Thoughts to Build On

final decision should be relatively easy. If it still is
difficult to decide, and if you have time, feed all of
your possible solutions into your "mental computer"
(subconscious mind) and let it work on the solutions
in its own way for the next few days and nights. Mean-
while relax. The best solution will soon become clear
and definite in your mind. Then decide that THAT is
your best solution and that you will put it into effect,
forgetting all others.
(5) STARTIMMEDIATELYTOPUTTHATSOLU-
TION INTO EFFECT AND PERSIST VIGOR-
OUSLY. All the previous steps will get you nowhere
unless they end in immediate, definite and vigorous
action. And when once you begin to act, don't look
back over your shoulder. Go right ahead; see it
through. You'll never get better instructions than from
famous William James, who taught, "When once a
decision is reached and execution is the order of the
day, dismiss aboslutely all responsibility and care
( anxiety) about the outcome." If you have conscien-
tiously put into effect all of the preceding five steps in
this Problem Solving Method, you can be sure the out-
come will be very satisfactory.
To know how to effectively handle the inevit-
able unpleasant conditions, situations and people which
are a part of every life and to be able to successfully solve
the problems which constantly come your way, will make
you master of most of life's difficulties. That knowledge
now is in your hands.