*These are just my thoughts and summary, all in my own words regarding this topic so I may omit some information that was taught in this book or course.

     In this chapter we learn that life is not fair, and to keep on going no matter how many times life may try to beat you down.  

     Admiral McRaven takes us back to a time when he "committed a violation of the SEAL training rules" and therefore he had to make himself a "sugar cookie" as punishment. Basically, he had to roll around the beach until every inch of his body and clothing was covered in wet sand and was required to stay that way for the rest of the day.

*These are just my thoughts and summary, all in my own words regarding this topic so I may omit some information that was taught in this book or course.

     In this chapter, we learn that your heart and passion matters more than your actual abilities as they give you the drive to succeed.

     As the students were getting their life jacket inspected by the SEAL instructors in preparation for a two-mile swim as part of their training, the instructor came to the man, a brand-new recruit right next to McRaven.

*These are just my thoughts and summary, all in my own words regarding this topic so I may omit some information that was taught in this book or course.

     In this chapter, we learn the power and importance of teamwork as its indispensable to get through challenges and ultimately reach success.

     Admiral McRaven shares his learning lessons at the basic SEAL training and he says, "I learned early on in SEAL training the value of teamwork, the need to rely on someone else to help you through the difficult task."

*These are just my thoughts and summary, all in my own words regarding this topic so I may omit some information that was taught in this book or course.

     In this chapter, we learn that by accomplishing a simple task first thing in the morning starts a momentum of achieving success that would follow for the rest of the day.
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     This book starts out with Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) sharing his morning routine at the time of his basic SEAL training days.  Everyday, as soon as he gets up, he immediately begins to make his bed as his first task of the day, followed by strict inspections, rigorous physical activities, and a long day of verbal harassment from the SEAL officers.

*These are just my thoughts and summary, all in my own words regarding this topic so I may omit some information that was taught in this book or course.

     This chapter starts out by enforcing the idea, the kind of power that thoughts have and their ability to create virtually anything, but Bob Proctor and Greg S. Reid also adds that, "Thought alone does not determine success. It's the action taken as a result of that thought that creates real results." 

     Of course Bob Proctor and Greg S. Reid also realizes that success does not come with its obstacles, so we are introduced to David Neeleman, the co-founder of WestJet and JetBlue airlines and they give us tools, advice, and ideas that can help us push through adversities and they share the many learning lessons that David had to overcoming his own challenges.

*These are just my thoughts and summary, all in my own words regarding this topic so I may omit some information that was taught in this book or course.

In this chapter, we meetRichard Saul Wurman (the founder of TED) and his advice to achieving our goals and aspirations by telling us that by using a map, a visual perception on where we are and where we want to go, we can understand what we need to do in order to achieve success.​

Of course, Richard also recognizes that success doesn't happen overnight, so when challenges arises he has this statement by Napoleon Hill to help him go through the hurdles: "Every adversity, every failure, every heartbreak, carries with in the seed of an equal or greater benefit."

*These are just my thoughts and summary, all in my own words regarding this topic so I may omit some information that was taught in this book or course.

In this chapter, we get to know Chef Bruno Serato who once only had $200 in his pocket, but took action on an opportunity he saw that ultimately led him to becoming the owner and proprietor of the world famous Anaheim White House Restaurant.

We discover that success brings more than fame and money, as it can lead us to a larger purpose greater than accumulating fortune as Chef Bruno philanthropic work, Caterina's Club feeds over 1,800 meals to underprivileged children every single night.

​*These are just my thoughts and summary, all in my own words regarding this topic so I may omit some information that was taught in this book or course.

In this chapter we introduced to two entrepreneurs who found success when they saw opportunities that nobody else took notice, and one of them was Doug Pick (founder and president of Hearos Earplugs), and he "specifically credits his success on his ability to see opportunity."

The successfulHearos Earplugs company sells earplugs-not a new concept product nor something particularly exciting, but what Doug Pick did was changed the way earplugs were being marketed and turned it into an amazing experience for the consumers that led him to the success he's having today.

*These are just my thoughts and summary, all in my own words regarding this topic so I may omit some information that was taught in this book or course.

In this chapter we learn on the many different scientifically-proven methods on how we can  efficiently use our brain to turn our thoughts into things from Dr. Srini Pillay, who is a brain-imaging researcher at the McLean Hospital, Harvard's largest psychiatric hospital and also the founder of NeuroBusiness Group, a company that helps individuals and business reach their full potential.

 One of the things that we learn to increase our chances to turning our thoughts into reality is the examination of our current situation by writing down a list of the 'pros of the future' versus the 'cons of the now' and when we do this, we activate our left frontal cortex and this increases our commitment to change our current situation.

*These are just my thoughts and summary, all in my own words regarding this topic so I may omit some information that was taught in this book or course.

In this chapter Bob and Greg demystifies the group of "lucky" people who always seem to attract success right after another and basically says that their accomplishments are not made by mere chance of luck, but with the "intentional implementation of success principles" is the thing that attracts success.

The authors also acknowledge that while successful people might seem to have the "right" opportunities at all times in front of them, they suggest that it's their ability to recognize those opportunities and ultimately act on them in a certain way that makes them successful.