With this said, the reality is that most people do not realise the inherent power of their thoughts and as such go about their lives steeped in one mindset.
During his recent “Success is a Choice” motivational workshop, hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, Robin shared his passion for personal empowerment with a large audience.
Every journey starts with an action
According to Robin, the single most important step to take when considering a change – be it in terms of one’s private life, business or career – is to take action.
“Action is a doing word and therefore it supersedes the time you spend contemplating change from the comfort of your armchair,” says Robin and adds that action fuels thought.
He is adamant that when one raises the quality of one’s thoughts, success will follow since it manifests our destiny.
During the workshop, he proposed several methods to assist individuals with mind power training. The techniques he uses focuses on the subconscious as a powerful part of the human mind. It is his view that by learning how to unlock this part of your brain, you can improve your mind’s ability to solve problems, and gain control over distracting thoughts.
The following mind power training techniques can assist you in tapping into this “unexplored” part of your brain: visualization, meditation, step out of your comfort zone and, sleeping (lucid dreaming).
NWU an active enabler of impact
The workshop was very well received and was the result of a collaborative venture between the bhive Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and the Alumni Office.
According to Annelie Steenkamp, a representative of the bhive EDC, the aim of the event was to motivate and encourage the community to embrace new opportunities for success and by doing so set in motion a movement of proactivity – especially with regards to entrepreneurship.
The Alumni Office shares this sentiment and adds that it is important for individuals to be aware of their decision making processes. “Too often we operate on automatic, doing things by habit rather than by making conscious decisions,” says Zanele Ngobese, alumni coordinator.
* The bhive EDC represents a dynamic hub of entrepreneurial activity within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
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Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-chancellor for planning and campus operations in Vanderbijlpark, welcomes attendees to the workshop.
