David Hooker: getting hooked on Hooker with DOGASH
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Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 9

Chapter 11

Chapter 17

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

CHAPTER 5
THE WEAKNESS OF SEEKING APPROVAL

Features

Book Page #

Why people fail

28

Areas of negative influences

30

Four reasons for negativity

32

The 'Frog in the Hole' story

33

The Italian and the Priest

35


There are thoughts and expressions, which on the surface do not appear to be negative, but are, nevertheless. Let's look at some of them:

  • "So what do you think?"
  • "How do I look?"
  • "Do my shoes match?"
  • "What do you think of my girlfriend?"
  • "Should I get married?"
  • "Am I too young to get married?"
  • "I've got this business idea. What do you think?"
  • "What's your opinion?"
  • "Should I do it?"

As I said, on the surface these statements might not look negative, but they are – believe me, they are. They indicate that you are not sure of yourself, that you are insecure and that you need approval before moving on. These issues, unless addressed immediately, will furnish those darkened rooms in the crevices of your mind and hold you back indefinitely.

Let's look more closely at them: ....

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