LESSON TEN ACCURATE THOUGHT Flashcards
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What is the key principle discussed in Lesson Ten?
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Accurate thought
It is essential for achieving success.
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Why is Lesson Ten considered important?
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It deals with a principle that runs through the entire course and helps in achieving success.
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What is necessary to understand Lesson Ten fully?
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An open mind
Without it, key concepts may be missed.
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What is the analogy used to explain the evolution of thought regarding shipbuilding?
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Men used wood for ships until they learned that steel can also float.
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What does accurate thought involve?
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Two fundamentals: separating facts from mere information and distinguishing between important and unimportant facts.
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What is the difference between important facts and unimportant facts?
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Important facts are relevant to achieving one’s definite chief aim, while unimportant facts are not.
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How can one achieve greater success according to this lesson?
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By combining and using important facts effectively.
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What is the consequence of neglecting to distinguish between facts and mere information?
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It creates a chasm between people with equal ability and opportunities.
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What does the accurate thinker focus on?
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Important facts that contribute to their success.
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What is the metaphor used to describe the power of focusing on important facts?
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A trip-hammer striking a ten-ton blow versus a tack-hammer striking a one-pound blow.
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What type of person is described as being influenced by gossip and hearsay?
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A person who begins conversations with phrases like ‘I see by the papers’ or ‘they say.’
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What is the law of evidence in legal procedures?
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It aims to get at the facts to ensure just judgments.
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Why is it important to scrutinize evidence from interested witnesses?
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They may color or pervert evidence to protect their interests.
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What happens when a person begins to assume leadership?
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They often become targets of slander and rumors.
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What historical examples are given to illustrate the impact of slander?
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Lincoln, Washington, Harding, and Wilson.
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What is a common tendency that hinders accurate thinking?
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Belittling enemies and competitors.
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What must one understand about the penalties of accurate thinking?
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There is a temporary penalty, but the long-term rewards are greater.
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What is a crucial standard for an accurate thinker?
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To deal with facts regardless of how they affect personal interests.
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Fill in the blank: The accurate thinker adopts a standard by which he guides himself, regardless of whether it brings him _______.
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temporary disadvantage.
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True or False: Accurate thinkers are influenced by what others say without analysis.
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False.
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What is the primary reward of accurate thinking?
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Achieving one’s definite chief aim in life.
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What does the accurate thinker know about the law of averages?
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They will ultimately regain what they lose by applying their standards.
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What is the significance of hearsay evidence according to accurate thinkers?
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Hearsay evidence is subject to the closest scrutiny, especially when it is negative or destructive.
Accepting constructive hearsay evidence as fact poses less risk than accepting its opposite.
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What is the privilege and duty of an accurate thinker?
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To avail oneself of facts, even if it requires extra effort.
This is essential for achieving one’s definite chief aim in life.
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What common mistake leads to defeat according to the text?
Underestimating the virtues of enemies or competitors due to prejudice and hatred.
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What should an accurate thinker avoid when planning requests to others?
Requests that do not offer a corresponding advantage to the other person.
## Footnote
Fairness in requests is crucial for effective interactions.
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What is the motto of an accurate thinker?
"I do not believe that I can afford to deceive others— I know I cannot afford to deceive myself!"
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What is the first step in organizing and using facts?
Identify relevant facts pertaining to one's life-work.
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Who is an example of a strategist in organizing facts?
John D. Rockefeller.
## Footnote
His success is attributed to his habit of dealing only with relevant facts.
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What was Thomas A. Edison's approach to relevant facts?
He organized and classified relevant facts to create inventions like the electric light and phonograph.
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What constitutes an important and relevant fact?
Any fact that can be used to attain one's definite chief aim without interfering with others' rights.
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What happens when one works with unimportant and irrelevant facts?
You may work hard but accomplish significantly less.
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What is creative thought?
A form of thought that gathers, organizes, and combines facts to create new ideas or solutions.
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What are the five evolutionary steps of thinking man?
1. Mineral Period
2. Vegetable Period
3. Animal Period
4. Human or Thinking Man Period
5. Spiritual Period
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Why is creative thought considered higher than deductive reasoning?
Because it involves accessing infinite intelligence beyond physical senses.
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What is auto-suggestion?
