building empires of the mind final v2

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BUILDING EMPIRES OF THE MIND!

. as a man thinks so is he

Changing Our World Foundation
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Outline

Introduction Objectives

Generational Question - Our Excuses

Our Values The Thinking Habits

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Building Empires of The Future -

Objectives

1. Trigger national discourse on our collective values andthinking habits; as critical first steps in nationaltransformation

2. Start to build a generation of effective thinkers withgenerational mindset across the nationfrom Primaryto University level Target 100,000 in the next 5 years

3. Obtain feedback and input from you, to perfect andshape a nation-wide roll out

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The Critical Question....

Can Black people build prosperoussocieties?

Most, if not all Black nations remainstuck in chronic poverty andunderdevelopment; why?

What are the root causes?

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Our Response

Reasons usually offered to explain the African situation:

Slavery Denied us our best resources

Colonialism Denied us our natural evolutionEthnicity Deadly rivalry and mutual distrust

Environment Made us laidback

Government Corrupt, visionless, small-minded

Just about every reason cited for the backwardnessof Black nations has been so debunked by time

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Our Response...contd

Slavery / Annihilation: Jews not only suffered centuries of slavery but also the Holocaust

The Japanese were almost wiped out with two atomic bombs

Over 3million Vietnamese killed during the Vietnam warYet, these countries have recovered to become prosperous nations

Colonialism: Ethiopia was never colonized,

yet it is the sad portrait ofhunger and disease to theworld

Ethnicity: Malaysia has over 137 different

languages and yet Malaysia hasone of the best economic recordsin Asia

Jews are less than 0.003% of world population, yet their

contribution to civilization is unrivalled- 23% Nobel prize winners

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Response Challenged

Environment: Haiti, the only black nation outside Africa, 207 years after

independence, is still the most backward nation in the Western

hemisphere Europeans came to Africa and built functioning societies - South

Africa, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia)

Governments:

They are mere symptoms, reflecting our collective weaknesses at thehighest leadership levels. They are one of us, not aliens.

Where did we go wrong ?

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You shall know the truth, and the truth shall setyou free. Only the truth you know and act upon

sets free!!

Perhaps the roots of our problems areembedded in some of our values and thinking

habits

We need to look beyond convenientexplanations and victim mentality

Need To Look Inward8
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Thoughts of

F. Lugard About Africans

In character and temperament, the typical African of this race-type is a happy,thriftless, excitable person. (1) Lacking in self- control, (2) discipline, and (3)foresight.

Full of (4) personal vanity, with (5) little sense of veracity, fond of music.

His (6) thoughts are concentrated on the events and feelings of themoment, and he (7) suffers little from the apprehension for the future, orgrief for the past.

He (8) lacks the power of organization, and is conspicuously (9)deficient in

the management and control alike of men or business.

He loves the (10) display of power, but fails to realize its responsibility

Perhaps the two traits which have impressed me as those most characteristic ofthe African native are his lack of apprehension and his lack of ability to

visualize the future

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Spotlight on Our Values

Lugards 10 observed traits are still very

visible today, 100 years after!!

Are we eternally shackled by our values andthinking habits?

Because...as a man thinks so is he!!

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Building Empires of The Mind

Values &Thinking Habits

See TheBig Picture

FocusedThinking

CreativeThinking

PossibilityThinking

RealisticThinking

StrategicThinking

ReflectiveThinking

PopularThinking

SharedThinking

UnselfishThinking

Wisdom

Courage

Moderation

Justice

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Building Empires of The MindValuesThe Foundation

Wisdom

Vision, understanding,insight, prudence versus

blind animal instinct

Build on the four Cardinal Values

Justice

Rightness, Righteousness,

Justice is beauty of the soul; Weare just or unjust to ourselvesbefore we are just or unjust to

others.

Courage

The willingness to act on yourconvictions even if it costs you

reputation, convenience or socialacceptance

Moderation

Unlike materialism relates to

self-control, temperance,contentment

From ancient times decline in courage has been considered the beginning

of the end Alexander Solzhenitsyn

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Wisdom: Gods View

By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by

understanding he set the heavens in place Prov. -13:9

...before His deeds of old I was appointed from eternity,from the beginning, before the world began. Prov. -8:22-23

Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it costall you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will

exalt you; embrace her, and she will honour you

- Prov. 4:7-8

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Justice: Gods View

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin makethnations miserable - Prov.13:34

Righteousness and justice are the foundation ofyour throne; love and faithfulness go before you

-Psalm 89:14

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Courage - Gods View

And he gave Joshua ...a charge, and said, Be strong andof a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of

Israel into the land which I swear... Deut 31:23

Be strongand ofgood courage and act. Do not be afraid ordismayed for the Lord God, my God, is with you. God will

not fail you or forsake you1 Chron 28:20

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Moderation: Gods View

Godliness with contentment is great gain -1Tim. 6:6

What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and

loses his soul -Mark 8:36

...the deceitfulness of riches, the lust of the flesh chokedthe word. -Mark 4:19

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth,where moth and rust destroy, and ... thieves break in

..Mat 6:19

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No problem can withstand the assault of

sustained thinking

Voltaire

No society can rise above the collective

thinking level of its people

As a man thinks, so is he...

