Psycho-Cybernetics Flashcards

To achieve the best self image of all; an image of god. "There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way."

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Shat should you make to help keep positive and goal oriented?

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A mantra that reminds yourself to do the following:
Practice without pressure
React aggressively to challenges
Don’t make mountains out of molehills
Shadowbox for consistency
Tell yourself “No matter what happens, I can see this through.”

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What should you strive for?

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The best self image, to see yourself as an image of god.

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Should you set a deadline on your goals?

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No. This will only cause unnecessary stress

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Why do people look and act old when they reach 45 or 50?

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They see themselves as over the hill. Those that look and act young see themselves as vivacious, full of potential.

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When should you retire?

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Retire from a job whenever you’d like, but never retire from life; stay project oriented.

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What is the secret of rapid healers?

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They are cheerful, optimistic thinkers who have desire and need to get better quickly.

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How do you avoid making mountains out of molehills?

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Think of the worst possible outcome, then convince yourself of its utter unimportance.

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When should the winning feeling leave you?

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Never, keep it with you at all times.

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Does reliving successes build their strength and power?

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Yes, it burns the image into your mind.

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What are the seven basic needs of mankind?

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Love, security, recognition, creative expression, self esteem, new experiences, and more life

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What does FAILURE stand for?

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Frustration, hopelessness, futility
Aggression (misdirected)
Insecurity
Loneliness (lack of oneness)
Uncertainty
Resentment
Emptiness
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Can you experience any emotion when your muscles are completely relaxed? Elaborate.

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No, use this to your advantage by recalling the relaxed feeling when troubled.

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What should be your primary focus during your journey?

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The task at hand. Only ponder the end goal once or twice daily.

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When will you know that you have become a skilled performer?

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When you can delegate the perfomance to your subconscious.

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Which ideas/statements should you question?

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Every single one.

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Which comes first; happiness or success?

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Happiness, it guides you towards success.

“Life is a series of problems. If you are to be happy at all, you are to be happy - period. Not happy ‘because of.’”

“Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

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What sets you free from the environment around you?

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Happiness.

“Men are not disturbed by the things that happen, but by their own opinions of the things that happened.”

“Happiness requires problems, plus a mental attitude that is ready to meet distress with an action towards a solution.”

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How can you increase the amount of time you are happy?

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Vividly imagine being happy during specific tasks and act as if you are happy once you are actually doing the task.

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Why should you not lie or exaggerate?

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People see right through it, and any attention given because of it wont be to you, but to a false image of you.

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What questions should you wrestle with while re-examining current beliefs?

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Could I be wrong about this? Is there a good reason for me to believe this? Would I draw the same conclusion about someone in a similar situation? If there is no good reason for me to believe this, why do I?

Don’t casually ask these; think hard on them. Wrestle with them.

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How do you “trick” your mind into changing automatic responses?

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Change your perception of the situation.

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Can your machine tell the difference between a real experience and a vividly imagined one?

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No, use this to you advantage; vividly imagine things you wish to gain expertise/confidence in.

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How do you get more life?

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Improve your self image; more happiness and success will come with it.

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What does psycho-cybernetics mean?

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The study of the machine your mind uses to execute tasks.

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What was Matt Furey’s most impressive accomplishment utilizing his knowledge of Psycho-Cybernetics?

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He became World Champion of Kung-Fu at 34 years of age in 1997, Beijing, China. He was the first American to beat the Chinese at their own game.

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What is the promise of Psycho-Cybernetics?

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There is no way to happiness; happiness is the way.

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What is ESP?

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Extra-sensory Perception; the sixth sense.

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What is your key to a better life?

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Everything you do is consistent with your self image; your self image can be changed. Improve your self image and you will improve your abilities.

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What are the five basic principles of your success mechanism?

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It must have a goal.
You supply the goal, it supplies the route.
Learning is done by trial and error; learn from your mistakes.
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes; they’re learning opportunities.
Learn to trust your creative mechanism. Don’t question or force it. Let it load and it will provide the route.

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What is the cause of an “inferiority complex?”

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The comparison of one’s self to the standards of others.

“You are not inferior or superior; you are simply you.”

“God made each and every snowflake individual and unique.”

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What is one approach you should take towards the goal of happiness?

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Identify the cause of your neutrality, convince yourself of its absurdity, then find a belief to bring happiness.

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How do you dismiss an idea or belief that hinders your performance?

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Convince yourself of its absurdity.

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How do you perform at full capacity?

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Forget all of your past mistakes / failed attempts.

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When should you forget your past mistakes?

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As soon as you have corrected the method that led to the error.

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What is the “control knob” of your machine?

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Conscious, rational thought.

36
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What percentage of people are hypnotized about themselves or their environment?

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100%.

37
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What is the strongest force within you?

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Your self image.

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What are the three jobs of conscious, rational thought?

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Supply accurate information to your subconscious
Re-evaluate current beliefs or perceptions for accuracy
Delegate tasks to your subconscious

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What is a “good” personality?

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One that enables you to deal effectively with reality and gain satisfaction from your successes.

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Does a positive memory need to directly relate to a task to aid in your performance?

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No, “Ma and Pa” example.

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What does “SUCCESS” stand for?

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Sense of direction
Understanding
Compassion
Courage
Esteem
Self confidence
Self acceptance
42
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What is charisma?

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The expression of ones true self with zero inhibition.

