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What does it mean?
Thought possesses power; the mind is magical.
In plain terms
Thinking is powerful and magical.
What can you take from it?
Cultivate mental discipline to harness its magic.

Where it applies

  • learning
  • problem solving

Putting it to work

  • practice mindfulness
  • engage in puzzles

Questions to consider

  • How does thought translate into real power?
  • What are the limits of mental magic?

Another view

It overstates the mind's capabilities without acknowledging limits.

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