You Can Work Your Own Miracles Prologue

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What was the original intention behind writing the book?

To outline important subjects related to self-discipline

To share the philosophy of individual achievement

To help people become financially prosperous

To condition minds for dental work (correct)

Which feature distinguishes the formula discussed in the book?

It is based on entertainment techniques

It can only be applied to financial issues

It requires a complex understanding of mathematics

It helps condition minds for multiple life circumstances (correct)

How long did it take to develop the formula mentioned in the book?

Forty years of collaboration

Ten years of research

Fifty years of refinement (correct)

Twenty years of public feedback

What type of problems does the author intend to address through the book?

Unpleasant circumstances and personal problems Signup and view all the answers

What does the author consider essential before presenting the formula to the reader?

Conditioning the reader's mind to receive it Signup and view all the answers

What are the Twelve Great Riches mentioned in the book?

The keys to unlocking personal fulfillment Signup and view all the answers

What fundamental approach does the author recommend for understanding the book’s concepts?

Following step-by-step guidance on mind-conditioning Signup and view all the answers

What philosophy does Ralph Waldo Emerson express in 'Compensation'?

Adversity can often lead to positive outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

How many teeth did the narrator discover had been extracted without their knowledge?

Six Signup and view all the answers

What occupation does the narrator have?

A radio broadcaster Signup and view all the answers

What method did the narrator use to cope with the dental procedure?

Disassociation and concentration on something pleasant Signup and view all the answers

What reaction did the dentist have to the narrator's experience?

He was impressed and surprised. Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator doing when the dentist was extracting their teeth?

Rehearsing a broadcast Signup and view all the answers

What did the dentist comment on after the extraction was completed?

The narrator's focus during the procedure. Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a valuable lesson from the narrator's experience?

Mental conditioning can enhance one's resilience to discomfort. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author's Purpose

Author describes a transformative experience with a dentist
Reveals a system of mind-conditioning to manage pain and adversity
Aims to empower readers to transform negative experiences into beneficial ones
Highlights the formula's application beyond dentistry, encompassing life's challenges
Emphasizes the role of self-discipline in achieving desired outcomes

The Dental Experience

Author had six teeth extracted unknowingly during a dental appointment
Conditioned his mind for the procedure, focusing on a separate activity, disassociating from the pain
This experience led to the plan and purpose of the book

Mind-Conditioning Formula

Based on a 50-year process, beginning with the organization of the "Science of Success"
Developed through collaboration with 500 successful individuals
The method is described as a series of steps, building from basic knowledge to more complex applications
Claims to convert fear into a beneficial experience, not just dentistry, but other life circumstances like pain, sorrow, fear, or despair
The formula helps in achieving desired outcomes like peace of mind, self-understanding, financial prosperity, and harmony

Book's Scope

Explains the system for mastering life's circumstances, encompassing challenges like physical pain, sorrow, fear, and despair and achieving desired outcomes
Shares knowledge on the causes of success and failure, happiness and misery from the "Science of Success"
The book aims to teach people how to gain control over their lives.
Aims to help people achieve financial prosperity and the "Twelve Great Riches."

Crucial Element of Success

Mind-conditioning process is key to appropriating the formula's benefits
Aligns with the author's prior books emphasizing financial success
The process involves a gradual learning path, not unlike mastering mathematics.
Readers must actively participate by applying the lessons in their lives, and understanding the "password"

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Description

Explore the author's journey through a challenging dental experience and the mind-conditioning techniques developed over 50 years. This quiz highlights how self-discipline and a systematic approach can turn adversity into opportunity. Understand the broader applications of these principles in overcoming life's challenges.