You Are The Master of Your Own Destiny

"I am master of my own destiny, and I can make my life anything that I wish it to be."

-- John McDonald

When You Think You Know Everything

"Those who think they know everything will learn nothing. Those who approach a subject with doubt and resistance will learn very little. There is not much hope for them. But those who take up any subject with an open mind, willing to learn anything that will contribute to their advancement, comfort, and happiness, are wise."

-- John McDonald

Any Picture Firmly Held in Any Mind

"Mind, no matter what form it is apparently contained in, holds images, pictures. And any picture firmly held in any mind, in any form, is bound to come forth. That is the great, unchanging Universal Law that, when we cooperate with it intelligently, makes us absolute masters of the conditions and situations in our lives."

-- John McDonald

If You Do Not Set a Definite Objective You Will Get Nowhere

 "A set definite objective must be established if we are to accomplish anything in a big way.  You may have no definite plan in life except the fact that you want to get ahead. All the desire in the world will get you nowhere; what is necessary to do first is to establish a set definite objective firmly within."

-- John McDonald

Gradually Expand Your Full Capacity

 "The wise thing to do is to grow to it as marathon runners do, by first running a mile, then two miles, then three, gradually expanding their capacity to eventually cover the full distance."

-- John McDonald

Transfer Your Life Force To Your Desire

 "When you set your mind on anything, whether it be small or large, tangible or intangible — a pencil, a hat, an automobile, a home, great riches, and education, a profession, or travel — you transfer a portion of your life force to that thing, otherwise it could not be drawn to you. And you continue to nourish it as long as you hold it in mind, and the intensity of your desire governs the power with which the force is directed."

-- John McDonald

Persistently Hold On To Your Goal

"When you persistently hold to your goal, and keep absolutely airtight secretiveness, the Outer Mind finds no escape for its increasing energy, and in desperation it plunges through, like the overload of steam through the safety valve of a boiler, and your objective is reached."

-- John McDonald