What are some thoughts on this statement?

Question

"Solid confidence comes from the knowledge that success is 'in here'. By believing that the source of power lies outside oneself, one becomes powerless and vulnerable.... True success originates within, independant of external circumstances." -David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph D.-

I'm doing research on motivation and would like to know how many people agree with the concept behind this quote.

Answer 1

Let me address it this way: In Andrew Solomon's
"The Noonday Demon," he points out that it is recognized
that when a child in his early years shows to his
parents (or main caregiver[s]) a personal contribution,
such as a drawing, or an effort the child believes
will earn approval, and the response is not
returned, it can be cataclysmic within the child's
psyche.

This means essentially, what you pose above,
per Hawkins, is in tandem with what our
existence is core with.

Some people yell until they're blue in the face
about the necessity for money. They're merely
expressing that we're paid after having earned
someone's approval, as in, A Job Well Done.

The child carries with him/her both the scars
of higher-ups' snubs and the motivational
fodder of received rewards.


What Hawkins says is true. This is why Introverts
cherish their speculation time. Their strength
emanates so perfectly for them from within.
So much so, that when the natural extravert
insists to the introvert that he "join along," or
that others "should be involved," when at the
moment it isn't right for the introvert, there
is conflict.

The introvert isn't bothering anyone, except
for the extravert.

Each is doing his natural inclination, and cannot
for the life of himself understand what motivates
the other.

The extravert says, "Get out of your head, stop
being a schoolboy!"

The introvert thinks to himself, "Gee I wish that
individual would get either a head or a heart."

My motivation to stop now is based on seeing
this is a limited scope, and that perhaps
I've answered as best I can, for now.

Thank you.

Answer 2

If you're not religious, it makes sense. Christians believe that God is in charge and they feel empowered by it. The reason they feel empowered is because they don't believe they are controlling the outcome of their actions. This allows them to shed their worries when faced with tough problems and enables them to stay cool and handle it. However it's really just a psychological technique to give them confidence. Since they are the ones using this technique for their own advantage, true success really does come from within!

Answer 3

Read The Power Of Positive Thinking...Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.. Amazing book on the New y ork Times best seller list 20 years. Change your thinking change your life...

Answer 4

Dr Hawkins' statement is motivating. All successful people owe their success, to their "ability" to follow this principle, in letter and spirit.

I would, however, hasten to add that most successful people, also agree, to having an element of "positive luck."

Answer 5

The statement shows a basic lack of understanding of how the average person lives and functions. This understanding seems to be common among the rich and successful.

Answer 6

I agree with it; but you should know I'm a control freak, so my 'inner power' is the only power there is!!

Answer 7

I totally agree.

Answer 8

Count me in agreement.

Answer 9

Ask a more interesting question and I might answer it.