There is so much talk lately about the Law of Attraction due to the popularity of the movie, “The Secret". The Law of Attraction states that, depending on our thoughts, we attract to ourselves, or our environment, the exact things, or situations we are thinking about. So in a nutshell, (a very basic nutshell, because there’s obviously a lot more involved with it) the saying, “What we think about, we bring about" rings true.



Yet, why is it that some people immediately “get it" and others continue to struggle after learning the same skills and techniques taught in the movie? A lot of it probably has to do with someone’s attitude or state of mind. I guess you could compare our mental state to that of the use of a sponge. See, when a sponge is completely dry, it’s ready to absorb an enormous amount of liquid. But when the sponge is saturated, what can it really absorb? Maybe it will take in a few drops here or there, but it will most likely end up spilling them back out. If our mind is filled with worries, doubt, etc., we can’t absorb any new information. If our mind is clear, willing to test out new theories, then it’s very likely that we’re going to put into practice the new information that we’ve learned much quicker, therefore seeing results more quickly.

I met a gentleman by the name of Myron Golden a couple of years ago. Myron is a well-known motivational speaker, author, and highly successful entrepreneur. He taught me that wealth is an attainable goal for everyone. I must admit, the first time I heard that, my mind was an over-saturated sponge. I couldn’t take in what he was telling me. I thought I was learning the principles he was teaching, but the reality was that I was only really “listening" to him on a very superficial level. I wasn’t even implementing all of the techniques he taught me. His book, “The Ebony Treasure Map – The Roadmap To Riches For African Americans" had some very specific skills that outlined exactly what anyone could do to start creating wealth. (By the way, I’m not African American, but the principles apply to every human being in the same way.) I read the book for the first time, and thought I was on my way to millions. But because I didn’t actually “get it", I soon went back to the old, comfortable patterns of poverty that I had in the past.

So what finally changed my state of mind to be open to receiving the valuable information that I was learning? Honestly? Repetition! I started reading Myron’s books and listening to his tapes over and over and over again. Even though my problems didn’t completely disappear, somehow, my mind was much more receptive to receiving the information and my attitude did a complete turn-around. Then, and only then, did I start seeing the results I had envisioned. My mind had finally become the sponge I needed to absorb the skills and techniques I needed to move forward successfully in my endeavors.

Myron Golden is a great mentor of mine and has taught countless others the principles of creating wealth and achieving personal and business success. In his new book, “From the Trash Man to the Cash Man" (http://www.trashmantocashman.com) he continues inspiring and teaching others with his practical, easy to understand approach to achieving greatness. He is so convinced in the methods he teaches that he offers people a money-back guarantee on his book, so you know that he walks his walk, and doesn’t just talk his talk.

I plan on pursuing the newly found look on life that these principles have taught me. One of my favorite quotes is, “If the mind can conceive it, then the mind can achieve it." I’m excited for my future and the possibilities ahead. I can only hope to remain a sponge - a dry one - hoping to absorb all of the new lessons that life will offer me.