Now, lets THINK

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Reminders.

We cannot truly face life until we face the fact that it

will be taken from us -Billy Graham

We are not here to make a living; we are here to

enrich the world - Woodrow Wilson

And in the end, its not the years in your life thatcount, its the life in your years

- Abraham Lincoln

Life isnt about finding yourself; Life is about

creating yourselfGeorge Bernard Shaw

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Building Empires of The Mind

Values &Thinking Habits

See TheBig Picture

FocusedThinking

CreativeThinking

PossibilityThinking

RealisticThinking

StrategicThinking

ReflectiveThinking

PopularThinking

SharedThinking

UnselfishThinking

Wisdom

Courage

Moderation

Justice

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Habit 1: See The Big Picture

A small man is made up of small thoughts Victor Hugo

Youve got to think about big things while you are doing small things

so that all the small things go in the right direction Alvin Toffler

a. Empowers you to lead

b. Keeps you on target

c. Keeps you from beingcaught in the mundane

Big Picture Thinkers

Learn continually; Listen intentionally; Live Completely; Look Expansively

d. Allows you to see what otherssee

e. Promotes teamwork

f. Helps you to chart unchartedterritory

Benefits

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Developing Big Picture

Thinking

1. Dont strive for certainty - be comfortable with ambiguity,think broadly and juggle seemingly contradictory

2. Learn from every single experience

3. Gain insight from a variety of people

4. Give yourself permission to expand your worlddontlimit your thought

Thinking QuestionAm I thinking beyond myself and my world

so that I process ideas with a holistic perspective?

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HABIT 2 Focused Thinking

The immature mind hops from one thing to another; themature mind seeks to follow through Harry A. Overstreet

To be able to concentrate for a considerable time is essential to difficult

achievement Bertrand Russell

Concentration is the secret of strength in politics, in war, in trade in short in allmanagement of human affairs Ralph Waldo Emerson

1. Harnesses energy toward a desired

goal

2. Gives ideas time to develop

3. Brings clarity to the target

4. Takes you to the next level

Benefits

Thinking Question

Am I dedicated to removing distractions and mental clutter so that I canconcentrate with clarity on real issues?

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How To Stay Focused

1) Remove distractions:Engage in activities that give the highest return first

2) Make time for focused thinking: Set a place and the time to think; pick

your most productive time of the day for your focused thinking

3) Keep items of focus in front of you

4) Set goals: Helps you to focus your attention and give you direction in

identifying a final destination

5) Question your progress: Am I seeing a return for my investment of

focused thinking time?

6) Be willing to give up: Things you love in order to focus on what has the

greatest impact

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Habit 3 Creative thinking

Imagination is more important than knowledge AlbertEinstein

Highly creative people are dedicated to ideas. They dont rely on their talents

alone... They know how to manipulate to its fullest. Annette Moser-Wellman

All human development, no matter what form it takes, must be outside the

rules; otherwise, we would never have anything new. Charles Kettering

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artistonce hegrows up Pablo Picasso

a. Value ideas

b. Explore options

c. Embrace ambiguity

a. Celebrate the offbeat

b. Connect theunconnected

c. Dont fear failure

Creative Thinkers

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Becoming a Creative Thinker

Remove creativity killers: thoughtssuch as*There is only one way*Thats not logical *We tried that before *It cant be done, etc

Think creatively by asking the right questions: ask yourselfquestions such as - *Why must it be done this way? * What is the root problem?

*What are the underlying issues? *Who has a different perspective on this?

Develop a creative environment: a negative environment killsthousands of great ideas every minute

Spend time with other creative people: creativity is contagious;iron sharpens iron

Get out of your box: de-link fromyour history and personal limitations

Creative ideas become more creative when you have a plan, using the modelThink Collect Create Correct Connect

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HABIT 4 Realistic Thinking

Reality is the difference between what we wish and what is.

Until thought is linked with purpose there is no intelligent accomplishment. James Allen

Idealism increases in direct proportion to ones distance from the problem.

