Develop your genius mind

Last time we talked about Dr. Elmer Gates' fantastic problem solving.
Today we’ll talk about Thomas A. Edison and Luther Burbank.
These stories were uncovered by success strategist Napoleon Hill.
Edison had a system for attracting infallible sources of knowledge.
The great inventor used his subconscious mind during "catnaps."
When he needed the solution, he lay down for 15 minutes of sleep.
He stated clearly what he wanted his subconscious mind to reveal.
With his catnaps Edison refined and completed his inventions.
The great horticulturist Luther Burbank had his own system.
He was mysteriously guided to many of his horticultural "miracles."
He had disciplined his mind to follow carefully-set habits.
Napoleon Hill believed there are two types of minds.
One has been conditioned to believe in success and finds it.
The other has been conditioned to expect failure and finds it.
If men like these could condition their minds, why don’t we?
That’s a challenge for all of us in the new year.
A reminder: Tonight's 17th annual Leadership Forum.
It’s 5-7:30 p.m. at the Lexington Town Conference Center.
Hear what eight leaders project we need to do in 2009.
Seating is limited. To reserve seats, please call 803-359-7633.
Next we’ll talk about your plans for the year ahead.
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Increase your creativity

Here's a story to inspire you to be more creative this year.
Dr. Elmer R. Gates had more patents than Thomas A. Edison.
Napoleon Hill tells this story about the distinguished physicist.
Dr. Gates used a "mind conditioning room" to solve problems.
In the room were only a chair, table, blackboard and large chart.
The chart bore in large letters 10 important habits he worked on.
Gates wanted his subconscious mind to act on these 10 habits.
He read the 10 orally for 30 minutes, then turned off the lights.
In the dark, he pictured in his mind each habit in action.
When he faced a difficult problem, he went to this room.
He wrote a description of the problem on his blackboard.
He then turned out the lights and asked for a solution.
This produced solutions that became many of his patents.
Gates said he was careful to state his problem clearly.
"I believe the solution will be revealed to me," he said.
"I express gratitude for receiving it until the answer comes."
Gates said his prayers tapped sources beyond his experience.
Hill worked as Gates secretary for three years.
He watched Gates perform "miracles" through his system.
Hill went on to write the inspiring "Think and Grow Rich".
A reminder: Our 17th annual Leadership Forum Thursday.
It’s 5-7:30 p.m. at the Lexington Town Conference Center.
Hear what eight leaders expect to happen in 2009.
Seating is limited. To reserve seats, please call 803-359-7633.
Next we’ll talk about what Edison and Luther Burbank did.
For help with your own creativity, please click here.