“A wise man will be the master of his mind, a fool will be its slave.”
-Publilius Syrus
For millennia, powerful groups have used Syrus’ insight to control minds and make fools of men. Some groups have done this so well they have made many men and women a slave to their own mind. Today, slavery is a concept created within the mind and it stems from a continuous input of fear. Eliminate mental slavery by reprogramming your mind so it is not receptive to fear. Master your galaxy by moving beyond mental slavery.
Ultimately, fear is perceived as a threat to a person’s well-being, or ego. When a person feels threatened his or her actions will be predictable. Consequently, someone who understands human nature can use predictability as a form of control. When put into a stressful situation most people will choose the option of least resistance. Unfortunately for them, this option is often provided by the organization causing fear. Creating the illusion of freewill and providing a false sense of security for the victim. Society is stuck in a paradigm where using fear to control has generated a vicious cycle entrapping the population.
Alternatively, freedom is to believe that you can accomplish anything you want. When you comprehend this idea you will feel regret and anger, but mostly relief. You will feel regret over the amount of time you let slip due to fear. You will feel anger over the amount of freedom you do not have due to societal boundaries and powerful institutions. Then, you will be happy to know you still have control over your mind and in your mind you will always be free. Free to be who you want to be and attempt anything you wish. Free to fix the problems you see.
First, set your mind to something and dedicate your existence to that one thing. It will be impossible for you not to accomplish it. If you do not, it is because you are not dedicated, you give up, or you die. Nothing will stop a dedicated mind. Procrastination, mental doubt, and self pity are all cancers that hinder our success. Do not allow these shackling thoughts to manifest in your mind. Instead, post the following statement on your bathroom mirror, the fridge, and above your bed:
Now, internalize this statement and become the person you were meant to be. Become the master of your galaxy and the author of your future. You have the power to be whatever you wish. The only thing that will ever hold you back is yourself. Overcome this by mastering your thoughts. Understand what thoughts hold you back and focus on removing them. Learn to develop constructive and positive thoughts. Build on these thoughts as they will allow you to grow from a stable foundation.
Next, think about what you hope to accomplish throughout your lifetime. Identify your short-term and long-term goals. Then, set milestones to reach them. The farther into the future the goal, the more uncertainty that it will happen. Therefore, be open to make adjustments along the way. Sometimes even goals become obsolete.
To ensure accuracy, brainstorm reachable milestones and short-term goals that are in a logical and consistent order. Such that, each milestone is needed to accomplish an overarching goal. Remember, it is better to error on the surplus of milestones, than on the scarcity of milestones. Last, it is good practice to include days of reflection. So, develop a habit of analyzing your history and performance. Doing so will allow you to find patterns to generate more efficient processes.