Bob proctor quotes

Outward change comes after we change from within

Don't let your present problems defeat you. The Chinese have a saying that if you live with a disaster for three years it will turn into a blessing. Look back in your own life at what appeared to be a devastating situation five or ten years ago. Many of those situations were the turning point that caused a number of great things to happen in your future. Regardless of what happens today, realize it is the beginning of something good.

Just understand that the good that you want is already here. All you have to do is get in harmony with it. And you do that through your own thinking.

Never under estimate the Power of the Mind. Persist in creating new thoughts to prevent falling back into negative patterns. It is an ongoing struggle and you have to commit to winning if you are to succeed.

Richness is not about what you have. It is about who you are.

There is great stuff waiting for you on the other side of fear.

Successful people are willing to do what makes them uncomfortable in the interest of growth.

You can have anything you want. You just have to decide what you want and do everything it takes to get it!

Attitude is the most important word in any language. Your attitude controls every aspect of your life. Attitude should definitely be taught in all schools and every business course... Remember you don't have to be sick to get better. Your attitude can always be improved.

When you really want something, and you couple that with an understanding of your nature, of your spiritual being, and the laws that govern you, you will keep going, regardless of what's happened. Nothing will stop you.

The fear of making a decision is the result of fearing to make a mistake - the truth is, the fear of mistakes has a greater impact on you than making the mistakes.

Are your thoughts empowering or limiting?

Set a goal to achieve something that is so big, so exhilarating that it excites you and scares you at the same time. It must be a goal that is so appealing, so much in line with your spiritual core, that you can't get it out of your mind. If you do not get chills when you set a goal, your not setting big enough goals.

Science and psychology have isolated the one prime cause for success or failure in life. It is the hidden self-image you have of yourself.

To believe in the things you can see and touch is no belief at all. But to believe in the unseen is both a triumph and a blessing.

Rather than exist each day in some dull, boring habitual manner, move into action on a big idea. Everyone is on the brink of possibility. Your responsibility is to discover what that possibility is for you. Ideas can turn you on, they can wind you up. The right idea can and will add a new dimension to your life.

You have two choices in life - you can dissolve into the main stream or you can be distinct. To be distinct, you must be different. To be different you must strive to be what no one else but you can be. Don’t be so concerned with the opinions of others; those who follow the quiet, creative voice from within are both fortunate and correct.

The moment you get emotionally involved with your goal, it instantly and automatically begins to move into physical form.

People who are interested in doing something will do it when it's convenient; people who are committed will do it no matter what.

Unfortunately, the vast majority of people spend their days either living in the dead past or the imagined future. This sort of mental activity cheats a person out of the most precious time we have ... NOW. Give everything you have to what you are doing NOW and life will richly reward you.

No amount of reading or memorizing will make you successful in life. It is the understanding and application of wise thought which counts.

When you use an excuse for not accomplishing something or not completing a project, you are actually giving power to someone or something outside of yourself. Regardless of what happens today, absolutely refuse to use an excuse to get off the hook.

Take your mind off yourself. Focus on what you are doing and how you can do it better.

Jobs and money are never the primary cause of stress. Thinking, negative thinking causes stress. The real cause of all problems lie in our thoughts, not in things or circumstances. You and I possess the power to change our thoughts. It is our greatest power - the power to choose. If you are feeling stressful, choose to relax. Look at your problems as a stranger might then do something about them - NOW!

The ability to Self-Motivate is a cornerstone of true wealth.

The secret gives you anything you want; happiness, health, and wealth.

You can't escape from a prison until you recognize you are in one. People who have chosen to live within the limits of their old beliefs continue to have the same experiences. It takes effort and commitment to break old patterns

You are the mental architect of your own destiny

You've got to develop mental strength. And you develop mental strength with the will. The will is the mental faculty that gives you the ability to hold one idea under the screen of your mind to the exclusion of all outside distractions.

Enjoy life, because life is phenomenal! It's a magnificent trip!

Ask yourself - Where do I want to be one year from today? Personal growth is a choice.

The forces you are struggling with, that you feel are holding you back - are illusions. They are not real - they never have been. See only the good that you desire in your mind.

Most people are not going after what they want. Even some of the most serious goal seekers and goal setters, they're going after what they think they can get. Set your sights higher.

Life will forgive mistakes - Life will not forgive indecision ... Do SOMETHING, take a step.

Successful people decide how they are going to live; they are not victims of circumstance. In good times or bad times, they know where they are going and they know that they are going to get there.