John Galsworthy

When you approach a problem, strip yourself of preconceived opinion and

prejudice, assemble and learn the facts of the situation, make the decisionwhich seems to you to be the most honest and stick to it. - Chester Bowles

Minimizes downside risk

Gives you a target & gameplan; a catalyst for change

Provides a foundation to build on

Utilizes available resources inbringing a dream to fruition

Benefits

Realistic thinking enables dealing with possible sources of failure and planning for them

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Five Ways To Improve

Realistic Thinking

1) Develop an appreciation for truth: You cant think well in the absence of

facts or in the presence of poor information

2) Think through the pros and cons: Examine an issue from many angles

and really count the cost of a possible course of action

3) Imagine the worst-case scenario: Discover and examine worst-case

scenarios

4) Align your thinking with your resources: Align your resources with

your objectives

Thinking QuestionAm I building a solid mental foundation on facts

so that I can think with certainty?

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Habit 5 Strategic Thinking

The will to win is worthless if you do not have the will toprepare. Thane Yost

Strategy is first trying to understand where you sit in todays world. Not whereyou wish you were. Then, understand where you want to be five years out.Finally its assessing the realistic chances of getting from here to there.Jack Welch

Strategic thinking is like showering, you have to keep doing it. Olan Hendrix

It simplifies difficult challenges

It prompts you to ask the rightquestions

It reduces the margin of error

Benefits

It gives you influence with

others It prepares you today for an

uncertain tomorrow

It enables you plan ahead

Thinking Question

Am I implementing plans that give me direction for today and increasemy potential for tomorrow?

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Identify the real issues/objectives & break it: To focus effectively break

issues into smaller, more manageable parts (Before it can be solved, a

problem must be clearly defined. William Feather)

Ask why before how: Dont jump thegun; think through all steps required toaccomplish goals / targets / objectives

Develop your plan/resources: Start with the obvious - obvious elements

build mental momentum and initiate creativity and intensity

Put the right people in the right place: Ensure that the right people are

deployed in the right places to implement your plan

Keep repeating the process: Invest time; go through thought out process

over and over again

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HABIT 6 Possibility Thinking

People who believe they cant, dont but if you believe youcan, you can!

Nothing is so embarrassing as watching someone do something that you said

could not be done Sam Ewing

Big thinkers are specialists in creating positive, forward looking, optimisticpictures in their own minds and in the minds of others. David J. Schwartz

The word impossible is not in my dictionary. Napoleon Bonaparte

Are optimistic Explore options freely

Imbibe energizedthinking

Do not harbour fear Free up their minds to

think

Are not limited by failure

Features of Possibility Thinkers

Thinking Question

Am I unleashing the enthusiasm of possibility thinking to find solutions for evenseemingly impossible situations?

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Stop focusing on the impossibilities: Dont dwell on what is wrongwith any situation and dont dismiss anything as impossible

Look for possibilities in every situation: Look for positive possibilitiesdespite the circumstance

Dream one size bigger: Prompt yourself to dream one size bigger thanyou normally do

Question the Status Quo: Growth means change; change requireschallenging the status quo

Find inspiration from great achievers: Learn from and study greatachievers; find some achievers you admire and study them

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HABIT 7 Reflective Thinking

To doubt everything or to believe everything are two

equally convenient solutions; both dispense with thenecessity of reflection. Jules Henri Poincare

Reading without reflecting has been compared to eating without digesting

Reflective thinking turns experience into insight - Experience is a jewel, and ithad need be so, for it is often purchased at an infinite rate. - WilliamShakespeare

Benefits

1. Gives you true perspective

2. Takes a good experience andmakes it a valuable experience

3. Clarifies the big picture

4. Increases your confidencein decision making

Thinking Question

Am I regularly revisiting the past to gain a true perspective and think with understanding?

Did I lead by example today? Did I lift my people and organization to a higher level?

What did I do and how did I do it?

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Set aside time for reflection and self examination:Reflection can be an uncomfortable activity but very resourceful

Remove yourself from distractions: Reflection requires solitude

Regularly review your calendar or journal: They showwhether your activities match your priorities and whether you are makingprogress

Ask the right questions: The value you receive from reflecting willdepend on the kinds of questions you ask yourself

Cement your learning through action:

Build perspective within context

Continually connect with your journey

Get counsel and direction concerning the future

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HABIT 8 Question Popular Thinking

When people blindly follow a trend, theyre not doing theirown thinking, The problem with popular thinking is that itdoesnt require you to think at all. - Kevin Myers

The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from the

old ones. - John Maynard Keynes If you want to become a good thinker, prepare yourself for the possibility of

becoming unpopular. Going against popular thinking can be very difficult,

whether in business, or a as teenager ignoring main stream values

Pitfalls

It offers false hope

It limits you

Popular thinking is slow to embrace change if itdoes at all

Popular thinking brings only average results:

Popular thinking = Normal = Average

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Think before you follow: Think about whats best and not whatspopular

Appreciate thinking different from your own: Learn from people withdifferent backgrounds, education levels, professional experience,

personal interests, etc Continually question your own thinking: The greatest enemy to

tomorrows success is todays success

Try new things in new ways: Most people are more satisfied with oldproblems than committed to finding new solutions

Get used to being uncomfortable: Its like swimming upstream

How to Question Popular Thinking

Thinking Question

Am I consciously rejecting the limitations of common thinking in order toaccomplish

uncommon results?

