Mr. Fingers
Senior Don Juan
- Joined
- May 26, 2003
- Messages
- 230
- Reaction score
- 52
LOL! This is priceless..and yes that is exactly what I am saying.
Authentic Confidence
- Thread starter Mr. Fingers
- Start date
Mr. Fingers
Senior Don Juan
- Joined
- May 26, 2003
- Messages
- 230
- Reaction score
- 52
Okay Okay, for real.
The aim of this thread was to encourage you to stop your thoughts so that you become AWARE that you are having those thoughts..get me? Instead of letting your mind cruise on autopilot, sifting through time, you embrace the moment you are in. When we let our minds constantly wander through the past/future, to me THAT is life spent in a stupor, letting our minds go buck wild like tigers on crack or some sh!t. To this day I struggle with my mind, I feel it pull me like gravity into past events and hope/desires of the future, when I catch myself doing this I totally snap out of that trance, my awareness becomes sharper and I perceive reality so much clearer. Sure, meditation helps in this respect. But it's not the only way. LEARNING is by far the best way to engage reality and tell the internal dialogue to take a hike. You hit it on the nose dude. When you were learning to ride that bike, where was your mind? Were you thinking of your first kiss right then and there? Were you wondering what your mom was gonna cook for dinner? Hell no! You kept yourself IN THE MOMENT so that you wouldn't bust your ass! The same goes for any creative activity that requires focus and concentration. Personally, I believe there is no greater boost of confidence than when you can control and direct your thoughts into new experiences, ways of thinking and of course, macking tha ladies. It all begins in your mind! So let me ask you 2 questions:
1. Where are you?
2. What time is it?
The aim of this thread was to encourage you to stop your thoughts so that you become AWARE that you are having those thoughts..get me? Instead of letting your mind cruise on autopilot, sifting through time, you embrace the moment you are in. When we let our minds constantly wander through the past/future, to me THAT is life spent in a stupor, letting our minds go buck wild like tigers on crack or some sh!t. To this day I struggle with my mind, I feel it pull me like gravity into past events and hope/desires of the future, when I catch myself doing this I totally snap out of that trance, my awareness becomes sharper and I perceive reality so much clearer. Sure, meditation helps in this respect. But it's not the only way. LEARNING is by far the best way to engage reality and tell the internal dialogue to take a hike. You hit it on the nose dude. When you were learning to ride that bike, where was your mind? Were you thinking of your first kiss right then and there? Were you wondering what your mom was gonna cook for dinner? Hell no! You kept yourself IN THE MOMENT so that you wouldn't bust your ass! The same goes for any creative activity that requires focus and concentration. Personally, I believe there is no greater boost of confidence than when you can control and direct your thoughts into new experiences, ways of thinking and of course, macking tha ladies. It all begins in your mind! So let me ask you 2 questions:
1. Where are you?
2. What time is it?
Nooby Doo
Don Juan
I started a thread in the discussion forum about the best threads/ posters. Your name came up a number of times Fingers and now I see why!
Kudos to you man, your posts are off the chain!
Kudos to you man, your posts are off the chain!
raven_82
Don Juan
awesome shyt!
Fantastic thread this.
About going bald. I have a slightly receeding hairline at the age of 20 (moreso than any of my oter friends). If it grew long enough, it could really be seen, but ever since I shaved it down to some 4-5mm I have been getting more stares and more compliments on my looks than ever before. It doesn't really matter.
About going bald. I have a slightly receeding hairline at the age of 20 (moreso than any of my oter friends). If it grew long enough, it could really be seen, but ever since I shaved it down to some 4-5mm I have been getting more stares and more compliments on my looks than ever before. It doesn't really matter.
dead_romeo
Senior Don Juan
- Joined
- Feb 18, 2002
- Messages
- 441
- Reaction score
- 3
You're a wise man Fingers, and I thoroughly enjoy your posts, you have an excellent attitude that alot of people on this site could learn from.
One question: The first time I was introduced to the concept of shutting down the internal dialogue was in a Carlos Castaneda book, I think it was 'Tales of Power'. Is that where you got that concept from?
Keep up the great posts.
One question: The first time I was introduced to the concept of shutting down the internal dialogue was in a Carlos Castaneda book, I think it was 'Tales of Power'. Is that where you got that concept from?
Keep up the great posts.
LuckyStrike
Don Juan
This one deserves a *bump*
Excellent topic Mr. Fingers
What you are saying about the mind and living in the now are dealt with in "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1577311523?v=glance
And yes walking around without having to think is a wonderful gift to have
What you are saying about the mind and living in the now are dealt with in "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1577311523?v=glance
And yes walking around without having to think is a wonderful gift to have
Alphamale1821
Senior Don Juan
Authentic confidence is knowing who you are and you place and potential in the world. There's so many posers around here so it's no surprise that many people are taking advice like "fake it till you make" they'll eventually crash when chicks find out they are simply a masked AFC.
