pain. all way too long xD

tagging: @hurtslikeyourmouth @curlycutiepetunia @hear-them-scream-underground @toxicpoisonedyouth @monochromehobo @some-thrilling-heroics @diemetzgermeisterin and anyone who wants to do this

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Solarpunk Action Week 2020 -- Round 2!

Hey there, space cadets!  Last month’s Solarpunk Action Week took off like a barn fire and exceeded Solarpunk Action Week 2019 by easily a factor of 10, with tons of people getting food planted, learning new skills, building things, reducing waste, spreading information, taking direct action, and getting their neighborhoods and workplaces organized.   So we’ll be doing a followup to coincide with springtime in parts of the southern hemisphere!  Mark those calendars for September 20th-26th!

What is Solarpunk?

Solarpunk is a movement in speculative fiction, art, fashion and  activism that seeks to answer and embody the question “what does a  sustainable civilization look like, and how can we get there?” The  aesthetics of solarpunk merge the practical with the beautiful, the  well-designed with the green and wild, the bright and colorful with the  earthy and solid. Solarpunk can be utopian, just optimistic, or  concerned with the struggles en route to a better world — but never  dystopian. As our world roils with calamity, we need solutions, not  warnings. Solutions to live comfortably without fossil fuels, to  equitably manage scarcity and share abundance, to be kinder to each  other and to the planet we share. At once a vision of the future, a  thoughtful provocation, and an achievable lifestyle.”

And what is Solarpunk Action Week?

Solarpunk Action Week is a week dedicated to taking radical environmentalist and anticapitalist action to make the world a better place.  Previous Action Weeks have seen people starting gardens, learning new skills, making and repairing things, reducing waste, spreading information, getting involved in community organizing. 

All you have to do participate is begin or continue with an environmentalist, anticapitalist project and talk about it in the #SolarpunkActionWeek tag; it’ll get a lot of signal boosts to connect with other people around the world doing the same.

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The previous Solarpunk Action Week saw a lot of individual actions, and those were incredible to witness, but we’re at our most powerful when we come together, so your homework for the next 5 months between now and the end of September is:  Get organized!  If we were able to do so much as individuals back in March, just imagine what you could get done rolling into Solarpunk Action Week with a crew ready to go. 

If you’re new to organizing, here are some great places to get started:

The Industrial Workers of the World (which has that good good Environmental Unionist Caucus)

Food Not Bombs

Mutual Aid Disaster Relief

Transition Initiative

Buy Nothing Project

Food Not Lawns

Can’t find anything in your area? Start something yourself!

Got 1 or 2 friends? You can start an affinity group 

Guide to small-town organizing 

7 steps to starting a Food Not Bombs group 

Wet’suwet’en supporter toolkit

And I’m sure people will link to all sorts of other great projects and resources in the rebagels, so keep an eye on the notes!

What can I do?

So many things!  You can check out the #SolarpunkActionWeek tag to see what others have done in the past for inspiration.  The two dinguses organizing these events have got resource tags full of just so many things you might could do and how to get started on them, here and here respectively.  And here are some other fun ideas:

Learn how to become a street medic

Learn how to repair clothes

Regrow food plants from kitchen scraps

Recycle scrap fabric into yarn

20 plants to grow indoors

Make your apartment more energy efficient

Build a beautiful and functional vertical garden out of your literal garbage

Other gardening resources

How to make or repair anything

How to organize your community and workplace

How to fight fascism

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Get out there and invent the future, space cadets, because we have a world to win.  I know y’all are gonna make me proud; y’all always do.

If you want to keep up with/support the mods between Action Weeks, here’s our info: 

Pops: Mastodon, tumblr (resources tag), ko-fi

Natalie: Mastodon, tumblr (resources tag), cashapp $NatalieIronside