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HABIT 9 Shared Thinking

All great thinkers engage in shared thinking because :

Shared thinking is faster than solo thinking: You learn moreand quickly from someone with experience

Shared thinking is more innovative then solo thinking:If you combine your thoughts with the thoughts of others, you will come up withthoughts youve never had

Shared thinking brings more value, quality andmaturity than solo thinking: Brings about a broader range of

personal history and maturity to the table

Shared thinking is the only way to have great thinking:Every great idea begins with three or more good ideas, fostered by sharedthinking

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HABIT 10
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HABIT 10

The Joy of Unselfish Thinking

We cannot hold a torch to light anothers path withoutbrightening our own. - Ben Sweetland; Unselfish thinking isthinking beyond yourself

It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives,

nor the amount of money one has in the bank that counts. These mean nothing. Itis simply success that measures success. George Washington Carver

There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another humanbeing; to help someone to succeed. Alan Loy McGinnis

Benefits

1. Brings personal fulfillment

2. Adds value to others

3. Builds values / virtues like gratitude, love, respect, patience, discipline

4. Increases the quality of life

5. Helps create a legacy and makes a person part of a purpose greater thanones self

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Put others first: Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit but in humilityconsider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your owninterests, but also to the interest of others.- Phil 2: 3-4 (NIV)

Expose yourself to situations where people with needs can be

assisted Give quietly or anonymously: It empowers and encourages you to do more

Invest in people intentionally: The highest level of unselfish thinking is whenyou give of yourself to another person for their personal development or well being

Continually check your motives: It is important to continually examine yourmotives to make sure youre not sliding backwards into selfishness

How ToExperience Unselfish Thinking

Thinking Question

Am I continually considering others and their journey in order to think with

maximum collaboration?

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What Next

Over the Next 24 months

Engage 25 primary and secondary schools

Target 10 corporate bodies

Deploy social media networks

Public seminar Invite a respected figure

One illustrative childrens book

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Now, rate yourthinking habiton a scale of

1-10

State yourone least

demonstrated

value

Feedback and Input

What can youcommit to doin the next 6

months?What can we improve?

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Tool for Shared Thinking

Six Thinking Hats- is a simple, effective thinking process that helpspeople to be more productive, focused, and mindfully involved

There are two main purposes to the six thinking hats:

1. Simplify thinking by allowing a thinker to deal with one thing at a time Focus The focusing of the suns ray can melt the toughest metals;

focusing the mental ability of many people on a problem can more easilysolve any problem

Time Saving In normal thinking or argument if some says something,others have to respond. With parallel thinking every thinker at everymoment is looking in the same direction

2. To allow a switch in thinking

3. Removal of Ego Confrontational and adversarial thinking exacerbate theego problem

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The Six Thinking Hats

The White Hat calls for information known or needed - "Thefacts, just the facts."

The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and optimism; underthis hat you explore the positives and probe for value andbenefit

The Black Hat is judgment - spots the difficulties and dangers /where things might go wrong; its probably the most powerfuland useful of the Hats, but a problem if overused

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The Six Thinking Hats

1. The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches and intuitionwhen using this hat you can express emotions andfeelings and share fears, likes, dislikes, loves, and hates

2. The Green Hat focuses on creativity, possibilities,alternatives, and new ideas; it's an opportunity toexpress new concepts and new perceptions

3. The Blue Hat is used to manage the thinking process -it's the control mechanism that ensures the Six ThinkingHats guidelines are observed.

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Introduction

God designed and equipped us withan extremely powerful mind to helpus fulfil our purpose in life

Individually, why then do we fall shortof our dreams and lifes highestcalling?

As a race, why are black nationsbackward?

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What to destroy:1. Foolishness (in thought & deed)

2. Fear

3. Instant gratification

4. Self gratification

5. Pride

6. Power drunkenness

7. Lack of Self control

8. Disorder

9. Myopic thinking

Empires of The Mind

What to Build:

Wisdom(in thought & deed)

Courage

Long Term thinking

Generational mindset

Humility & Contentment

Purposeful Leadership

Discipline

Organization/Planning

Big Picture thinking

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