Here we are, at the end of our journey. The time sure has flown by. I trust that you have been able to take some of the ideas we have learned so far and apply them to your own life.Let’s take the time to reflect on what we have learned during our six previous stops.

We started back in part #1 and we learned that the mind and body are so interconnected, that to ensure a healthy body, we must think the right thoughts - positive thoughts.

That led us into part #2, which explained that our bodies have very strong physiological responses in relation to our emotions. In fact, if we think positive thoughts, we will benefit by positive reactions in the body. Of course, the opposite is also true.

Session #3 showed you that you could choose to banish your negative thoughts! You can learn to control your thinking - it takes perseverance and practice.

Our next session, #4, demonstrated how important it is to have a positive reaction to unplanned external events. We found that the positive response would set you on a positive course.

In session #5, you learned about how positive thinking can actually make you more productive. I am sure you will reap great benefits in both your personal and professional life by being more productive.

Part #6, concentrated on looking for the good in others and experiences. Practicing this theory can help you banish negative thoughts from your life forever.

Without further ado, let’s get started on part #7 where we will talk about how this journey to becoming a positive thinker will not always be easy.

Have you ever noticed that the best achievements in your life were not always easy?

Maybe you had to work very long hours to capture that promotion which catapulted you into your dream job. Perhaps, you spent the first year of your child’s life existing on very little sleep. You might even have sacrificed an exciting youth to get stellar marks in college or university.

I bet that when you think back on your achievements, your memories about the difficulties in getting there have long since faded.

The same is true with acquiring the power of positive thinking.

IT IS NOT ALWAYS EASY

An established habit of any kind is not broken by a few feeble attempts. Persistence and determined effort will overcome even the most dominant habit. I know you can even overcome the dreaded entrenched habit of allowing negative thoughts to pervade your mind!

Hard to believe, but Aristotle had the handle on habits way back in his day and age. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an art, but a habit.

The condition necessary to succeed in changing your mental thoughts from the negative to the positive is PERSISTENCE. Every time the negative thoughts you are trying to banish, reappear - you must have the ability to persist.

Persistence really should not be too difficult to achieve. The beauty of the power of positive thinking is that you can practice it anywhere, under any circumstances and in connection with whatever your career or your personal situation may be.

You must be your own instructor because others cannot instruct you. Instructors are not the owners of your thoughts.

You must select and earn your own lessons and find out and correct your own mistakes.

I recognize how difficult this journey can be. I guarantee that perseverance; persistence and determination to succeed will overcome any obstacles and bring you to success.

Perhaps over the route of your FREE mini course you have succeeded on a few occasions to banish your negative thinking. The real question is:

Have you banished negative thinking for good?

Likely, your answer is no, but don’t despair.

The fact is, if you have had any previous success, even on a limited basis, this proves you have the ability to practice positive thinking.

What a person has achieved once, they can achieve again.

This point is important because it indicates that complete success in banishing negative thoughts is attainable, despite the difficulties you may encounter.

Perseverance in changing your negative thinking habits into positive thinking habits is essential. Orison Swett Marden made this profound statement about habits that I think is very appropriate when thinking about learning positive thinking:

“The beginning of a habit lies in an invisible thread, but every time we repeat the act we strengthen the strand, and add to it another filament, until it becomes a great cable and binds us irrevocably, thought and act. ”

Do not get discouraged. Remember that events of more or less importance will enter your life from time to time - that is understandable.

You may even have incidences that seem like failures, but they may all be overcome and turned into success. Remember, each and every time you recognize the pervasiveness of your negative thoughts, you are learning.

There is an old Chinese proverb that says, “Remain careful to the end as in the beginning, and you will not fail in your enterprise.”

To achieve greatness, to achieve the power of positive thinking, your must persevere. It is the only possible course of action if you truly want to succeed in changing your life through positive thoughts.

I truly believe in the power of positive thinking and the profound changes it can have in your life. I hope you are beginning to see the great impact positive thoughts can have in your life.

Your journey may be difficult at times. Always remember that your greatest achievements usually come after hard work and perseverance.

I have enjoyed our journey together and truly hope that you can capture all the wonder and power of positive thinking.