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What does it mean?
All life outcomes are direct consequences of one's thought patterns.
In plain terms
Your life is shaped by what you think.
What can you take from it?
Thoughts are the primary drivers of life outcomes.

Where it applies

  • decision making
  • goal setting
  • problem solving

Putting it to work

  • monitoring thoughts
  • intentional thinking
  • mental discipline

Questions to consider

  • What thoughts are currently shaping your life?

Another view

External factors can affect outcomes regardless of internal thoughts.

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