Suggestions that one makes to oneself to influence the subconscious mind.
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What role does the subconscious mind play in creative thought?
It acts as the intermediary between the conscious mind and infinite intelligence, translating suggestions into physical form.
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What is the danger of feeding the subconscious mind with negative information?
It can poison creative thought and hinder success.
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How does the subconscious mind record suggestions?
It accepts and acts upon all suggestions, whether constructive or destructive.
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What analogy is used to describe the subconscious mind?
It is likened to the sensitive plate of a camera that records images without discrimination.
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What does the conscious mind represent in the camera analogy?
The shutter that controls what reaches the subconscious mind.
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What is the purpose of creative thought?
To create or acquire desired outcomes in physical form through clear instructions to the subconscious mind.
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What is the role of the lens of the camera in creative thought?
The lens represents Auto-suggestion, carrying the image of the object to the sensitized plate of the camera.
## Footnote
This analogy illustrates how thoughts and desires are registered in the subconscious mind.
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What does the selection of the object to be exposed before the camera represent?
It represents one’s definite chief aim in life.
## Footnote
This emphasizes the importance of having a clear goal.
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What is the function of infinite intelligence in the creative thought process?
Infinite intelligence develops the outline of one’s purpose into physical form.
## Footnote
This process is akin to developing a photograph after it has been taken.
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What must one do after selecting their definite chief aim?
Fix the conscious mind on the purpose with intensity to communicate with the subconscious mind.
## Footnote
This communication is essential for registering the chosen aim.
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True or False: One should sit and wait for infinite intelligence to deliver their definite chief aim.
False.
## Footnote
Active engagement and work towards the goal are necessary.
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What does the analogy of farming illustrate in relation to achieving one's aims?
It illustrates the need for preparation, faith, and patience in realizing one’s definite chief aim.
## Footnote
Just as a farmer prepares the soil and waits for the crop, individuals must prepare their minds and wait for realization.
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What are the four major factors to focus on in the quest for knowledge?
Auto-suggestion, Sub-conscious Mind, Creative Thought, Infinite Intelligence.
## Footnote
Mastery of these factors is essential for personal growth.
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What does Creative Thought refer to?
Thought of a positive, non-destructive, creative nature.
## Footnote
This is crucial for achieving one's definite chief aim.
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Fill in the blank: Your sub-conscious mind is the field in which you sow the seed of your _______.
definite chief aim.
## Footnote
This emphasizes the importance of purpose in the subconscious.
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What can negative thoughts do to the seed of one’s definite purpose?
They can choke out the seed and prevent its growth.
## Footnote
This highlights the importance of maintaining a positive mindset.
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How is real wealth measured according to the text?
By what you are, not by what you have.
## Footnote
This perspective shifts focus from material possessions to personal development.
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What is the effect of Auto-suggestion when used negatively?
It can destroy the possibility of success and health.
## Footnote
This underscores the power of thoughts in influencing outcomes.
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What percentage of ill individuals are estimated to suffer from hypochondria?
Approximately seventy-five percent.
## Footnote
This statistic emphasizes the impact of mental states on health.
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What is hypochondria?
A morbid state of mind causing useless anxiety about one’s health.
## Footnote
Hypochondriacs often believe they have various imaginary diseases.
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What can often cure conditions that lead to hypochondria?
Internal baths and proper detoxification methods.
## Footnote
This highlights the importance of physical health in mental well-being.
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What did Dr. Henry R. Rose exemplify about Auto-suggestion?
It can lead to recovery through positive thinking and faith.
## Footnote
His example illustrates the power of belief in healing.
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What is the relationship between faith and Auto-suggestion in healing?
Auto-suggestion can inspire faith in oneself, leading to recovery.
## Footnote
This demonstrates the interconnectedness of mindset and health.
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Fill in the blank: Auto-suggestion is a powerful weapon when used _______.
constructively.
## Footnote
This indicates the necessity of positive application.
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What must rule supreme for hope to do good?
Hope must rule supreme.
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What was the initial belief of Mrs. H that affected her eating habits?
She believed she could not retain anything on her stomach.
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What did the physician find about Mrs. H's beliefs?
She had no religious belief and no confidence in her power to retain food.
