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7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By: A Guide to the Happy, Peaceful, & Meaningful Life
The Powerful Thoughts that Will Lift You HigherThe Thoughts You let into Your life can make all the difference in the world. They can drag you down or Lift You Higher and Higher to better places than you could have dreamed of. Many people focus on improving their habits, and this can be useful, but it is very difficult to make a long-lasting positive change when you don’t have the Right Thoughts in mind. With this book You will learn what the Right Thoughts are, and they will help reveal the path to your best life.The 7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By will provide you with the most compelling Thoughts that have the power to help you Make Your Dreams into a Reality, find happiness, achieve success, overcome the obstacles on your path, and become your best self.Internationally bestselling author I. C. Robledo discovered the 7 Thoughts after suffering through a dark depression. While meditating one day, he asked himself how he could live a better life and the 7 Thoughts came to him in a flash of insight. He transformed his life with the 7 Thoughts and would like to help you to do the same. These Thoughts have also been found in religious and philosophical texts from the East to the West, and they have been supported through modern scientific findings.Are You ready to tap into an Eternal Wisdom that transcends any single era, philosophy, religion, or culture?Are You Ready to Awaken?When you learn the 7 Thoughts and master them, you will be ready to Awaken and be able use the 7 Thoughts to create a good, happy, peaceful, and meaningful lifeUnderstand that a simple Thought holds immense power, and can have effects on the other side of the worldBe a great source of positive energy, and diminish or stop creating experiences of sorrow, anxiety, stress, and pain for yourself and for othersTurn a Superpain into a Superpower, meaning to convert painful, difficult, or negative experiences into superpowers, or positive and desirable experiencesAccept the Now, love the Now, and understand that the Now is all there is, rather than needing things to be some other wayDiscover your gift in order to give it away to the worldAlign your thoughts, words, actions, beliefs, values, and desires to become a unified, happy, and transcendent beingBecome a limitless being and shine with the stars with the 7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By.Pick up your copy today by scrolling to the top of the page and clicking BUY NOW.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2018
About the author
I.C. Robledo
21 books83 followersI. C. Robledo’s superpower is he can relate to anyone... including you. His mission is to help you live in higher states of consciousness, so his books focus on love, truth, and prosperity.
He’s an internationally best-selling author, and his 15+ books on self-improvement and spirituality have sold over 250,000 copies, earning over 10,000 reviews.
His B.A. in psych from Purdue and his M.S. in org-psych from University of Oklahoma are badges of honor, but what matters for you is that he’s absorbed many disciplines, synthesizing knowledge from gurus, libraries, meditations, various philosophies and teachings worldwide, both common sense and esoteric.
That’s one reason he believes in you and your potential, regardless of your past. Another is that he’s overcome searing mental health struggles like depression and social anxiety. He’s been in the dark and found his way to the Light, and he’ll help you do the same.
He’s also a giver, so if you could use some guidance on your journey, visit RobledoThoughts.com
Contact: [email protected]
He’s an internationally best-selling author, and his 15+ books on self-improvement and spirituality have sold over 250,000 copies, earning over 10,000 reviews.
His B.A. in psych from Purdue and his M.S. in org-psych from University of Oklahoma are badges of honor, but what matters for you is that he’s absorbed many disciplines, synthesizing knowledge from gurus, libraries, meditations, various philosophies and teachings worldwide, both common sense and esoteric.
That’s one reason he believes in you and your potential, regardless of your past. Another is that he’s overcome searing mental health struggles like depression and social anxiety. He’s been in the dark and found his way to the Light, and he’ll help you do the same.
He’s also a giver, so if you could use some guidance on your journey, visit RobledoThoughts.com
Contact: [email protected]
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September 4, 2022
Here are the seven thoughts. They are good but let's be honest, difficult to do. The one I do best is #7:
1. Focus on what you can control, not on what you cannot control.
2. Focus on the positive, not the negative.
3. Focus on what you can do, not on what you cannot do.
4. Focus on what you have, not on what you do not have.
5. Focus on the present, not on the past and future.
6. Focus on what you need, not on what you want.
7. Focus on what you can give, not on what you can take.
The book actually got me to think about these things.
1. Focus on what you can control, not on what you cannot control.
2. Focus on the positive, not the negative.
3. Focus on what you can do, not on what you cannot do.
4. Focus on what you have, not on what you do not have.
5. Focus on the present, not on the past and future.
6. Focus on what you need, not on what you want.
7. Focus on what you can give, not on what you can take.
The book actually got me to think about these things.
October 25, 2020
I cannot take the book and its author seriously. 0/5. Don't buy it, don't read it.
There are a few kernels of wisdom and sound advice hidden in these pages, but none of them are Robledo's. The rest is tedious—sometimes dangerous—window dressing with trite, over-used quotes such as JFK's "Ask not what your country can do for you" speech. The author mentions that they have a Master's degree in psychology, and that their own "gifts" include "learning" and "wisdom", so I expected more and was disappointed. I worry about the number of people guzzling this pond scum as if it were water from the fountain of truth.
The author claims awful pop-psych rhetoric as their own. I was staggered when Robledo claimed credit for a clumsy misreading of Darwinism that many of us endured back in school. The author literally prefaced this guff with the phrase "my theory".
7 Thoughts is perhaps best used as a drinking game. The words dark and darkness appear at least 28 times in this book in repeated phrases such as "dark path", "dark road", "dark way", "dark thoughts", "dark emotion", "dark state", "dark cloud", "dark depths", "dark things", "dark means", "dark energy", "dark past", and "dark void".
Guess what? Drugs are bad, kids! I was surprised by Robledo's simplistic, knee-jerk stance on the dangers posed by drugs, and the implication that fame naturally leads to a life ruined by drug addiction. I would expect nuanced analysis from a qualified psychologist, but you won't get that here.
