For many people, the idea that they should only be grateful for receiving something after they receive it is a common feeling, or view. I am hoping to bust that view wide open, and explain why we need to look at it from another angle and perspective.

You see, if you are in a situation where you think you have nothing, you may tell yourself that you are broke, penniless, and with no hope. I can understand how you may come up with that view, but I can assure you too, that by twisting this on its side, you will see a massive change occur to you and your fortunes in life.

A bold statement? No, just a proof of an existing law of the universe.

Having thought about the above option, now consider this possibility:

You sit down, and write out all the things you are grateful for, including, as an example, your health, the fact you have a roof over your head, the fact you are reading this on a computer, where less than 20% of the world's population have a PC, or access to the internet, you can actually read, and write, and so many other possibilities, the options are almost infinite.

Now I understand you may say yeah, that's right, but that does not solve my problems now. Well, let me tell you something. The simple fact of being grateful can be taken to a new level. Consider and write down your deepest goals, and desires. All the wealthy people do this, whether they admit to it or not. Also, consider and thank the universe for providing all the things you wanted, as if you already have them. This is a key point here.

To explain in more detail, when we set our mind set in a place where we already tell our subconscious that we have the items we want, we are in effect, reprogramming our mental circuits, and this will in time, allow our selves to direct, and cause circumstances to manifest where we are more likely to come into contact with those things we want. I genuinely understand how many people may find this difficult to either comprehend, or believe at first, but these principles have been proven over time, by many thousands of successful people, many of them not born with a silver spoon in their mouths.

Again, I draw on experiences from my own life, where I have been thankful for something in advance of actually receiving it, and later, found that I often got better than I expected. One example in my life is when I planned and was grateful for a new job in a new city, six months before I was offered the position.

The fact is that these truths are profound, and For many people, the idea that they should only be grateful for receiving something after they receive it is a common feeling, or view. I am hoping to bust that view wide open, and explain why we need to look at it from another angle and perspective.

even if you do not understand how they work at first, just doing them anyway, makes a difference to your life and results.

Let me ask you, if you are not an engineer, and are not familiar with the inner workings of a car engine, do you doubt it works, when you get in the car? No. You know that it will work, and just do it, even though you may not be a mechanical engineer. The same with flight, and many more examples.

Hence, to succeed in acquiring more than you imagined possible at first, just be thankful in advance, as if you already possess the items, wealth, or security you want. You already have it, and it is simply a case of being thankful for it.

We are all able to reach massive levels of success in our lives, provided we have the right tools, attitudes, and people around us.

These three ingredients are able to combine to produce a very strongly focused, and driven person, to achieve all their aims.

When I mention tools, I am referring to the books that we read, and the personal development information and courses we attend. Our mind's deepest levels of thought are affected subconsciously, by the teachings we expose ourselves to.

This may at first sound a little over the top, but it has been proven over time, that we are all a result of the information we take in, over our lives. Putting this another way, it can be said that we are the result of everything around us. If we surround ourselves with motivated people, successful thinking, and a can-do attitude, we are more likely to prosper and be successful, than if we associate ourselves with people of little ambition, or belief in themselves.

It is important to always make an effort to follow role models we would like to aspire to. We can even take parts of multiple people, and form that them into the concrete model you follow.

Naturally, to piece this all together, we need to make sure that our attitude is right as well. It is far more beneficial and effective, to ensure we have the right attitude of success, or expectation of the right outcomes from our efforts. It has been proven that if we do not expect anything, we are sub consciously expecting a negative, or no positive result. However, with an expectation of success, you will more closely match your desired result.

Finally, it is important to ensure that you surround yourself with as many successful people as possible.

Look for people in the industries that interest you, or people who have achieved similar outcomes to your desires. You will be amazed at the number of people that will be flattered to talk to you, and teach you more.

In conclusion, your success depends on your attitude, and material you surround yourself with.

Reading daily, or listening to audios in your car, or public transport is an ideal way to maximize your time, and program yourself for success.

Many of you will probably have read about, or heard it mentioned that we have unlimited power within us, but may not have had any more explained to clarify the meaning of human power. Whilst this topic can be extrapolated into a very complex discussion, I would like to simply summarise the point that we, as human beings, have many more powers than most of us at first recognise. I am not talking about something mythical, like being able to fly unaided, but rather, in terms of our mind and mental abilities.

Whilst I recognise that for some of you, this will be obvious, I know that for many others, this will be new. The fact is that the mind is capable of incredible feats, and accomplishments. It is however, up to us, to make the effort to develop the skills to use these facilities that we all have. Equally important, is the requirement to learn to use our intuition, which some refer to as the sixth sense, as that combined with our mind power is very powerful and valuable.

One way to explain this point is to use the example of a couple, living in the middle of no where, without electricity. Now, imagine that they are transported into the current, modern world, and are given a set of very low wattage light bulbs, and the surprise and awe when they flick the light switch on an and off.

Naturally, if they had never seen light by electricity before, they would be very impressed with the light they could now see. However, Imagine then, that after some time, they were given a high wattage lamp, and shown the difference in light, almost like comparing a 25 Watt light to a 100 Watt lamp. Again, needless to say, they would be even more impressed than before. Now, my point comes, in that the power, by the electricity that was available, was always there. The only difference is that the lamps were improved, to be able to 'show off' the brighter light. However, the electricity supply was always there.

Translating the above, slightly outlandish story to yourself as a human, you already have all the potential power and energy running through you. It is simply a case of setting up your self to accurately reflect outwards, in all your glory, your power and energy, and potential that is already in you. I know it is a round about way to make the point, but I'm sure you see clearly where this is already going.

You already have all the potential, and magnificence in you, and it is the programming of your brain that will be the difference in you expressing your brilliance and glory, outwards. Remember that you are the sum of your thoughts, and often, that will be the sole difference between a true success, and someone who is under performing.