“The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways.”
Proverbs 14:8 (NIV)
In his book “As a Man Thinketh”, James Allen says, “All that a man achieves or fails to achieve, is the direct result of his thoughts.” Do you believe that? If you do you’ll place a high value on good thinking. It will become a priority in your life. Success doesn’t come by accident. You don’t stumble into it and then figure it our afterwards. Whether you are a business person, a minister, a teacher, a parent, or whatever, your level of success will increase dramatically if you place a high value on good thinking. The better your thinking the better your prospects in life. Playwright Victor Hugo said “A small man is made up of small thoughts”.
People who don’t develop and practice good thinking usually find themselves at the mercy of circumstances — or other people’s thoughts. They’re unable to solve problems. They find themselves facing the same obstacles over and over. And because they don’t think ahead they’re habitually in reaction mode. An old German proverb says “Better an empty purse than head”. Good thinkers overcome difficulties, including lack of resources. And generally poor thinkers are at the mercy of good thinkers.
Ponder these words: “Capital isn’t so important. Experience isn’t either. You can get both these things. What’s important is ideas. If you have ideas you have the main asset you need,and there isn’t any limit to what you can do with your life.” Solomon writes: “As he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” (Proverbs 23:7 KJV) And the good news is — It’s not too late for you to become a good thinker.