Chance of ludicrousness: high. The examples of "probabilistic thinking" are embarrassing and tactless.
Make jokes at the expense of others. It's okay to pick on people so long as you're fun!
Ignore the dangerous, bad things. According to Robeldo we should sweep societal problems under the rug and all will be OK.
Stress jolts you out of depression. If you're depressed and need to think, find an adrenaline hit that'll allow you to humblebrag about it later.
Writing is easy! Just ask Yoda. The author is condescending as heck towards aspiring writers and entirely misses the point.
Me write pretty one day (with apologies to Sedaris). Robledo's condescension towards writers is undermined by their own writing ability. Plural nouns do not take an apostrophe (dilemma's is a painful example). People who accumulate objects hoard; horde is not a verb. The abbreviation e.g. means for example, not that is.
That's the definition of neophobia, not an example of it. You think someone with a Master's degree in psych would know.
There are a few kernels of wisdom and sound advice hidden in these pages, but none of them are Robledo's. The rest is tedious—sometimes dangerous—window dressing with trite, over-used quotes such as JFK's "Ask not what your country can do for you" speech. The author mentions that they have a Master's degree in psychology, and that their own "gifts" include "learning" and "wisdom", so I expected more and was disappointed. I worry about the number of people guzzling this pond scum as if it were water from the fountain of truth.
The author claims awful pop-psych rhetoric as their own. I was staggered when Robledo claimed credit for a clumsy misreading of Darwinism that many of us endured back in school. The author literally prefaced this guff with the phrase "my theory".
7 Thoughts is perhaps best used as a drinking game. The words dark and darkness appear at least 28 times in this book in repeated phrases such as "dark path", "dark road", "dark way", "dark thoughts", "dark emotion", "dark state", "dark cloud", "dark depths", "dark things", "dark means", "dark energy", "dark past", and "dark void".
Guess what? Drugs are bad, kids! I was surprised by Robledo's simplistic, knee-jerk stance on the dangers posed by drugs, and the implication that fame naturally leads to a life ruined by drug addiction. I would expect nuanced analysis from a qualified psychologist, but you won't get that here.
"The sad reality is that all you have to do is follow celebrity news to find out — many turn to drugs, as this may be the only thing that can help them to hit a greater high than what they have already accomplished."
Chance of ludicrousness: high. The examples of "probabilistic thinking" are embarrassing and tactless.
"Billy is a 12-year-old child without many friends, and I want to help him make more of them...I calculate that there is a 40% probability that Billy will make new friends because of [my help]. My expectation is somewhat low because there may be reasons outside of his confidence for his lack of friends. Perhaps he has poor hygiene, bad manners, or he has irritating habits, for example."
Make jokes at the expense of others. It's okay to pick on people so long as you're fun!
"When people are socializing, they generally want to get away from all the negativity and problems of life, not dwell on them. Rather than tell jokes at people's expense, tell jokes that make everyone laugh. Tease in a fun way rather than making sarcastic, biting comments."
Ignore the dangerous, bad things. According to Robeldo we should sweep societal problems under the rug and all will be OK.
"We need to focus less on the gunman, and more on the gunshot survivor. Less on the message of the oppressor, and more on the message of peace and prosperity. What we focus on becomes our reality."
Stress jolts you out of depression. If you're depressed and need to think, find an adrenaline hit that'll allow you to humblebrag about it later.
"I decided to take a walk around the neighbourhood in hopes of resetting my mind...As I walked, I suddenly noticed...an angry, massive dog...It barked at me menacingly...My mind jolted out of its depression because it was forced to. I needed to think, and depression is slow and foggy. It's not good for thinking...In a flash I synthesised everything I had ever heard about survival and animals, mostly from the nature programs I had viewed...my best option was to turn away slowly and to walk away at normal pace."
Writing is easy! Just ask Yoda. The author is condescending as heck towards aspiring writers and entirely misses the point.
"Well, if you are going to write something down on a sheet of paper or on your computer, then this isn't called trying to write. That is called writing."
Me write pretty one day (with apologies to Sedaris). Robledo's condescension towards writers is undermined by their own writing ability. Plural nouns do not take an apostrophe (dilemma's is a painful example). People who accumulate objects hoard; horde is not a verb. The abbreviation e.g. means for example, not that is.
"neophobic (e.g., afraid of new things)"
That's the definition of neophobia, not an example of it. You think someone with a Master's degree in psych would know.
April 20, 2022
This book was interesting but I listened to it as an audiobook and the narrator was not the best. The information was good but it felt like it dragged out. It was very repetitive to listen to
September 9, 2019
Somewhere in very, very recent history, right - wing America discounted moral behavior. They did so with the complicit approval of the right - wing churches who generously refer to themselves as 'Christian' denominations. The rest of the adult American populace now has the distasteful task of protecting younger citizens from becoming like - minded (by 'younger' I include anyone whose moral philosophy remains pliable in a non-negative sense). Part of this task is to expose people in their late teens and twenties to moral philosophies which do not involve gods who can be leveraged by someone as a stage prop for gain of social power.
Books within a “self - actualization” genre can have a role to play in protecting younger adults from moral decay without the need for dated threats of damnation. Traditionally, moral and self - discipline oriented texts come from religion. In Western Civilization, religions tend to eschetological - preoccupied with death. The self - actualization genre does the opposite, focusing only on life. I.C. Robledo has contributed to this literature with 7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By: a Guide to the Happy, Peaceful, and Meaningful Life.