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What was the first effort made to help Mrs. H?
To restore her faith in the Almighty.
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What concept is described as transmitting confidence and power to another?
Suggestion.
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Can suggestion be effective without hypnotism?
Yes, it can be effective with the patient wide awake and rational.
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What is the duty of every person regarding the human mind?
To read some of the best books on the forces of the human mind.
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True or False: The mind can cure every disease.
False.
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What must be done to treat certain forms of cancer?
It must be treated surgically at the very beginning.
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What did Napoleon do to inspire his soldiers during the plague?
He touched one of them and lifted a second.
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What does Auto-suggestion mean?
The influence we have upon ourselves by believing we cannot catch a disease.
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What can the imaginative faculty of the mind do without control?
Play queer tricks on us.
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What condition may young medical students experience after lectures?
They may believe they have every disease on the medical calendar.
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What was the case of the woman with a tumor an example of?
The power of imagination affecting physical conditions.
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What is Auto-suggestion used for at night?
To work on a faulty imagination.
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Fill in the blank: The mind can be controlled, guided, and directed to _______ ends.
[constructive]
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What is the relationship between thoughts and physical achievement?
All achievement is the result of thought.
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What is more important than transforming an idea into material form?
The conception of an idea.
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What percentage of thoughts are accurate according to the document?
The majority are not accurate.
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What happens if a man really finds himself at the top of the Ladder of Success?
He is never alone.
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What has been neglected in the discovery and mastery of physical substances?
The human mind.
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What is suggested about the next great cycle of discovery?
It lies in the realm of the human mind.
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What does the author hope to achieve with the course?
To sow the seed of constructive thought.
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What is the body of man composed of?
Billions of living, intelligent, individual cells.
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What directs the duties of the cells in the human body?
The subconscious or automatic action of the mind.
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What tends to happen to thoughts held in the mind through repetition?
They direct the physical body to transform into material equivalent.
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Fill in the blank: The subconscious mind does not question the source from which it receives _______.
[orders]
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What is necessary to guard closely according to the document?
The environment from which we receive suggestions.
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What is the role of the sub-conscious mind in executing orders?
The sub-conscious mind carries out orders given to it unless countermanded by a stronger order.
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How does the sub-conscious mind respond to suggestions?
The sub-conscious mind does not question the source or soundness of suggestions but acts on them.
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What is the significance of guarding one's environment?
It protects against unwanted suggestions that can influence the sub-conscious mind.
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What controls every movement of the human body?
Every movement is controlled by either the conscious or the sub-conscious mind.
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What is the Law of Concentration?
It is the principle of focusing the conscious mind on a thought until the sub-conscious mind takes over.
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What is the first step in achieving a definite chief aim?
Create a definite picture of the desired outcome.
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What is a definite chief aim equivalent to?
A strong, deeply rooted desire.
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Why are wishes considered less valuable than desires?
Wishes lack the strong commitment and action associated with true desire.
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What is the Law of Attraction?
It states that elements and forces of similar nature gather around certain centers of attraction.
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What is Auto-suggestion?
It is the process of self-suggestion that influences the sub-conscious mind.
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How does Auto-suggestion differ from external suggestions?
Auto-suggestion is accepted and influenced only after it is processed by the conscious mind.
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What must happen for an external suggestion to influence someone?
It must be accepted and internalized through Auto-suggestion.
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What is the process for using Auto-suggestion to achieve a goal?
Write a clear statement of your goal, read it daily, and reinforce it before sleep and upon waking.
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What might one notice when they fixate on a definite chief aim?
They will start to notice opportunities and relevant information related to their goal.
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What is necessary for a strong desire to transform into reality?
It must be backed by persistence until it is adopted by the sub-conscious mind.
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How is persistence compared in the context of achieving goals?
It is likened to water that wears away the hardest stone.
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What is the relationship between self-confidence and success as illustrated by Tunney and Dempsey?
Self-confidence can lead to victory, while lack of it can result in defeat.
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What is the importance of Accurate Thinking?
It creates and transforms ideas into profitable and constructive forms.
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What is the greatest force known to mankind according to the text?
The human mind.
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Fill in the blank: A strong and deeply rooted _______ is the starting point of all achievement.
