Who's at your table?

If you're familiar with Napoleon Hill you may recall the story of the dinner table.  A man seeking to achieve his goals and become highly successful hits upon a strategy to acquire the characteristics and qualities that he believes are necessary to succeed.  Possibly the idea of paying a guru or a life coach was not an option at the time (during the 1930s) therefore his chosen strategy was to imagine that he was dining with the people that he admired and inspired him. 

The subject of our tale imagined his guests seated around a large table and in his mind he would address each one in turn.  First praising them for the qualities and characteristics which he admired and then affirming that he intended to develop these qualities and characteristics for himself.  And that was it.  Every evening before he retired he’d sit down with his “guests”, pay them tribute and reaffirmed his commitment to developing similar qualities in himself.  

The result was; he planted within his subconscious an overwhelming desire to change his mindset, outlook and personal qualities.  His powerful message to his subconscious was seeded in his system and synchronised all his efforts consciously and unconsciously in pursuit of his desired outcome.  Thereby attracting the information, opportunities and the people who would help and support his purpose.

I think this is a fabulous story.  Just think, you have the power through your own subconscious and imagination to change your mindset and your personality traits.  

Are the qualities which you do not currently possess but would like?  How would having these qualities improve your life or your ability to achieve your goals?  

Here are the guests at my table:

Nelson Mandela: for his humility selflessness and capacity to forgive and ability to inspire others to action.

Deepak Chopra: for his wisdom and understanding of spirituality and the higher human nature.  Aor his unshakeable belief in our connection to our source and our ability to use our minds to extend life.

Barack Obama: for his conviction and self belief/confidence that enabled him to become the first African-American president of the United States; his demonstration of respect, fairness and mindful decision-making.  

Oprah Winfrey: her diversity and adaptability, her unshakeable self belief and heart centred caring. For demonstrating the courage to stand by her convictions and beliefs.

J.K. Rowlings: her sheer determination and drive and ability to hold a clear vision of her future success.

Bessie Coleman: for her pioneering spirit, determination and courage to be the first in her field. For her confidence in her own abilities and commitment to do or go wherever required in order to achieve her goals.

If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would be sitting at your table and which of their qualities would you be seeking to develop? Please share your thoughts; I’d love to read about them.