Robledo shares his life philosophy in a well organized and easily read manner. He does not target a particular age group. The suggested demographic best served by the his work is my own opinion. The strategy for living which he proposes hase a theme of minimalism to it. In this regard, the book is not particularly original, but it remains valuable for adding weight to the genre. Its general spirit has strong overtones of Walden, but it is more operationalized than the musings of Thoreau. 7 Thoughts is also quite Epicurean.
Used in a casual, popular sense, 'Epicurean' might sound derogatory for my having applied it to Robledo's work. I mean nothing of the sort. The following description, quoted from the American Bible Society http://bibleresources.americanbible.o...... mirrors his theses and also makes clear the philosophical respectability of Epicurus.
“Epicureanism was founded in Athens by Epicurus, who lived from about 342 to 270 B.C. The main goal of life for Epicureans was to find true happiness. They believed true happiness was gained by encouraging serenity (the Greek word ataraxia) and by avoiding pain. They did not believe that fate or destiny ruled their lives; instead, they believed in free will. Since they did not believe that the gods influenced a person’s life, they were considered by some to be atheists. For them, true pleasure came from living nobly and justly and with a healthy lifestyle.”
Though not groundbreaking, 7 Thoughts has its nuggets. He emphasizes comparing self - to - self, across time, rather than comparing self - to - others. He makes the highly non-religious suggestion that life works best by viewing and weighing things with a probabilistic mind set. Don't get hung up on absolutes in keeping goals and judging situations. He loves lists and poignantly suggests fact checking ones thoughts. I particularly like his suggestion of keeping a 'to don't list'.
Like similar works in self - oriented literature (by definition really), a jump to family priorities and societal priorities is not well developed. For example, he states “I find that the more minimal I keep my needs and wants, the happier I am.” That is all well and good, but does the mindset work well for a father? In a parent's world, some material excess brings security in hard times. He does, indeed, list out how personal priorities should anchor to the family. However, if this mind set is transposed to a government, we might get the austere, libertarian governing that favors the 1%. Similarly, he advocates focusing on the present much more than the future. Again, at a societal level, this is pure poison. In today's world, people should be more demanding of institutions in all respects rather than less. The genre, as a whole, trips up on the divide between the individual and the group / civilization. Happiness cannot run from the masses. Nevertheless, self - actualization literature is a useful step to gaining secularization and to limiting preoccupations with scorning others.
Books within a “self - actualization” genre can have a role to play in protecting younger adults from moral decay without the need for dated threats of damnation. Traditionally, moral and self - discipline oriented texts come from religion. In Western Civilization, religions tend to eschetological - preoccupied with death. The self - actualization genre does the opposite, focusing only on life. I.C. Robledo has contributed to this literature with 7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By: a Guide to the Happy, Peaceful, and Meaningful Life.
Robledo shares his life philosophy in a well organized and easily read manner. He does not target a particular age group. The suggested demographic best served by the his work is my own opinion. The strategy for living which he proposes hase a theme of minimalism to it. In this regard, the book is not particularly original, but it remains valuable for adding weight to the genre. Its general spirit has strong overtones of Walden, but it is more operationalized than the musings of Thoreau. 7 Thoughts is also quite Epicurean.
Used in a casual, popular sense, 'Epicurean' might sound derogatory for my having applied it to Robledo's work. I mean nothing of the sort. The following description, quoted from the American Bible Society http://bibleresources.americanbible.o...... mirrors his theses and also makes clear the philosophical respectability of Epicurus.
“Epicureanism was founded in Athens by Epicurus, who lived from about 342 to 270 B.C. The main goal of life for Epicureans was to find true happiness. They believed true happiness was gained by encouraging serenity (the Greek word ataraxia) and by avoiding pain. They did not believe that fate or destiny ruled their lives; instead, they believed in free will. Since they did not believe that the gods influenced a person’s life, they were considered by some to be atheists. For them, true pleasure came from living nobly and justly and with a healthy lifestyle.”
Though not groundbreaking, 7 Thoughts has its nuggets. He emphasizes comparing self - to - self, across time, rather than comparing self - to - others. He makes the highly non-religious suggestion that life works best by viewing and weighing things with a probabilistic mind set. Don't get hung up on absolutes in keeping goals and judging situations. He loves lists and poignantly suggests fact checking ones thoughts. I particularly like his suggestion of keeping a 'to don't list'.
Like similar works in self - oriented literature (by definition really), a jump to family priorities and societal priorities is not well developed. For example, he states “I find that the more minimal I keep my needs and wants, the happier I am.” That is all well and good, but does the mindset work well for a father? In a parent's world, some material excess brings security in hard times. He does, indeed, list out how personal priorities should anchor to the family. However, if this mind set is transposed to a government, we might get the austere, libertarian governing that favors the 1%. Similarly, he advocates focusing on the present much more than the future. Again, at a societal level, this is pure poison. In today's world, people should be more demanding of institutions in all respects rather than less. The genre, as a whole, trips up on the divide between the individual and the group / civilization. Happiness cannot run from the masses. Nevertheless, self - actualization literature is a useful step to gaining secularization and to limiting preoccupations with scorning others.
June 8, 2020
Lots of really excellent ideas and concepts sometimes surrounded by some really boring stuff like how to make a to do list. I had it in audio book form and was unable to skip those parts in the car so sometimes I felt kind of trapped into listening. But I didn’t want to miss any good parts so I listened to the whole thing.
Points I wanted to remember: if you see someone doing something that seems extraordinary or going above and beyond, they may be doing this to heal a part of themselves.... Also, it does not hurt to think the best of people in most cases. If they are being dishonest, so what? That’s their problem. It doesn’t say anything about me. And if you’re not here, where are you? And what good is that doing? There was a lot more but it’s hard to go back to an audio book to find them all.
