Thinking Is An Art
How To Make Your Thoughts Masterpieces

Success is measured by how many people we can help change their lives for the better, this, in my humble opinion, is the true definition of self-preservation. Believe it or not, we’re all really connected. The spirit that animates us is what gives us our common bond but it’s our thinking (or lack thereof), that makes us different. When we think of ourselves better than others, were actually putting ourselves in a position to fail. If what we’re thinking about doing will involve people, (which more than likely will) it’ll be our best interest to have a great rapport with people. Begin to think collectively.
So many of us think because we have a great product or have enhanced a talent, we’re going to be automatically successful. The product or talent could be the best ever but if it’s all we have going, it won’t be enough. We must cultivate what it means to be decent human beings because this is what will attract, and keep attention. Remember that old saying: “people don’t care about how much we know until they know about how much we care.” When we reside in the hearts and minds of the people, we will have truly succeeded. True love ensures that all things associated with the loved one will be loved as well, so, have the people fall in love with you. Begin to think collectively.
We must be willing to sacrifice for a greater good, and there’s no sacrifice greater than giving of our time. When we give of our time, we’re indicating that nothing matters more than that very moment. People appreciate someone willing to give of their time, more then someone who is willing to give of their money because unlike money, time is something we can’t get back, once it’s gone. Helping others when we can put us in a position to be helped when others can, this is Universal Law, more often than not, we get what we give. Begin to think collectively.
Thoughts rooted in selfishness will not only not produce good fruit, but they won’t produce fruit at all. Selfishness breeds loneliness because no one wants to be associated with someone who can only think of him or her self. Begin to think collectively.
Always think collectively and success will be your best friend. Give of your time with no expectations, do it because it’s going to advance others. Real people don’t forget real acts, and they show their appreciation, in real ways.
Take my Medium experience for example. I came to this platform with a desire to read and write, and literally unknown, I mean not one person knew of me here. So, to make my presence felt, I knew I had to go around showing attention to others, not trying to attract attention to my writing. Seeing that reading is my first love, I went on my journey excited to see how the people here thought. Every time my reading was complete, I’d leave a comment of what I took away from the experience. And it was due to said comments, that people eventually began to visit my page. In the beginning, it wasn’t about me, it was all about others, and what they invested time and energy into creating. I began by thinking collectively because for the most part, we’re all here for the same reason: to read, write, mingle, and make a few dollars in the process, if possible.
We tend to remember how people make us feel, and my comments come from my mind and are filtered through my heart, so they’re kind of hard not to be heartfelt. I’ve been associated with Medium for over four months and though I haven’t seen substantial financial progress, there has most definitely been progress since my first month. But even if I didn’t make a penny for anything I wrote, long as I’m able to read, write, and mingle with others, I’d be good. When we’re doing the right thing, things will eventually be done right by us. Begin to think collectively.
My primary objective when I read is to be enlightened, encouraged, and entertained. When the objective has been fulfilled, I let it be known via compelling comments, which in turn attracts attention to me. We all love to feel that our efforts weren’t done in vain, and positive comments ensure that this fact is understood. Many I have befriended on this platform know that my primary objective when I write is to encourage, enlighten, and entertain, so, as you can see, I keep my thoughts out of selfish thinking.
Thank you for reading my words, I hope they help you in forwarding your progress.
May all we deserve and desire flow abundantly into our lives lie a river into a sea.
