Knowledge Without Action Is Useless
Knowledge without action is useless !
By
Rev. Stuart Bronson
"Make sure your words are congruent with your actions"
-Rev Stuart Bronson
WELCOME
ALL !
In this issue of the Rev Stuart Bronson International online newsletter, my goal is to offer valuable, relevant, leading edge, and interesting content, with some innovative and refreshing ideas to expand on what you may already be receiving.
Regards,
Rev Stuart
Many thanks…
In This Issue…..
1. Knowledge without action is useless
2. Zig Ziglar on criticism
3. Ideas
1. KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT ACTION IS USELESS :
Knowledge without action is useless.
Action is the ingredient that creates results. Action causes reaction.
ACTION. The whole world loves to watch those who make things happen, and it rewards them with in most cases..Money
I mention this because today I see many people who are really sold on affirmations, And keep repeating the same. "Faith without action serves no useful purpose." does it ?..
I have nothing against affirmations as a tool to create action. Repeated to reinforce a disciplined plan, affirmations can help create wonderful results.
But there is also a very thin line between faith and folly. You see – affirmations without action can be the beginnings of self-delusion. And for your well-being there is little worse than self-delusion.
The man who dreams of wealth and yet walks daily toward certain financial disaster and the woman who wishes for happiness and yet thinks thoughts and commits acts that lead her toward certain despair are both victims of the false hope which affirmations without action can manufacture. Why? Because words soothe and, like a narcotic, they lull us into a state of complacency. Remember this: TO MAKE PROGRESS YOU MUST ACTUALLY GET STARTED!
The key is to take a step today. Whatever the project, start TODAY. Start clearing out a drawer of your newly organized desk … today. Start setting your first goal… today. Start listening to motivational cassettes … today. Start a sensible weight-reduction plan … today. Start calling on one tough customer a day … today. Start putting money in your new "investment for fortune" account … today. Write a long-overdue letter … today. ANYONE CAN! Even an uninspired person can start reading inspiring books.
Get some momentum going on your new commitment for the good life. See how many activities you can pile on your new commitment to the better life. Go all out! Break away from the downward pull of gravity. Start your thrusters going. Prove to yourself that the waiting is over and the hoping is past — that faith and action have now taken charge.
It's a new day, a new beginning for your new life. With discipline you will be amazed at how much progress you'll be able to make. What have you got to lose except the guilt and fear of the past?
Now, I offer you this challenge: See how many things you can start and continue in this — the first day of your new beginning.
To Your Success,
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2. ZIG ZIGLAR ON CRITICISM :
Zig Ziglar On Criticism:
My dictionary says that criticism is "the art of judging with propriety of the beauties and faults of a performance; remark on beauties and faults; critical observation, verbal or written."
Col. George Washington Goethels, the man who completed the Panama Canal, handled criticism effectively. During the construction he had numerous problems with the geography, climate and mosquitoes. Like all mammoth projects, he had his critics back home who constantly harped on what he was doing and predicted that he would never complete the project. However, he stuck to the task and said nothing. One day an associate asked him, "Aren't you going to answer the critics?"
"Yes," Goethels responded.
"How?" he was asked.
"With the Canal," Goethels replied.
Though that approach didn't bring instant satisfaction, the Panama Canal itself brought long-term vindication.
Aristotle said criticism was meant as a standard of judging will. Addison said it was ridiculous for any man to criticize the works of another if he has not distinguished himself by his own performance. It has also been said that no one so thoroughly appreciates the value of constructive criticism as the one who is giving it. The world is hard on critics, but on occasion they have real value.
Ask yourself this question: "What interest does this person (critic) have in me?" A parent, teacher, employer or coach has a vested interest in your performance. Unfortunately, many of them do not know how to effectively build a person up while giving suggestions that can make a difference.
The key is to criticize the performance and not the performer.
My mother once criticized my performance by saying, "For most boys this would be all right. But you're not most boys–you're my son and my son can do better than that." She had "criticized the performance," because it needed improvement, but she had praised the performer because he needed the praise.
""Follow this procedure and I'll SEE YOU AT THE TOP !"
– Zig Ziglar
Zig Ziglar..what an awesome man …
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3. IDEAS :
If you wish to find, you must search. Rarely does a good idea interrupt you. Ideas can be life-changing. Sometimes all you need is just one more good idea.
Ideas are information taking shape. When a new idea comes our way, we must put it on our mental scales and weigh it carefully before deciding its value.
One of the secrets to success is ideas mixed with inspiration. Nothing is more powerful for your future than being a gatherer of good ideas and information. That's called doing your homework.
"People are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound."
"Unless you attempt to do something beyond that which you have already mastered you will never grow"
Rev Stuart Bronson
Love and Wisdom,
Rev
Stuart Bronson
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