The simplest formula is: "just do it".[/b]
If it were really that easy, Merl, Dreamviews would be nothing but a link to the Nike site
By "expecting" something to happen I was refering primarily to visualizing the positive outcome. Perhaps my use of that instance could be a bit misleading. However, as simplistic and ideal as carrying out an action through "just do it" sounds, I don't see it as a realistic piece of advice in this case. His goal is a bit more complex than something like closing one's eyes and counting to ten. Programming one's self to wake up after dreams and remember them is a bit more complex and does require (for most) a good amount of dedication, patience, and yes... will.
Expecting the result of an action, hoping for it, believing in it - all prerequisites of thought, not of will and as such allow for failure; as opposed to keeping it in mind, not thinking of the outcome and knowing you will achieve it - that is where the true power of intent lies. [/b]
At first this comes across as philosophical poetry - but I think I know what you're saying. It's like a pitcher that stands on the mound and is down to what could be the final strike for the final out in the last inning to end the game. While this pitch could end in different positive scenarios (pop fly, ground out, strike out (swingin), called strike) his thought (or intent) should be nothing but getting the ball within a very specific zone at a certain speed and angle. While the outcome of this pitch has great consequences, it all rests upon his ability to make the perfect pitch at that moment. Obviously throwing the ball and simply "expecting" the batter to miss is not a good recommendation. Telling him to "just do it", however, isn't quite the advice I would give either. I think visualizing the outcome BEFORE the action is carried out can influence the final action itself, instill confidence, and increase the likelyhood of success.
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