Three Keys to Self Mastery

By Dick Loke, published Sep 14, 2007
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If there is one commonality among all successful people in this world, it is that they are true masters of themselves. Indeed, very few people in this world possess self mastery. In this article, I will show you the three keys that you can use to become true master of yourself.

Key One. Have complete faith in everything you do

When you know that you are going to inevitably going succeed at something, you will just do it without pondering much. You have to be confident that the work that you do will result in success. For example, for a house builder, he first imagines the house that he wants to build, and then sets out to build it.

Those who have great faith usually are very persuasive. For example, Martin Luther King Jr mobilized millions with his "I Have A Dream" speech. He believed that he could achieve what he wanted, had great faith in his dream, went out, delivered the speech and changed the world.

When you have faith in what you do, have complete confidence in it and work towards achieving it, there will be nothing you cannot achieve.

Key Two. Be passionate

What do you want out of your life? What makes you tick? What is your contribution to this world in your lifetime?

If we want to master our inner self, we must be passionate with who we are, and what we do in this world. Also, we must be passionate in order to influence others. Charismatic people such as Mother Theresa, Bono, John F Kennedy and Michael Jackson are totally passionate with their life purpose, and it showed through how they carry themselves and how they interacted with other people.

When one believes with such certainty, he will be so charged up that nothing will seemingly be able to hold him back. To be passionate, focus on the things that will enable you to reach your dreams. Remember that everything we do either moves us towards or away from our goal. Make the right choice and you will be unstoppable.

Key Three. Be influential

Once you are passionate with life, people will be drawn to you. When others are near a passionate individual, they know that this person is special and will be drawn to her.

Takeaways
  • The three keys to self mastery are - have faith, be passionate in life, and be influential.
Did You Know?
Three ways to gain instant rapport with others -
1. Dress like the people you want to influence.
2. Mirror your target's posture.
3. Pace your breathing pattern to match your target's.
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