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Beware the Guilt Dispensers and Shame Mongers
Dear Friend,
This is a story about crabs. Not the groteque skin-crawling
sort either. I'm talking about crabs you can actually trap
and eat.
Legend has it that when you place a whole bunch of crabs in
a bucket, invariably at least one crab will get the idea that
he should climb up the sides of the bucket and escape to
freedom.
Funny thing is, as soon as the courageous crab nears the
top of the bucket, all the other crabs conspire to pull it back
in. Hence, crabs never get out buckets.
This metaphor perfectly illustrates HUMAN behavior as well.
One of the things we like to do is categorize and slot. We like
to organize and "pidgeon hole." And once we've done this, we
can relax and pretend that all is well with our world.
But then along comes someone with NEW ideas and/or
aspirations.
Uh-oh. Alarms goes off. Bells sound.
"What is this person trying to do? Who does he think he is?"
"What's up with her - trying to get herself fit? What are you doing -
trying to lose weight or something? Why are you doing all those
exercises - think you're going to win the Mr. Olympia or
sumthun?"
"Oh ... NOW you're doing bodyweight exercises. Whatsa matter,
weights too tough for you?"
And so on.
The guilt dispensing and shame mongering doesn't end with
health and fitness either. It hits every facet of life.
The not-so-good news is that there will always be "crabs" trying
to pull you back into the bucket. The GREAT news is that you're NOT
a crab.
One of the things that I teach people is how to react to criticism.
Whenever a guilt dispenser comes along - either ignore him or
"give thanks." Not kidding either. If someone sends you a nasty
letter - pump both fists above your head, look skyward and
celebrate. Doing so not only makes you FEEL good, but it
acknowledges that you've successfully climbed out of the bucket.
Believe me, after celebrating like this a few times, you won't
even need to do so when the shame monger shows up. You'll
instantly start feeling good because every cell in your body has
been programmed to respond to attacks with gratitude.
Tis an interesting thing, ya know. (Oh, by the way, did you know
that yesterday a man wrote me to say that my use of the word
'tis" instead of "it's" is ... feminine? Yippee! Hurrah! and Yahoo!
for those "feminine" words. Life would be boring if all I had at my
disposal were masculine words, ya know.)
Anyway, here's an inspiring email that reflects on yesterday
tip:
Hi Matt...just wanted to say a BIG Thanks for this tip! One of my
biggest issues is the quality of my sleep and how it affects my every
morning.
I followed your advice to program my mind before I went to sleep last
night..telling myself that I may be tired right now but that I would
sleep
well and wake up with lots of energy tomorrow.
I know you're not surprised that it worked, but boy, I was. I had enough
energy that I awoke stretching and deep breathing with the stomach
flattener then did the wall chair,
again
while deep breathing. I don't even recognize myself this morning!
Thanks again for this great tip and all the other valuable info that
you pass
along every day!
Kick Butt and Take Names!
Peace,
Donna McCulloch
M.F.: Ya know Donna, this is fantastic. I just received an email from
someone who
said I NEVER give ANY tips in my emails. You must be seeing things.
Honestly,
I'm thrilled to hear of your success. Truth is you can literally
program about
whatever you want before going to bed. You can program to wake up early
filled
with energy, as you did. You can program to wake up fitter and
healthier. You can
even program to make money
improve your career or write a best-selling book. I know a man who
programs his mind
before bed to figure out the plots for his novels - and he's
incredible. The mind is a
wonderful tool. Use it or lose it. All the best to you.
Well, my friend, "tis" all for today - (that feminine word again).
Kick butt - take names!
Matt Furey
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go here.
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