Points I wanted to remember: if you see someone doing something that seems extraordinary or going above and beyond, they may be doing this to heal a part of themselves.... Also, it does not hurt to think the best of people in most cases. If they are being dishonest, so what? That’s their problem. It doesn’t say anything about me. And if you’re not here, where are you? And what good is that doing? There was a lot more but it’s hard to go back to an audio book to find them all.
May 30, 2019
The book has some interesting and insightful points but overall is quite repetitive.
I liked some of the exercises. I quite like the authors tone and style of writing but occasionally felt it was a bit patronising.
On the whole good with some good inisights but nothing particularly Newman a bit drawn out
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I liked some of the exercises. I quite like the authors tone and style of writing but occasionally felt it was a bit patronising.
On the whole good with some good inisights but nothing particularly Newman a bit drawn out
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 13, 2019
This is one of those books everyone should read ~ and gift it forward!
A wonderful book that I highly recommend to everyone! Check it out friends! You’ll be happy you did!
Happy reading!
Cheers!
A wonderful book that I highly recommend to everyone! Check it out friends! You’ll be happy you did!
Happy reading!
Cheers!
April 6, 2020
No difficult or novel topics were introduced here to me, but a good listen to reinforce this mindset.
January 19, 2019
‘Keep in mind that the apps that we use are typically designed to be addictive’
Author I. C. (Issac) Robledo earned his B.A. from Purdue University in psychology, and his M.S. from the University of Oklahoma in industrial-organizational psychology. His many self-help books published in both Spanish and English books are meant to help build intellectual, creative, and mindful abilities. Issac writes based on both personal experience and scientific research. In addition to his books he has contributed articles to Creativity Research Journal, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and “The Handbook of Organizational Creativity” among others.
One of the many reasons Issac’s books magnetize readers is his willingness to share his own journey through hard times to the pleasure of live he enjoys now. ‘’In the lowest period of my life I was so depressed that I could not get out of bed. Nothing seemed to matter. In search for an answer and for a way to make progress in my life I began meditating, and in one of those meditative sessions, I had 7 Thoughts that came to me in a flash. Ever since I had those Thoughts my life has never been the same.’
In the Introduction he sets the tone of the book – ‘You may have heard that in warfare, or in strategy games, that there are tactics and there are strategies. Tactics are generally seen as concrete actions you can take to solve a specific problem. Self-development books generally focus on this. A focus on tactics can be helpful because often, you have a specific problem, and you need it solved. For example, if you want help with making new friends, then you may find a book that deals with this specific issue. In contrast, strategies are built around not solving one particular problem, but in planning and putting yourself in the best position to deal with any problems that may arise. Although this book does include tactics and concrete tips, it includes them in a way that is ultimately strategic, and that will help you put yourself in the best position to deal with the primary obstacles of your life. 7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By may not show you how to solve your immediate problem, but it will be your toolkit for understanding how to make the best use of your mind, and to use it to its full powers to solve your everyday problems. This approach should ultimately be more effective. A further goal of this book will be to help you attain clarity and focus of the mind. We live in a world overloaded with information – which can be found via the internet, books, news, television, radio, gurus, and so forth. With so much information available, and so much new information being made available daily, it can be difficult to create a calm and focused mind. Our minds tend to go in all directions and accomplish little in the end. The fundamental idea of 7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By is that if we could calm the mind and focus on what truly mattered, then we would be much happier, more at peace, and ultimately able to live a life full of meaning.’
To learn and utilize Isaac’s thoughts requires spending time with his book. The 7 thoughts he presents are 1. Focus on what you can control, not on what you cannot control, 2. Focus on the positive, not the negative, 3. Focus on what you can do, not on what you cannot do, 4. Focus on what you have, not on what you do not have, 5. Focus on the present, not on the past and future, 6. Focus on what you need, not on what you want, 7. Focus on what you can give, not on what you can take. And in the manner in which he explores each of these seven thoughts distills the importance of each seemingly simple idea. This is a superb adjunct to healthy living.
Author I. C. (Issac) Robledo earned his B.A. from Purdue University in psychology, and his M.S. from the University of Oklahoma in industrial-organizational psychology. His many self-help books published in both Spanish and English books are meant to help build intellectual, creative, and mindful abilities. Issac writes based on both personal experience and scientific research. In addition to his books he has contributed articles to Creativity Research Journal, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and “The Handbook of Organizational Creativity” among others.
One of the many reasons Issac’s books magnetize readers is his willingness to share his own journey through hard times to the pleasure of live he enjoys now. ‘’In the lowest period of my life I was so depressed that I could not get out of bed. Nothing seemed to matter. In search for an answer and for a way to make progress in my life I began meditating, and in one of those meditative sessions, I had 7 Thoughts that came to me in a flash. Ever since I had those Thoughts my life has never been the same.’
In the Introduction he sets the tone of the book – ‘You may have heard that in warfare, or in strategy games, that there are tactics and there are strategies. Tactics are generally seen as concrete actions you can take to solve a specific problem. Self-development books generally focus on this. A focus on tactics can be helpful because often, you have a specific problem, and you need it solved. For example, if you want help with making new friends, then you may find a book that deals with this specific issue. In contrast, strategies are built around not solving one particular problem, but in planning and putting yourself in the best position to deal with any problems that may arise. Although this book does include tactics and concrete tips, it includes them in a way that is ultimately strategic, and that will help you put yourself in the best position to deal with the primary obstacles of your life. 7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By may not show you how to solve your immediate problem, but it will be your toolkit for understanding how to make the best use of your mind, and to use it to its full powers to solve your everyday problems. This approach should ultimately be more effective. A further goal of this book will be to help you attain clarity and focus of the mind. We live in a world overloaded with information – which can be found via the internet, books, news, television, radio, gurus, and so forth. With so much information available, and so much new information being made available daily, it can be difficult to create a calm and focused mind. Our minds tend to go in all directions and accomplish little in the end. The fundamental idea of 7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By is that if we could calm the mind and focus on what truly mattered, then we would be much happier, more at peace, and ultimately able to live a life full of meaning.’