Anyone who has ever accomplished anything of any consequence, didn't know how to get what they want, they only knew that they were going to get it. You don't know how to do something, until after you've done it. Our problem is, we set goals to do what we think we can do or what we've already done. There's no inspiration in that.

Never want something without expecting it

Don't be an extra in your own movie. Move out of your comfort zone. Don't be afraid of feeling uncomfortable or awkward. Step-out and make it happen.

When you're feeling down, did you know that you can change it in an instant? Put on a beautiful piece of music or start singing - that'll change your emotion.

When you are on a down swing, do not feel bad. Know the swing will change and things will get better.There are good times coming.

Our attitude is the environment we carry with us during the day. It proclaims to the world what we think of ourselves and indicates the sort of person we have made up our minds to be. It is the person we will become. How's your attitude today?

You are the only problem you will ever have and you are the only solution.

It's impossible for me to lose because I won't quit!

The only competition you will ever face is with your own ignorance.

Money will make you more of what you already are. If you're not a nice person, money's going to make you a despicable individual. If you're a good person, money's going to make you a better person.

Lack and limitation can only exist when we make room for them in our mind

Accountability is the glue that ties commitment to the result.

By thinking about your goals every morning, many times during the day, and every night, you begin moving toward it, and bringing it toward you.

You shape your own life, and the shape of your life is determined to a great extent by your attitude. This is an area that you can control, and in learning how to control and direct it, you will have great power over what is going to happen.

We're all working with one power, one law, it's Attraction

What you think about you bring about.

The only power our problems can have over us is the power we give to them.

Don't be a VICTIM of negative self talk - remember YOU are listening.

Quite often very talented people FAIL because they believe they are too big to do the little things, while the most successful amongst us are quite willing to do the little things. They truly are BIG people.

Money is only used for two things. One, it's to make you comfortable, and the more comfortable you are the more creative you will become. And the other purpose is it enables you to extend the service you provide far beyond your own presence.

You're either living in the problem or you're living in the solution

A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.

Don't expect a great day; create one.

When you REACT you are giving away your power. When you RESPOND you are staying in control of yourself.

The opposite of Taking A Risk is of course Playing It Safe. You must admit though, Playing It Safe is a pretty dull way to live. On a score of one to ten as a Risk Taker where do you stand? Add a little spice to your life today and take a risk.

I think earning money is the simplest thing in the world once you learn how to do it. It's like driving a car. It's simple if you know how to do it.

Getting what you want doesn't make you happy, growth makes you happy, raising your level of consciousness. The problem with most people, they don't know what they want because they start at a very early age being programmed to think that they can't have what they want.

In times of unrest and in an unstable economy, it is very easy to let your attitude slip and begin feeling sorry for yourself. This is precisely when you want to practice healthy attitudinal rules to stay alert, alive and enthusiastic. Don't ever lose the zest for life and life won't lose its zest for you. Say something positive to every person you meet today.

Viktor Frankl said the Concentration camp survivalist said no matter how much mental or physical abuse had been given nobody could cause him to think about anything he didn't want to think about

Never reject an idea, dream or goal because it will be hard work. Success rarely comes without it.

Everything you are seeking is seeking you in return. Therefore, everything you want is already yours. So, you don't have to get anything. It is simply a matter of becoming more aware of what you already possess.

If you see yourself in a favorable light, if your image of yourself is pleasant, if this visual concept of yourself cannot be shaken by temporary defeats, then you have reached the goal achieved by the most fortunate. Not everyone reaches this mental state; in fact, many people do not even believe it is possible. Happiness and peace of mind are a matter of consciousness. We must create the inner-harmony we desire. This type of awareness is not an accident, it comes from study and an understanding that we are truly creative.

The Subconscious mind can not tell the difference between what's real and what's imagined.

You must strive to become much less susceptible to influences outside of yourself and much more inclined to trust the instincts and feelings that lie within you.

Most people are extras in their own movie.

I am so happy and grateful now - that money comes to me in increasing quantities through multiple sources on a continuous basis.

Disease cannot live in a body that's in a healthy emotional state.

Discipline is giving yourself a command and following it up with action

The stream of plenty always flows towards the open expectant mind

Fear and faith have a lot in common. Both of these emotions require that you believe in something that you can't see.

Remember - no limitation can be placed on you by any one but yourself. With your imagination you have a unique ability to draw on an infinite source of supply. There is power in thought.

