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John Wesley · 01-02-2007, 03:22 PM

Frans is spot on with his sentiments about I-M in my opinion. Although positive thoughts and intentions are important there are countless other factors that lead to either failure or success.

He is correct in asserting that most strong supporters of I-M have something to gain from people believing in it via book sales, website traffic, etc. I'm actually very happy he started this thread because absolute adherence to the I-M theory or L of A is the aspect of personal development I find most exploitive and irrational. Instead of blindly preaching these formulas for success, I think personal development should focus on the mental and spiritual development of the individual -- something that can't be measured by results, but really the only thing we have control over.

01-02-2007, 03:22 PM	#102 (permalink)
John Wesley Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: D.C. area Posts: 278	I agree with Frans Frans is spot on with his sentiments about I-M in my opinion. Although positive thoughts and intentions are important there are countless other factors that lead to either failure or success. He is correct in asserting that most strong supporters of I-M have something to gain from people believing in it via book sales, website traffic, etc. I'm actually very happy he started this thread because absolute adherence to the I-M theory or L of A is the aspect of personal development I find most exploitive and irrational. Instead of blindly preaching these formulas for success, I think personal development should focus on the mental and spiritual development of the individual -- something that can't be measured by results, but really the only thing we have control over.