DESIRE
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True or False: A wish is equivalent to a strong desire.
False
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What is the definition of accurate thinking?
Thinking that makes intelligent use of all the powers of the human mind and creates ideas.
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What is the role of Auto-suggestion in concentration?
It is a method applied to enhance concentration and influence the subconscious mind.
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What principle parallels the gradual unfoldment in the course?
The principle of evolution.
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How is the course structured?
It is built in a series of steps, each lifting the student higher towards understanding.
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Why is personal experience emphasized in gaining knowledge?
Because certain knowledge can only be attained by drawing out and expanding from within one’s own mind.
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What does the statement 'Thoughts are things' imply?
Every completed thought starts an unending vibration that affects the thinker.
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What does the Bible suggest about thought?
It states that thought is the beginning of all material things.
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What is the significance of the word 'BELIEVE' in the context of thought?
It is crucial for vitalizing and giving life to suggestions passed to the subconscious mind.
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Fill in the blank: All thought is _______
[creative]
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What happens if one thinks thoughts of misery and poverty?
Those thoughts will create those very conditions.
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What must accompany a definite chief aim suggested to the subconscious mind?
Full belief that it will be realized.
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What is the 'egg of your thought' referring to?
The germ of positive belief necessary for achieving the definite purpose.
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True or False: You can afford to doubt the principles of Auto-suggestion.
False.
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What is the allegorical suggestion regarding thoughts after death?
You will encounter beings corresponding to the nature of your thoughts.
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What does the term 'accurate thought' refer to?
Thought of your own creation, not influenced by others.
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What is the recommended approach to understanding this lesson fully?
Meditate on the lesson over weeks or months for full comprehension.
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What is the relationship between thoughts and the universe?
Every thought releases energy that follows the law of the universe.
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What does 'Know thyself' signify in the context of this lesson?
Understanding oneself is key to discovering deeper truths.
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What is the 'Master Mind' principle?
A cooperative alliance that enhances the minds of participants and connects them with infinite intelligence.
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How should this lesson be reviewed for better understanding?
Read it at least four times at intervals of one week apart.
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What is necessary for accessing the secret passage-way to knowledge?
Your own thoughts.
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What is the principle through which you may become an accurate thinker?
The Master Mind
## Footnote
The Master Mind is a concept that emphasizes the importance of collaborative thinking and shared knowledge.
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How many times should you read this lesson for full understanding?
At least four times
## Footnote
Reading at intervals of one week apart is recommended.
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What is generally accepted as a curse but is often misunderstood?
Failure
## Footnote
Failure is frequently seen as a negative outcome, but it can also provide valuable lessons.
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What does failure teach that is universal?
Humility
## Footnote
Humility is an essential lesson that can be learned through experiences of failure.
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What cross do hundreds of millions of people struggle with?
Poverty
## Footnote
Poverty is described as the heaviest and most cruel cross that many people bear.
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True or False: Most conditions people view as failure are actually permanent.
False
## Footnote
Many perceived failures are merely temporary defeats.
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What must one have to endure hardship and temporary defeat?
Real seed of success
## Footnote
Adversity can nurture the potential for success.
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What does the author suggest about responsibility and temporary defeat?
Responsibility gravitates to those who do not accept temporary defeat as permanent failure
## Footnote
This highlights resilience in the face of challenges.
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Fill in the blank: Failure often places one in a position where unusual _______ must be forthcoming.
effort
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What did Caesar do to ensure his soldiers would win?
Burned all the ships
## Footnote
This act removed any option of retreat, forcing them to succeed.
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What is the Thirteen Club movement?
A movement born from a shocking disappointment experienced by its founder
## Footnote
This movement gained traction nationwide.
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What does Nature's way of testing individuals involve?
Hardship and failure
## Footnote
Nature tests individuals to prepare them for great responsibility.
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What is the key message regarding failure?
There is no failure; only temporary defeat
## Footnote
Accepting this perspective can lead to resilience.
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How does the author suggest one can avoid criticism?
By being nothing and doing nothing
## Footnote
This highlights the importance of ambition and action.
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What does the poem in the lesson suggest about Nature's preparation of a person?
Nature prepares individuals through struggle and disappointment
## Footnote
This preparation is essential for fulfilling potential.