Interceptor
Master Don Juan
Authentic confidence comes from you FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE in action or reaction.
The circumstances YOU, YOURSELF EXPERIENCE First Hand is what forms the basis of your beliefs.
I will give you a tip:
In all of your life, there HAVE been circumstances and EVIDENCE that have formed your opinon of yourself.
If you feel ugly...you have probably experienced and event that enacted that belief to take hold.
However, at some point as well....you have received evidence in an event that showed you the OPPOSITE.
Meaning, that at some point in your life SOMEONE SOMEWHERE thought you were ATTRACTIVE.
BUT......
Your NEGATIVE self perception was much stronger....
....and you IGNORED it, and thought it was NOT REAL.
This can go for everything.
"I'm not attractive enough."
YES, you ARE.
"I don't have enough money."
YES, You DO.
"I'm too Shy."
NO, you're NOT.
"I will never be LOVED."
YES, You WILL.
"Women just don't like me."
YES, they DO.
The most damaging enemy we face is our NEGATIVE SELF.
This Negative Self has power over you , only because you let it.
Instead, give power to your Positive Self.
And only recognize the positive circumstances, people, places, and things in your life.
Be grateful for them.
The more grateful you are for them, the more likely you will see more of it.
The more you focus your energy on the positive, the more positive you will see.
But unfortunately, Vice Versa.
If you focus on the Negative, you have made a conscious decision to IGNORE the Positive...that could very well be staring at you in the face.
If logically, by reading this and agreeing with me, you realize thatthis is self defeating and illogical....why then have you made that choice so many times in the past???!
Your authentic confidence will evolve when you experience first hand events, these events will form your self perception.
BY Focusing on the Positive Aspects ONLY in your life, the self perception will be stronger and take hold over any negativity that may form.
It is not EASY.
But it is PROBABLE.
It is also your RIGHT.
As you have a RIGHT to live Happily. And live YOUR DREAMS.
No one can deny this for you.
Only YOU can stop yourself.
Be happy and fulfilled.
It's your right, and your duty to yourself.
The circumstances YOU, YOURSELF EXPERIENCE First Hand is what forms the basis of your beliefs.
I will give you a tip:
In all of your life, there HAVE been circumstances and EVIDENCE that have formed your opinon of yourself.
If you feel ugly...you have probably experienced and event that enacted that belief to take hold.
However, at some point as well....you have received evidence in an event that showed you the OPPOSITE.
Meaning, that at some point in your life SOMEONE SOMEWHERE thought you were ATTRACTIVE.
BUT......
Your NEGATIVE self perception was much stronger....
....and you IGNORED it, and thought it was NOT REAL.
This can go for everything.
"I'm not attractive enough."
YES, you ARE.
"I don't have enough money."
YES, You DO.
"I'm too Shy."
NO, you're NOT.
"I will never be LOVED."
YES, You WILL.
"Women just don't like me."
YES, they DO.
The most damaging enemy we face is our NEGATIVE SELF.
This Negative Self has power over you , only because you let it.
Instead, give power to your Positive Self.
And only recognize the positive circumstances, people, places, and things in your life.
Be grateful for them.
The more grateful you are for them, the more likely you will see more of it.
The more you focus your energy on the positive, the more positive you will see.
But unfortunately, Vice Versa.
If you focus on the Negative, you have made a conscious decision to IGNORE the Positive...that could very well be staring at you in the face.
If logically, by reading this and agreeing with me, you realize thatthis is self defeating and illogical....why then have you made that choice so many times in the past???!
Your authentic confidence will evolve when you experience first hand events, these events will form your self perception.
BY Focusing on the Positive Aspects ONLY in your life, the self perception will be stronger and take hold over any negativity that may form.
It is not EASY.
But it is PROBABLE.
It is also your RIGHT.
As you have a RIGHT to live Happily. And live YOUR DREAMS.
No one can deny this for you.
Only YOU can stop yourself.
Be happy and fulfilled.
It's your right, and your duty to yourself.
squirrels
Master Don Juan
- Joined
- Apr 15, 2003
- Messages
- 6,628
- Reaction score
- 178
- Age
- 45
What do you do when your passion and your talent don't necessarily overlap?
iwanttofight
Senior Don Juan
- Joined
- Oct 28, 2011
- Messages
- 213
- Reaction score
- 3
Mr fingers you are a scholar and a gentleman
Serg897
Master Don Juan
Thank you for bumping this post! A true gem.
iwanttofight
Senior Don Juan
- Joined
- Oct 28, 2011
- Messages
- 213
- Reaction score
- 3
Mr fingers you write great stuff my friend. I can not wait until your next post
