I have found that sometimes the subtle difference in our attitude, which 
of course can make a major difference in our future, can be as simple as 
the language we use. The difference in even how you talk to yourself or 
others. Consciously making a decision to quit saying what you don't want 
and to start saying what you do want. I call that faith. Believing the 
best, hoping for the best and moving toward the best. 

A few examples could be, instead of saying "What if somebody doesn't 
respond" you start saying, "What if they do respond?" Instead of saying 
"What if someone says no?" You say, "What if they say yes?" Instead of 
"What if they start and quit?" say, "What if they start and stay?" or 
"What if it doesn't work out?" You say, "What if it does work out?" and 
the list goes on and on. 

I found that when you start thinking and saying what you really want then 
your mind automatically shifts and pulls you in that direction. And 
sometimes it can be that simple, just a little twist in vocabulary that 
illustrates your attitude and philosophy. 

Our language can also affect how others perform and behave around us. A 
teenager says to a parent, "I need $10." And if the parents learn to say, 
"No comprende. That kind of language doesn't work here. We've got plenty 
of money, but that's not how you get $10." Then you teach your teenager 
how to ask, "How can I earn $10?" 

That is the magic of words. There is plenty of money here. There is money 
for everybody, but you just have to learn the magic words to get it. For 
everything you could possibly want. If you just learn the philosophy. How 
could I earn $10? Because you can't go to the soil and say, "Give me a 
harvest." You know the soil smiles and says, "Who is this clown that 
brings me his need and brings me no seed." And if you said to the soil, 
"I've got this seed and if I planted it, would you work while I sleep?" 
And the soil says, "No problem. Give me the seed. Go to sleep and I'll be 
working while you're sleeping." 

If you just understand these simple principles, teaching them to a 
teenager (or adult) is sometimes just a matter of language. It's like an 
investment account instead of a savings account. Simple language, but so 
important. It is easy to stumble through almost a lifetime and not learn 
some of these simplicities. Then you have to put up with all the lack and 
all the challenges that don't work out simply from not reading the book, 
not listening to the tape, not sitting in the class, not studying your 
language and not being willing to search so you can then find. 

But here is the great news. You can start this process anytime. For me it 
was at age 25. At 25 I'm broke. Six years later I'm a millionaire. 
Somebody says, "What kind of revolution, what kind of change, what kind of 
thinking, what kind of magic had to happen? Was it you?" And I say, "No. 
Any person, any. 
Six years, 36 to 42, 50 to 56. Whatever six years; whatever few years you 
go on an intensive, accelerated personal development curve, learning 
curve, application curve, and learning the disciplines. Now, it might not 
take the same amount of time, but I'm telling you the same changes and the 
same rewards in some different fashion are available for those who pay 
that six year price. And you might find that whether it's in the beginning 
to help get you started, or in the middle to keep you on track, that your 
language can have a great impact on your attitude, actions and results. 

To Your Success, 
Jim Rohn 

Jim Rohn is America's Foremost Business Philosopher. To learn more about 
Jim Rohn visit: Jim Rohn's Official Website