Clearly understand that the only limitations you will ever have are the limitations you impose upon yourself. You truly do have infinite potential.

Set a goal to achieve something that is so big, so exhilarating that it excites you and scares you at the same time.

Change is inevitable but personal growth is a choice.

Learn to follow the quiet voice within that speaks in feelings rather than words; follow what you 'hear' inside, rather than what others may be telling you to do.

Your results are an expression of your level of awareness

Anyone that ever accomplished anything, did not know how they were going to do it. They only knew they were going to do it.

Once you define exactly what your purpose is you won’t even have to try to figure out how to make money. The ideas will flow freely as if someone was whispering in your ear. Everything will come together beautifully.

You're going to find the people that make it work NEVER quit, quitting is NOT an option.

The only limits in our life are those we impose on ourselves.

Constantly look for the good in people and in situations. When you find it, tell the person.

If you love something and stick with it, you will get phenomenal results.

The world is your canvas and your teacher.Take a day to reflect, measure and adjust on your goals; progress is essential to continued success.

Your outside world is a reflection of your inside world. What goes on in the inside, shows on the outside.

It's the little things that you do that can make a big difference. What are you attempting to accomplish? What little thing can you do today that will make you more effective? You are probably only one step away from greatness.

Persistence is a unique mental strength; a strength that is essential to combat the fierce power of the repeated rejections and numerous other obstacles that sit in waiting and are all part of winning in a fast-moving, ever-changing world.

You must make your dream a priority in order for it to become your life

Let's start with what we can be thankful for, and get our mind into that vibration, and then watch the good that starts to come, because one thought leads to another thought.

You are God's highest form of creation. You are a living breathing creative magnet. You have the ability to control what you attract into your life.

Your purpose explains what you are doing with your life. Your vision explains how you are living your purpose. Your goals enable you to realize your vision.

Life either happens by design or default, you choose.

Everything that's coming into your life, you are attracting into your life. And it's attracted to you by virtue of the images you're holding in your mind. It's what you're thinking. Whatever is going on in your mind you are attracting to you!

Self-confidence is a must for a fulfilled life. If you have a divine self-confidence, you know how fortunate you are. Study yourself, you have awareness and infinite power within you. choose to build an image in your marvelous mind of what you want to do. Happiness, health and prosperity will be your rewards.

Your real purpose in life is to develop yourself. To successfully do this you must always be working toward a goal.

We come this way but once. We can either tiptoe through life and hope we get to death without being badly bruised or we can live a full, complete life achieving our goals and realizing our wildest dreams.

Management means the development of people, not the direction of things.

Being a winner is never an accident; winning comes about by design, determination and positive action.

When we change the way we think, we change our lives. What most people do not understand is how powerful our thinking is and how involved it is in our health.

To change your life, you have to change your life.

Clearly understand, there isn't any situation that isn't made worse by worry. Worry never solves anything. Worry never prevents anything. Worry never heals anything. Worry serves only one purpose... it makes matters worse.

If there were no limitations or consequences, what would your perfect average day look like?

Whatever you're thinking about, you will attract.

You don't decide what your purpose is in life you discover it. Your purpose is your reason for living.

There is no problem outside of you that is superior to the power within you.

If you see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand.

Train your mind to see in all people, what they do not see in themselves. Begin to treat every person you come in contact with as the most important person in the world. Look at them with new awareness.

What does your attitude proclaim to the world about you today? It is never to late to change your story, start by changing your thoughts and pay attention to your attitude.

Today, do just a little bit more. Turn going the extra mile into a habit - it is what lifts most successful people above the crowd.

Everyone expects us to have a sense of urgency for life's big things. Life measures us by how we engage ourselves in the little things.

One difference between successful people and all the rest is that successful people take action.

You can HAVE, DO or BE, anything you want! It's a choice and it's YOUR CHOICE.

The biggest gap in your life is between what you know and what you do.

If you can conceive it in your mind, then it can be brought to the physical world.

Start with the end in mind. If you want to be a millionaire, talk like one, act like one, work like one.

The weight of your body is controlled by the image in your mind.

See yourself in abundance and you will attract it. It works every time, with every person.

Do you want to know what you think about most of the time? Take a look at the results you're getting. That will tell you exactly what's going on inside.

You must be able to see yourself, with your inner eye, already in possession of the good you desire.

Chances are, if you are following the crowd, you're following the wrong path.

Faith and fear both demand you believe in something you cannot see. You choose.