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Contesting

Contesting

The Name It & Claim It Game
by Helene Hadsell 1971 209 pages
4.31
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Key Takeaways

1. Harness the Power of Positive Thinking for Success

The truly successful person is a positive thinking one.

Positive attitude is key. Cultivating and controlling a positive attitude is paramount to achieving success in any endeavor. As you develop positive thinking, success replaces failure, creating a self-fulfilling cycle.

Change your future. Regardless of your past or present circumstances, you have the power to change your future by adopting a positive mindset. This involves consciously choosing to focus on positive thoughts and beliefs, and actively rejecting negative ones.

Success replaces failure. The more you cultivate and control a positive attitude, the more successful you become. As you develop positive thinking, success replaces failure until you can no longer fail.

2. Set Clear Goals and Visualize Your Wins

If you know what you want, you can have it.

Define your desires. Having a clear understanding of what you want to achieve is the first step towards manifesting it. Without a specific goal, your energy becomes scattered, making it difficult to achieve tangible results.

Visualize success. Use your imagination to vividly picture yourself achieving your goals. Engage all your senses to make the visualization as real as possible. This process helps to imprint your desires onto your subconscious mind, making them more likely to manifest.

Family fun. Make it a family project of writing ideas, and in this endeavor, submit entries. Now the children are so sure you just have to win that you all wait eagerly for the mailman to bring you the letter making it official.

3. Conquer Fear and Embrace Adventure

Life is a daring adventure or nothing.

Face your fears. Overcoming your fears is essential for personal growth and achieving your goals. Don't let fear hold you back from pursuing opportunities or taking risks.

Con yourself into anything. By repeating it over and over, again and again. Until one day, it is incorporated into your thinking.

Embrace the unknown. View life as a daring adventure, full of possibilities and opportunities for growth. Step outside your comfort zone and embrace new experiences, even if they seem daunting at first.

4. Use Your Mind Power for Constructive Purposes

I will always use my power of the mind for constructive, creative purposes, for everything that is good, honest, constructive, and humanitarian.

Ethical use of power. It's crucial to use your mental powers for constructive and ethical purposes. Avoid using your abilities to manipulate or harm others.

Channel energy for healing. This powerful energy can be channeled for physical healings, to encourage the depressed, and can be of benefit to anyone who asks for help.

Focus on positive outcomes. Direct your mental energy towards creating positive outcomes for yourself and others. Use your abilities to promote healing, encouragement, and well-being.

5. Transform Your Thinking to Change Your Life

To change your ways, you must change your thinking.

Thoughts are things. Your thoughts have the power to shape your reality. By changing your thoughts, you can change your life.

Change your expectations. Change your expectations, and you change your conditions. Begin to act as if you expect success, happiness, and abundance. PREPARE FOR YOUR GOOD.

Challenge limiting beliefs. Identify and challenge any limiting beliefs that are holding you back. Replace them with empowering beliefs that support your goals and aspirations.

6. Follow Your Hunches and Intuition

When you have a hunch, and it makes sense, follow it.

Trust your gut. Develop your intuition and learn to trust your gut feelings. Your intuition can provide valuable guidance and insights, especially when making decisions.

Hunches are handy. Hunches are the handiest things.

Pay attention to signs. Be open to receiving guidance from the universe in the form of signs, synchronicities, and coincidences. These can provide clues and insights into your path.

7. Cultivate a Winner's Attitude

I AM A WINNER, and I WILL ACHIEVE ALL MY GOALS.

Believe in yourself. Have unwavering faith in your ability to achieve your goals. Believe that you are capable of success, and act accordingly.

Act as if. Begin to act as if you have already achieved your goals. This helps to create a self-fulfilling prophecy, making your success more likely.

Change your expectations. Change your expectations, and you change your conditions. Begin to act as if you expect success, happiness, and abundance. PREPARE FOR YOUR GOOD.

8. Master the SPEC Method: Select, Project, Expect, Collect

SPEC is the technique that I use when I have a goal to reach.

Select your goal. Clearly define what you want to achieve. Be specific and focused in your selection.

Project your vision. See yourself as already having achieved your goal. Use visualization techniques to create a vivid mental image of your success.

Expect your success. Have unwavering faith that you will achieve your goal. Maintain a positive attitude and believe that success is inevitable.

Collect your rewards. Take action to bring your goal into reality. Be open to receiving the rewards and blessings that come your way.

9. Turn Setbacks into Opportunities for Growth

There is never any failure. Only a delay in results.

Reframe failure. View setbacks as temporary delays rather than permanent failures. Learn from your mistakes and use them as opportunities for growth.

Persistence pays off. Don't give up on your goals easily. Maintain your determination and keep moving forward, even when faced with challenges.

There is never any failure. Only a delay in results.

10. Share Your Talents and Inspire Others

Let me be a channel to help people help themselves.

Use your gifts to serve. Share your talents and abilities with others. Help and inspire those around you to achieve their own goals.

Be a positive influence. Strive to be a positive influence in the lives of others. Offer encouragement, support, and guidance to those who need it.

Let me be a channel. To help people help themselves.

11. Embrace Continuous Learning and Self-Improvement

The more that you use these techniques in all areas of your life, the more insightful you become.

Never stop learning. Commit to lifelong learning and self-improvement. Continuously seek new knowledge and skills to enhance your abilities.

Seek self-knowledge. To spend a lot of time analyzing would be a good habit to cultivate.

Embrace change. Be open to new ideas and perspectives. Adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new opportunities for growth.

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Review Summary

4.31 out of 5
Average of 100+ ratings from Goodreads and Amazon.

Readers praise Contesting for its inspiring message on positive thinking and manifesting desires. Many found Hadsell's contest-winning experiences fascinating, though some felt the book lacked depth in explaining techniques. The SPEC method (Select, Project, Expect, Collect) is highlighted as a key concept. While some reviewers noted repetitive storytelling, most appreciated the book's motivational value. Several mentioned applying the principles to their own lives, with mixed results. Overall, readers recommend it for those interested in the power of positive thinking and manifesting goals.

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About the Author

Helene Hadsell was a prominent figure in the New Thought Movement, known for her philosophy of successful living through optimism. Her life experiences, as recounted in her best-selling books, demonstrate the power of positive thinking and goal-oriented mindset. Hadsell's most famous work, "Contesting: The Name It & Claim It Game," details her numerous successes in winning contests and manifesting desired outcomes. Her approach emphasizes the belief that anyone can achieve their goals through firm resolve and mental focus. Hadsell's teachings continue to inspire those seeking to improve their lives through the power of positive thinking and manifestation techniques.

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