By Peter Shepherd
The short answer: yes, but not the same, not by a long chalk.
All persons have the same qualitative make-up; we are born equal in this respect, as recognized in the values of 'Equality, Fraternity & Brotherhood.' All human beings have the same reflexes, instincts, drives, needs, capacities, and rights; all have the same powers of perception, discrimination, attentiveness, retentiveness, reasoning, and so forth.
The differences between persons are quantitative rather than qualitative. 'Equality' is to do with our qualities and our rights, which we all share, but not the degree to which they are developed or expressed.
Behavioral psychology has installed the idea that we inherit all of our traits, and besides the modifying effects of cultural conditioning that we stay basically the same as our genetic hard-wiring dictates. That's true if you don't do anything about making positive change, if you don't recognize the aspects of yourself that are more than animal. Recently many have recognized this possibility and they are looking for valid information that can help them make positive changes.
We each differ in the degree of our various spiritual, mental, emotional and physical abilities, and in the manner in which the amounts of the various traits combine in our individuality. A wide range of aptitude, personality, learning and intelligence tests will show differences as high as 25:1 from person to person, with a characteristic bell-shaped distribution curve, in much the same way as physical characteristics are varied.
It is these quantities, which are such an important factor in personal competence, creativity and ultimately our success in life, which personal development aims to increase. It is through our differences that we are able to express our individuality and achieve unique goals.
Fortunately it is possible to develop our skills, talents, maturity and intelligence to high degrees, using appropriate techniques. For example, our Mind Development courses work very well to develop the faculties of vision, communication, concentration and will, learning and reading skills, logic, memory, intuition and creativity.
I feel that it is a mistake to belittle the differences between individuals due to a fear of being seen as judgmental or non-accepting of a person who has little of certain qualities. It is much better to be realistic (which is truly to be non-judgmental and accepting) and recognize the strength and weakness of our various qualities. Then we can take advantage of the opportunities which are available to develop and improve ourselves, toward the goal of fulfilling our potential.
The Mind Development Courses:
1. Super Vision (develop sensory intelligence) - Available Now!
Home-study course to improve the mind's capacity for perception and integration between left and right brain, boosting memory, creativity, natural eyesight and drawing ability.
2. Effective Communication (communication skills course) - Available Now!
Learn powerful communication skills that enable you to be more effective at work and in those situations of everyday life where better communication can make all the difference.
3. Concentration: Developing Willpower (concentration course) - Available Now!
If you are concentrating you are awake and aware - your mental life is both intensified and broadened. Are there ways to improve your concentration directly? Yes, and this course teaches the best of them.
4. Super Student (study skills course) - Available Now!
Learn how to study a subject with maximum comprehension, recall and ability to apply what you have learned effectively.
5. Power Reading (effective reading course) - Available Now!
Learn how to read both quickly and in depth over a wide range of subjects, and then to be able to appreciate, analyze and apply what you have read with clear and incisive intelligence.
Basic Courses CD (top value compilation) - Available Now!
The Mind Development courses 1-5 are available as a special package, delivered to your door on CD. Also including the New Life Course and the contents of the Tools for Transformation 2-CD set, this package costs just $150 and saves you $130.
This is the recommended sequence in which to do the courses, though if you have a special interest, each course can be done independently.
The following supplementary course will interest those who are active in sports...
Zen & the Art of Sprinting (only US$ 9.00). This short course demonstrates the amazing changes in mental and physical capacity that can be created by effective practical mind development techniques, and illustrates how closely mind and body function in coordination.