To learn and utilize Isaac’s thoughts requires spending time with his book. The 7 thoughts he presents are 1. Focus on what you can control, not on what you cannot control, 2. Focus on the positive, not the negative, 3. Focus on what you can do, not on what you cannot do, 4. Focus on what you have, not on what you do not have, 5. Focus on the present, not on the past and future, 6. Focus on what you need, not on what you want, 7. Focus on what you can give, not on what you can take. And in the manner in which he explores each of these seven thoughts distills the importance of each seemingly simple idea. This is a superb adjunct to healthy living.
December 16, 2018
When I saw the title of this book, I thought "Another book about how thoughts can change our lives", but this book is different. I found this book to be magical.
The author inspires and encourages the reader tremendously by first sharing his personal story about his need to find a different way of living, and provides concrete (and some confronting) examples from real-life, and hypothetically, to explain the seven thoughts.
It is well worth going through this entire book, which may be longer than other books on similar topics, but there is a logical flow to the 7 thoughts; and each Thought builds upon the former thoughts in an amazing way.
This is the first general self-help book that I have personally read, which knits or links together the type of thoughts that every person, no matter what their circumstances, can use, in order to navigate through Life, without creating pit-falls or "muddying the waters" through their own thoughts and actions.
Issac Robledo provides activities and summaries, that reinforce what you are reading; because creating your own Life with purpose, success and happiness requires action, not passivity. I completed the activities and share one below.
VALUES
Honesty
Respect
Authenticity
Kindness
Spirituality
I looked at the 7 thoughts to discover that there were 2 thought systems, numbers 4 & 6, which I needed to follow. To find out what they are, if you want to, you will have to read the book.
I called this book "magical" and that is because I love reading, and had a few breaks when reading this book. Every time I came back to the book, there were many thoughts rushing through my mind, like "Should I buy this or should I buy that" and then I would read the next part of Issac's book.
It was like my own personal teacher talking to me! For example, the book asked me to think, do I really need that thing? Slowly but surely it dawned upon me that I know that I love pretty things and new things, but NO I don't need that Champagne Bubble Bath that I saw online at Target. I have all my material needs met, but still have some spiritual needs to be met.
This deep realisation was built upon my reading and understanding Thought number 4. After I absorbed Thoughts 1 to 6, I was then able to understand and apply Thought number 7. As a sneak preview of this latter thought, I consider myself already a "giving" person, but had to realise that I have the need for self-esteem to be fulfilled, before being able to give to others what I feel that I would like to give.
Our thoughts really are like rivers, that may wander, meander or trickle or rush. Sometimes our thoughts flow nicely, and all is in order and is nurtured. This book is different to other self-help books about managing your own thoughts, because this book presents the information in a multi-dimensional perspective. Others give the principles flatly or one dimensionally, meaning they are really like orders or commands, but with no unifying substance.
This book left me feeling cheery, calm and in control of my own Life. More than this, because the content is so holistic (or every word in this book is well worth reading and ties in with all the other content), if you understand the thoughts and their application, and if you have NOT been aware of and have not been genuinely using these 7 thoughts, then this book will definitely help you.
The author inspires and encourages the reader tremendously by first sharing his personal story about his need to find a different way of living, and provides concrete (and some confronting) examples from real-life, and hypothetically, to explain the seven thoughts.
It is well worth going through this entire book, which may be longer than other books on similar topics, but there is a logical flow to the 7 thoughts; and each Thought builds upon the former thoughts in an amazing way.
This is the first general self-help book that I have personally read, which knits or links together the type of thoughts that every person, no matter what their circumstances, can use, in order to navigate through Life, without creating pit-falls or "muddying the waters" through their own thoughts and actions.
Issac Robledo provides activities and summaries, that reinforce what you are reading; because creating your own Life with purpose, success and happiness requires action, not passivity. I completed the activities and share one below.
VALUES
Honesty
Respect
Authenticity
Kindness
Spirituality
I looked at the 7 thoughts to discover that there were 2 thought systems, numbers 4 & 6, which I needed to follow. To find out what they are, if you want to, you will have to read the book.
I called this book "magical" and that is because I love reading, and had a few breaks when reading this book. Every time I came back to the book, there were many thoughts rushing through my mind, like "Should I buy this or should I buy that" and then I would read the next part of Issac's book.
It was like my own personal teacher talking to me! For example, the book asked me to think, do I really need that thing? Slowly but surely it dawned upon me that I know that I love pretty things and new things, but NO I don't need that Champagne Bubble Bath that I saw online at Target. I have all my material needs met, but still have some spiritual needs to be met.
This deep realisation was built upon my reading and understanding Thought number 4. After I absorbed Thoughts 1 to 6, I was then able to understand and apply Thought number 7. As a sneak preview of this latter thought, I consider myself already a "giving" person, but had to realise that I have the need for self-esteem to be fulfilled, before being able to give to others what I feel that I would like to give.
Our thoughts really are like rivers, that may wander, meander or trickle or rush. Sometimes our thoughts flow nicely, and all is in order and is nurtured. This book is different to other self-help books about managing your own thoughts, because this book presents the information in a multi-dimensional perspective. Others give the principles flatly or one dimensionally, meaning they are really like orders or commands, but with no unifying substance.
This book left me feeling cheery, calm and in control of my own Life. More than this, because the content is so holistic (or every word in this book is well worth reading and ties in with all the other content), if you understand the thoughts and their application, and if you have NOT been aware of and have not been genuinely using these 7 thoughts, then this book will definitely help you.
