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A
Little Known Secret That Helps
Anyone Be A Hero
~ By Jan Tincher
Copyright
© Jan Tincher - All Rights reserved
http://www.tameyourbrain.com
Have
you ever been in a meeting where you are all trying to come
up with a solution, but no one can? Everyone is looking at
their papers, or gazing into space, or shaking their head
in puzzlement. No one knows the answer, and they’re pretty
sure they’re not going to come up with one any time soon.
Have
you ever sat at your desk at home perplexed with something,
and you didn’t have anyone to run ideas by to get the juices
running?
Have
you had a problem with your children and come up against a
brick wall as far as your teenager is concerned?
What
do you do? Do you give up? I mean, if things keep going like
they are, how can you possibly solve this issue?
Well,
learn this and you’ll know how. Not only that, but you’ll
be as the title says: A hero!
Now,
it might sound too easy to work, but stick with me. Once you’ve
learned this, you’ll never be *stuck* again!
Are
you ready? Here is the answer to how to be a hero.
When
you can’t think of anything and your mind is a blank, look at
your thumb.
Yes,
your thumb. Written on your thumb, if only in your imagination,
is the word *Association.*
Look
at your problem. Look at your thumb. What can you *associate*
to your problem that might help? A person, an item, a date,
a time, a purple elephant. Let your imagination run wild.
Now,
when you’re done with that, don’t stop there. Look at your index
finger. Look at your problem. Look at your index finger.
Written
on your index finger is the word *Combination.* What can you
*combine* with your problem, or parts of your problem, that
will change it completely? Colors, items, remarks? Let your
imagination run wild.
When
you’ve figured that out, go on to your middle finger. Look at
your problem. Look at your middle finger.
Written
on your middle finger is the word *Rearrange.* Take the problem
apart and put it back together, *rearrange* it, in a different
manner, in a different area, in a different climate if you have
to. When you are done, you’ll be able to see it in a completely
different light.
Now,
it’s time to look at your ring finger. Look at your problem.
Look at your ring finger.
Written
on your ring finger is the word *Adapt.* What can you *adapt*
for your problem or a part of your problem, to make it work,
or work better? A new slogan, a new identity? Let your imagination
run wild.
Look
at your little finger. Look at your problem. Look at your little
finger.
Written
on your little finger is the word *Substitute.* What can you
*substitute?* A color, a texture, a shape? Let your imagination
run wild.
Now,
look at the palm of your hand. Look at your problem. Look at
the palm of your hand.
Written
on the palm of your hand is the word Magnify. *** That should
be easy enough to remember, because you can imagine using the
palm of your hand as a magnifying glass. Neat, huh? *** Now,
in your mind, take the problem apart and MAGNIFY each piece
or area, looking at it carefully to see what can be bigger or
smaller. And while you’ve got it magnified so you can see every
piece of the problem clearly, you can even Associate, Combine,
Rearrange, or Substitute each area or item again.
This
erases the *I can’t do it* mentality, because you know you can
always come up with something using those six words. Which,
of course, is much better than using these six words: "I
don't know what to do."
The
important thing is to remember the words so you can use them.
When you look at something and draw a blank, that's the time
to -- look at your thumb. This will give your mind a focus and
start the word associations working: Association, Combination,
Rearrange, Adapt, Substitute, Magnify.
Now,
doesn’t it feel great to be a hero? Well, OK, I admit, you won’t
be a hero each and every time <grin>, but it still feels
good to save the day every once in a while!
HINT:
Teach this little technique to your co-workers, your friends,
and your family! They’ll love you for it!
Thanks for
reading,
Jan
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Copyright
2008, Jan Tincher, All Rights Reserved Worldwide
DISCLAIMER:
Jan Tincher and/or *Tame Your Brain!* do not guarantee or warrant
that the techniques and strategies portrayed will work for everyone.
The techniques and strategies are general in nature and may
not apply to everyone. The techniques and strategies are not
intended to substitute for obtaining medical advice from the
medical profession. Always consult your own professionals before
making any life-changing decisions.
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