As a Man Thinketh

As a Man Thinketh

by James Allen

Mindset

Summary

A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.

Key Insights

  • Thought is the master key that shapes our destiny
  • Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him
  • Good thoughts bear good fruit, bad thoughts bad fruit
  • Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become

Action Items

  • 1Monitor your thoughts for one day and note patterns
  • 2Replace one recurring negative thought with its opposite
  • 3Create a vision board of your ideal life
  • 4Spend 10 minutes in silent contemplation each morning

Core Theme

As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.

Discovery is the first stage. Now travel the path from understanding to transformation.