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is devoid of this. Of course, I am not saying that
once a person begins to use this technique his problems
will automatically vanish and his life will be cheery forever
after. We have been conditioned to think that success
in anything can only come after a long, hard struggle.
This is the basic theme of the American way of life. We
have been accustomed to believe that conflict and struggle
are part of life and large doses of it are necessary before
we achieve success in any field. I can only reiterate that the
information contained in this book is all you need to get
results. It is necessary that you follow through and not
give up after you have tried the program for a short while
and have obtained no appreciable results. This brings us
to another point.
Many persons expect immediate results when they begin to use self-hypnosis. If they don't get the results they anticipated immediately, they want to know "what's [40] wrong?" My answer is usually that "nothing is wrong" and that they need only keep steadily applying the instructions. Certainly, one doesn't become a proficient typist, musician, actor or sportsman because he has mastered the basic techniques. It takes time to acquire proficiency. Let me assure you that anyone using and applying this technique can benefit from it. One of the troubles in dealing with any problem is routing defeatism and hopelessness. You can incorporate posthypnotic corrective measures in the suggestions that you give yourself. However, I believe that they must be dealt with on a conscious level as well. You must believe that you can conquer your difficulties no matter how long you have had them. If you are prepared to work with self-hypnosis in an unremitting manner, you will achieve the self-help that you seek. Now and then, you can anticipate a setback in your progress, but this needn't discourage you from your overall task. Recount the progress already made. If you have a "let-down" because you expected quicker and more dramatic results, remember that this is a common feeling shared by |
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