August 17, 2019
7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By: A Guide to the Happy, Peaceful, & Meaningful Life by I. C. Robledo is an easy to read and easy to understand self-help book. The broad concepts of the thoughts to live by that are recommended in this book include: focusing on the present, focusing only on what you can control, focusing on the positive, focusing on what you can do, focusing on what you have, focusing on what you need, and focusing on what you can give.
What I really appreciated about the book, is that it includes exercises woven into each part of the book, which really helps you to work towards implementing the 7 Thoughts into practice. The problem that I often have with self-help books, is that often the information that is provided in them is easy to say, but hard to implement. And while I still believe that is true with this book, I did appreciate the efforts to recommend practices that will help the reader to try to practice the strategies that are mentioned in the book. In addition, the author made it clear that it would not be a quick process in terms of learning to implement them all. But rather, it is something that takes time and practice.
As a mental health professional, I thought that the 7 Thoughts that the author identified as the thoughts that someone should live their life by were excellent recommendations, many of which I already work towards incorporating into my own life. They are suggestions that are supported by research and information that I may provide to some clients in order to help them shift to a more helpful mindset. I also very much appreciated the conversational style of the book, which made it very easy and quick to read, while also providing thoughtful and thought provoking activities to utilize. Fully engaging with the activities and suggested exercises do require more effort in order to get the most out of them and to really work on implementing and utilizing the 7 thoughts in your everyday practice. I would recommend really spending time on the activities in order to get the most out of the book.
Although the general concepts and ideas in the book are not new or novel ideas, as they are things that many mental health professionals have used of a long time within areas of positive psychology or cognitive behavioral therapy, I do feel that they were written in a way that would make the concepts more accessible to individuals and . While this book will definitely not replace the need for a quality mental health professional if someone is struggling with mental illness or having a difficult time doing their own self-reflection, I do think that this book is helpful for individuals who are looking to grow and have more positivity in their life.
Disclaimer: I received an advanced review copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
What I really appreciated about the book, is that it includes exercises woven into each part of the book, which really helps you to work towards implementing the 7 Thoughts into practice. The problem that I often have with self-help books, is that often the information that is provided in them is easy to say, but hard to implement. And while I still believe that is true with this book, I did appreciate the efforts to recommend practices that will help the reader to try to practice the strategies that are mentioned in the book. In addition, the author made it clear that it would not be a quick process in terms of learning to implement them all. But rather, it is something that takes time and practice.
As a mental health professional, I thought that the 7 Thoughts that the author identified as the thoughts that someone should live their life by were excellent recommendations, many of which I already work towards incorporating into my own life. They are suggestions that are supported by research and information that I may provide to some clients in order to help them shift to a more helpful mindset. I also very much appreciated the conversational style of the book, which made it very easy and quick to read, while also providing thoughtful and thought provoking activities to utilize. Fully engaging with the activities and suggested exercises do require more effort in order to get the most out of them and to really work on implementing and utilizing the 7 thoughts in your everyday practice. I would recommend really spending time on the activities in order to get the most out of the book.
Although the general concepts and ideas in the book are not new or novel ideas, as they are things that many mental health professionals have used of a long time within areas of positive psychology or cognitive behavioral therapy, I do feel that they were written in a way that would make the concepts more accessible to individuals and . While this book will definitely not replace the need for a quality mental health professional if someone is struggling with mental illness or having a difficult time doing their own self-reflection, I do think that this book is helpful for individuals who are looking to grow and have more positivity in their life.
Disclaimer: I received an advanced review copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 10, 2021
Your thoughts will become what you say… Your thoughts will become your actions - I.C. Robledo
Recently, there has been an increased focus on personal development and self-help. Some offer strategies to guide your life and provide a foundation for your beliefs. Others offer tactics for living your best life. We’ve also seen a number of books highlighting the value of meditation and mindfulness in our life’s journey.
I.C. Robledo has taken an approach that seems to blend the best of these ideas. Beyond tactics, he points to thoughts that can be foundational. Yet, they are more than just foundational truths. These ideas are thoughts that can act as daily reminders and launching points for a successful life.
Focus on what you can control, not what you cannot control.
Focus on the positive, not the negative.
Focus on what you can do, not on what you cannot do.
Focus on what you have, not on what you do not have.
Focus on the present, not on the past or the future.
Focus on what you need, not on what you want.
Focus on what you can give, not on what you can take.
Robledo explains that it is so easy for our minds to become a destructive force by focusing on all of our mistakes and missteps. Some of us spend so much time focused on these negative experiences that our minds have no time or energy to construct the future we so desperately want. The key, as Robledo explains, is in holding to these positive thoughts and not falling back into the old thoughts and patterns that can so readily lead to anxiety and depression.
Robledo also describes three ingredients for living the good life: Purpose, success, and happiness. Purpose is our why. Why are we here? Why do we do what we do? We all want a life that has meaning. Of course, a measure of success is valuable to all of us, but it will be defined differently for each of us. Robledo suggests that when we combine our energy with our moral values and our purpose, we will find success. Finally, he shares a quote from Ghandi: Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
Recently, there has been an increased focus on personal development and self-help. Some offer strategies to guide your life and provide a foundation for your beliefs. Others offer tactics for living your best life. We’ve also seen a number of books highlighting the value of meditation and mindfulness in our life’s journey.
I.C. Robledo has taken an approach that seems to blend the best of these ideas. Beyond tactics, he points to thoughts that can be foundational. Yet, they are more than just foundational truths. These ideas are thoughts that can act as daily reminders and launching points for a successful life.
Focus on what you can control, not what you cannot control.