43
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What are the four characteristics of self fulfillment?

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You feel accepted.
You accept yourself.
You are wise.
You are knowledgeable.

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How should you use your mental retreat?

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Use it to relax when stressed and to transition between tasks that require different mindsets (i.e. study and work, break and work, exercise and study, etc.)

(Pages 216, 212-214)

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What is the practice exercise for meditation? (5 steps)

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Meditate for 30 minutes each day.

  1. Relax and “let go” of each and every muscle
  2. Concrete man
  3. Marionette doll
  4. Deflatiing balloons
  5. Personal pleasant memory

(Page 67)

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What is the practice exercise for curing “over response”?

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Decide when, or if, you’ll check your phone each and every time it goes off. Practice this in your mind as well as in person. Use this practice to cure other auto-responses.

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What is the practice exercise for staying motivated?

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Always react aggressively and positively towards threats and problems. Stay project oriented all the time. Practice this in your mind as well as in person.

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What is the practice exercise for becoming a better person?

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Spend 30 minutes each day vividly imagining a better self and acting the same way once actually there in person.

(Pages 50-51)

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What is the practice exercise for staying calm while working?

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Recall the “relaxed feeling” from meditation while you work. Tell yourself “I feel more and more relaxed.”

50
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How often should you actively improve your imagination and self image?

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Daily.

51
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How do you motivate yourself using “deep desire?”

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Vividly imagine having every single thing you crave and desire. Develop a deep desire for this… Now imagine that these desires are impossible, become enraged about this. Channel this anger and desire to prove them wrong to achieve your dreams.

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What is one of the best methods for solving a difficult problem?

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Think on it for some time, then delegate it to your subconscious and let it work for a while. Perhaps weeks or months.

53
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How often should you pay close attention to your environment?

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Constantly; stop, look, and listen.

54
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How do you properly use negative personality indicators on yourself? (FAILURE signals)

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Check on the indicators occasionally, don’t stare at them. Realize how undesirable these traits are. Once you spot one, immediately address and fix them.

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What if you lack self confidence because of past failures?

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Learn from your past mistakes then forget them. Also, relive past successes in your mind.

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How do you realize your dreams?

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Gradually; first consider them dreams, then “what ifs”, then possibilities, then eventualities, then finally realities.

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How do you build confidence in anything?

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Vividly relive past successes in great detail. Bask in the feeling of confidence and success. Then carry this feeling with you while you practice the new task in your mind and in person.

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What is excitement?

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Energy, “spirit.” You choose how to channel it. It can become fear, anxiety, anger, rage, passion, happiness, joy, bliss, or any other emotion. Choose where you channel it wisely.

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What do you do if you find yourself about to, or currently not expressing your true self?

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Pause, gather yourself, then express how you truly feel.

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How do you disinhibit yourself?

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Don’t think before you speak or act. Just wing it and correct as you go.

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What do you do if your skill level “tops off” in anything?

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Practice easy; lower the “weight” and focus on your technique.

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How do you combat negative feelings?

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Immediately replace them with a positive feeling by reliving a joyous experience.

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What should you do if you lack courage?

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Practice acting bold in small tasks and be willing to make mistakes.

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What should you do if you become prone to chronic misunderstanding? (4 steps)

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Recon the situation.
Admit your mistakes.
Fix them then move on.
Consider others’ perspectives.

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What should you do if you feel useless or worthless? (4 steps)

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Figure out what you want.
Look forward to having it in the future.
Find a project for yourself.
Find a project to help others.

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What are five tips/tricks for using your machine?

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Plan first, then act.
Live in the moment.
Feed tasks to your machine one at a time.
Feed difficult problems to your machine then sleep on it.
Relax while you work.

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How do you set your machine for success?

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Vividly imagine how you would feel if you accomplished your dreams. Bask in it, and hold on to this winning feeling.

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What do you do if you lack self-acceptance?

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Learn to tolerate imperfection in yourself and realize that you aren’t your behavior.

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How do you achieve self realization?

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By a firm belief that you are positively influencing others when you express your true, unique self.

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Which is more important: expressing love or finding a positive outlet for your aggression?

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Both are equally important; you can’t truly express your love when you have pent up aggression.

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What is the eleven oaths” practice exercise for changing habits?

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I will be as cheerful as possible.
I will try to feel and act friendlier toward people.
I will be less critical and more tolerant of people and their faults.
I will place the best possible interpretation on their actions.
As much as possible, I will act as if successes are inevitable and I am already the person I wish to be.
I will practice acting and feeling like this new personality.
I will not let my own opinion color facts in a pessimistic way.
I will practice smiling three times daily.
Regardless of what happens, I will react as calmly and intelligently as possible.
I will completely ignore all negative “facts” that I can’t change.
I will change the method of daily tasks to remind myself of the importance of this.

(Page 121)

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What are the six commandments for disinhibiting yourself?

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I will not think before I speak or act!
I will not plan tomorrow to a tee.
I will stop criticizing myself.
I will speak louder than normal.
I will tell people when I like them.
I will compliment three people per day, what they're wearing, doing, saying... Be direct.
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Should you find a new mental picture of yourself?

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Yes, you should base it off a truth about yourself, some proud memories.

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What is the practice exercise for “blowing off” stress?

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If you’re ready to “blow” with stress, anger, or any negative feeling, just imagine “blowing” your top like a geyser.