Principle #8 See What You Want, Get What You See

What does this mean? “Imagination is everything. It is the preview to life’s coming attractions. - Albert Einstein Physicist, inventor, philosopher, and Nobel Prize winner

People with Vision Walt Disney had a vision for a “magical kingdom” that would attract millions of people each year. He “saw” Disneyland completed in his head long before Disneyland opened in 1955. He was a man with a vision. Walt Disney passed away before the opening of the Epcot Center. He never saw that project become a reality. A reporter at the opening day ceremony leaned over to Walt Disney’s wife and said, “It’s a shame that Walt couldn’t be here today to see this.” Without missing a beat, Mrs. Disney responded, “Oh, he saw – long before any of us did.”

People with Vision Thomas Edison envisioned an “electric” candle and invented the light bulb.

People with Vision The Wright brothers proved scientists wrong by building and flying the first airplane.

People with Vision The Founding Fathers envisioned a free and independent democracy and collaborated to create The United States of America

People with Vision Martin Cooper, while general manager for Motorola, envisioned personal wireless communication which led to the development of the cell phone. The first call was made in 1973.

People with Vision The Egyptians envisioned the pyramids

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Why Visualizing Works It focuses your brain to help you notice any resources that are available to you It magnetizes and attracts the people, resources, and opportunities you need to achieve your goal. People Resources Opportunities

The Power of the Brain Think about when you buy a new shirt, pants, car, etc. This is now on your mind. You begin to notice others who own the same item. You probably didn’t notice this item before. Visualization puts a picture in your mind and is like a magnet that attracts what you “see” to reality. If you want to succeed, “see” it in your mind first.

How Visualization Works Researchers have found that your brain uses the same identical processes for vividly imagined activities as it does for activities that we actually do. Your brain recognizes the gap between visualized activities and completed activities and wants to fill the gap by turning your visualization into reality

Real Life Examples of How Visualization Works Professional athletes visualize, step-by-step, the process it takes to score Students visualize, step-by-step, doing well on tests, projects, or assignments Business owners visualize how they will close their next deal Teachers visualize, step-by-step, how they are going to teach a lesson

Visualization Is Like Practice Visualization is like practicing in your mind. When the real event comes, you are ready for it! A+

Try This What comes to mind when you hear the word “poverty”? In your mind, do you see pictures or words? Your mind sees pictures, not words!

Tips for Visualization Involve all 5 senses Imagine how it looks, feels, smells, sounds, and tastes Make it emotional What emotions and sensations would you be feeling if you had already achieved your goal?

Quick Write (5 minutes) In your notes, write a paragraph about a time you visualized in your mind doing something step-by-step and how it helped when you actually did it for real.

Silent Reading Read about believing it’s possible on pages 89-98 in the book entitled The Success Principles by Jack Canfield and Kent Healy. Take down one page of Cornell notes.

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