Focus on the positive, not the negative.
Focus on what you can do, not on what you cannot do.
Focus on what you have, not on what you do not have.
Focus on the present, not on the past or the future.
Focus on what you need, not on what you want.
Focus on what you can give, not on what you can take.
Robledo explains that it is so easy for our minds to become a destructive force by focusing on all of our mistakes and missteps. Some of us spend so much time focused on these negative experiences that our minds have no time or energy to construct the future we so desperately want. The key, as Robledo explains, is in holding to these positive thoughts and not falling back into the old thoughts and patterns that can so readily lead to anxiety and depression.
Robledo also describes three ingredients for living the good life: Purpose, success, and happiness. Purpose is our why. Why are we here? Why do we do what we do? We all want a life that has meaning. Of course, a measure of success is valuable to all of us, but it will be defined differently for each of us. Robledo suggests that when we combine our energy with our moral values and our purpose, we will find success. Finally, he shares a quote from Ghandi: Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
January 25, 2019
The book 7 Thoughts To Live Your Life By is a simultaneously thought-provoking and easy-to-read guide. I’m on a constant quest for learning and self-improvement, and it delivered as promised. The author takes classic wisdom and breaks it down into actionable advice.
What I loved: the content shows the author’s clear commitment to these thoughts as a way of life. It’s more than just an instructional manual or clinical self-help guide; the way he shared his experiences made it easy to imagine the real-life application of the 7 Thoughts.
What I didn’t exactly love: In some ways, the book reminded me of what it’s like to talk to someone who is so passionate about something they repeat themselves over and over again as they are telling the story (Note: There’s NOTHING at all wrong with being passionate, in fact I think passionate people are valuable, intriguing and awesome). Some chapters contained more instances of this than others. The repetitiveness made it fairly challenging to get through certain parts and might be better suited to spoken word (i.e. an in-person presentation, where one might use repetition for emphasis).
What I’d share with the author: You have some amazing insights and a compelling life story to tell. You do really well at painting a vivid picture for your audience– please don’t feel the need to over-explain.
Overall, I believe the book could be of value to anyone looking to improve their outlook on life. It is full of encouragement, real-life examples, and useful insights.
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
What I loved: the content shows the author’s clear commitment to these thoughts as a way of life. It’s more than just an instructional manual or clinical self-help guide; the way he shared his experiences made it easy to imagine the real-life application of the 7 Thoughts.
What I didn’t exactly love: In some ways, the book reminded me of what it’s like to talk to someone who is so passionate about something they repeat themselves over and over again as they are telling the story (Note: There’s NOTHING at all wrong with being passionate, in fact I think passionate people are valuable, intriguing and awesome). Some chapters contained more instances of this than others. The repetitiveness made it fairly challenging to get through certain parts and might be better suited to spoken word (i.e. an in-person presentation, where one might use repetition for emphasis).
What I’d share with the author: You have some amazing insights and a compelling life story to tell. You do really well at painting a vivid picture for your audience– please don’t feel the need to over-explain.
Overall, I believe the book could be of value to anyone looking to improve their outlook on life. It is full of encouragement, real-life examples, and useful insights.
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 25, 2019
This is a well thought out guide, basically to a combination of cognitive-behavioral and positive psychology. I am familiar with all the points the author makes, and know research evidence that supports them. I suspect he didn’t consult the research, but is writing from his own personal experience.
The language is very clear and easy to understand, although I don’t particularly like a didactic tone.
I read many books as a reviewer, editor and contest judge, and usually despair at the poor technical quality of the writing I encounter. In contrast, 7 thoughts to live by is almost completely free of typos, careless errors, and mistakes of grammar, spelling and punctuation. I wish to congratulate the author for this.
Mr. Robledo has obviously developed a high degree of self-control and willpower, and many of his recommendations amount to “just force yourself to do it,” whether it is thinking self-destructive thoughts, engaging in addictive behaviors, or interacting with others in a damaging way. While this is the general approach of Albert Ellis’s REBT, I find it to be inappropriate for many people who don’t have Mr. Robledo’s sterling qualities. There are ways of dealing with negatives that don’t involve willpower, and in both my personal and professional experience, I find them to work much better.
Despite this caveat, I consider this book to be excellent work, and excellent advice, well worth reading, and well worth implementation.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The language is very clear and easy to understand, although I don’t particularly like a didactic tone.
I read many books as a reviewer, editor and contest judge, and usually despair at the poor technical quality of the writing I encounter. In contrast, 7 thoughts to live by is almost completely free of typos, careless errors, and mistakes of grammar, spelling and punctuation. I wish to congratulate the author for this.
Mr. Robledo has obviously developed a high degree of self-control and willpower, and many of his recommendations amount to “just force yourself to do it,” whether it is thinking self-destructive thoughts, engaging in addictive behaviors, or interacting with others in a damaging way. While this is the general approach of Albert Ellis’s REBT, I find it to be inappropriate for many people who don’t have Mr. Robledo’s sterling qualities. There are ways of dealing with negatives that don’t involve willpower, and in both my personal and professional experience, I find them to work much better.
Despite this caveat, I consider this book to be excellent work, and excellent advice, well worth reading, and well worth implementation.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 28, 2019
Creating The Perfect Attitude About Life
Author Robledo encapsulates seven frequently advised personal development practices into a single compendium, then provides meaning to each with his own stories and illustrations.
While a perfect life is probably not attainable, a perfect attitude toward life’s ups and downs is. And these seven Thoughts are the pathway to having a perfect attitude about life. Plus, these are seven of the easiest “rules” you’ll find for creating the satisfying and less-stressed life you deeply desire.
I do wish Robledo had employed a good editor to smooth his otherwise excellent writing. There are several instances of wrong word choice selection, grammar errors, as well as some convoluted sentences that require a second (or slower) reading to comprehend. The book also needs some better formatting to make it easier to read. Normally these problems would result in a one-star drop in my rating, but in this case the overall content, structure, flow, and polished writing enabled me to overlook these minor flaws.
If everyone would read this book – and implement the Seven Thoughts as described here – life would be a lot less stressful, kinder, and a more humane, peaceful and positive experience. Everyone wanting to experience this for themselves should buy and read this book, and then inculcate the Seven Thoughts into their own lives.
Author Robledo encapsulates seven frequently advised personal development practices into a single compendium, then provides meaning to each with his own stories and illustrations.
While a perfect life is probably not attainable, a perfect attitude toward life’s ups and downs is. And these seven Thoughts are the pathway to having a perfect attitude about life. Plus, these are seven of the easiest “rules” you’ll find for creating the satisfying and less-stressed life you deeply desire.
I do wish Robledo had employed a good editor to smooth his otherwise excellent writing. There are several instances of wrong word choice selection, grammar errors, as well as some convoluted sentences that require a second (or slower) reading to comprehend. The book also needs some better formatting to make it easier to read. Normally these problems would result in a one-star drop in my rating, but in this case the overall content, structure, flow, and polished writing enabled me to overlook these minor flaws.
If everyone would read this book – and implement the Seven Thoughts as described here – life would be a lot less stressful, kinder, and a more humane, peaceful and positive experience. Everyone wanting to experience this for themselves should buy and read this book, and then inculcate the Seven Thoughts into their own lives.
March 22, 2024
7 Pensamientos para vivir una vida mejor de IC Robledo
Sera una reseña muy corta.
Los 7 Pensamientos son perfectos en mi opinión, son muy buenos consejos. Pero creo que funcionan mejor como una lista que como un libro completo.
Mucho era redundante, solo relleno para poder tener muchas páginas.
Recomiendo leer solo la lista que sería (No es spoiler, literal es el índice):
1. Concentrarse en lo Que Puede Controlar, No en lo Que No Puede Controlar
2. Concentrarse en lo Positivo, No en lo Negativo
3. Concentrarse en lo Que Puede Hacer, No en lo Que No Puede Hacer
4. Concentrarse en lo Que Tiene, No en lo Que no Tiene
5. Concentrarse en el Presente, No en el Pasado y el Futuro
6. Concentrarse en lo Que Necesita, No en lo Que Quiere
7. Concentrarse en Lo Que Puede Dar, No en Lo Que Puede Recibir
Sera una reseña muy corta.
Los 7 Pensamientos son perfectos en mi opinión, son muy buenos consejos. Pero creo que funcionan mejor como una lista que como un libro completo.
Mucho era redundante, solo relleno para poder tener muchas páginas.
Recomiendo leer solo la lista que sería (No es spoiler, literal es el índice):
1. Concentrarse en lo Que Puede Controlar, No en lo Que No Puede Controlar
2. Concentrarse en lo Positivo, No en lo Negativo
3. Concentrarse en lo Que Puede Hacer, No en lo Que No Puede Hacer
4. Concentrarse en lo Que Tiene, No en lo Que no Tiene
5. Concentrarse en el Presente, No en el Pasado y el Futuro
6. Concentrarse en lo Que Necesita, No en lo Que Quiere
7. Concentrarse en Lo Que Puede Dar, No en Lo Que Puede Recibir
April 30, 2019
The book served as a very good reminder of the things we can control, namely our thoughts! Starts off with some simplified examples and content but as the book progressed, I found some pearls of wisdom which were very timely and I could connect with them at a deeper level. I liked the learning guide the author offered at the end. I felt the author’s genuineness throughout the book and his sincerity in wanting to make a difference. Overall, found the book useful for someone looking to refresh their mindset and get a new start.
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 1, 2019
A very impressive example of one person's suffering leading to successful healing- Robledo provides an explanation of steps to overcome negative thinking using the power of mind and intention. The work is easy to reference and provides evidence of successes of other experts. Robledo creates a positive, sharing relationship, describing his challenges and feats, helping others begin to realize their potential.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 22, 2019
Would be great in a TED talk so it's not so repetitive. Parts of the book made me stop, reflect, and journal. I wrote down the seven thoughts on a sheet of paper and quickly reference it whenever I know that I am wasting time and emotions - it's like carrying a mentor around.
August 30, 2020
This book was a very interesting read. He did not reinvent the wheel, but he reinforced some ideas on how to effectively carry on with life instead of spending so much time dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. I recommend this for anyone that is feeling stuck in their own lives.
September 13, 2020
This was a very pleasant and easy read. Seems like common sense but we all know common sense isn't so common. Definitely worth the read for those who want a bit more direction. Definitely a great read.
April 11, 2022
What an empowering read. This book lays the groundwork for a positive outlook on life. I enjoyed the helpful thoughts and exercises the author includes in the book. A great read for anyone who wants to improve their outlook on life.
April 28, 2022
excellent guide book
Although I have read many how-tos this one truly resonates well. It is manageable and helps you recognize how you can make necessary change. I intend to start by re-reading and finding a partner to help the journey go smoothly.
Although I have read many how-tos this one truly resonates well. It is manageable and helps you recognize how you can make necessary change. I intend to start by re-reading and finding a partner to help the journey go smoothly.
January 17, 2020
I felt at times it was too wordy or unimportant information thrown in the mix.
April 20, 2020
Good content.
June 23, 2020
Useful reminders on living the good life.
July 24, 2020
Birkac cok iyi fikir var ama genel olarak cok ticari yazilmis.
April 30, 2021
Good book.
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July 21, 2021really insightful.
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