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INDECISION. The habit of permitting others to do one's thinking. Staying "on
the fence."

DOUBT. Generally expressed through alibis and excuses designed to cover up,
explain away, or apologize for one's failures, sometimes expressed in the form of
envy of those who are successful, or by criticising them.

WORRY. Usually expressed by finding fault with others, a tendency to spend
beyond one's income, neglect of personal appearance, scowling and frowning; in-
temperance in the use of alcoholic drink, sometimes through the use of narcotics;
nervousness, lack of poise, self-consciousness and lack of self-reliance.

OVER-CAUTION. The habit of looking for the negative side of every circum-
stance, thinking and talking of possible failure instead of concentrating upon the
means of succeeding. Knowing all the roads to disaster, but never searching for
the plans to avoid failure. Waiting for "the right time" to begin putting ideas and
plans into action, until the waiting becomes a permanent habit. Remembering
those who have failed, and forgetting those who have succeeded. Seeing the hole
in the doughnut, but overlooking the doughnut. Pessimism, leading to indiges-
tion, poor elimination, auto-intoxication, bad breath and bad disposition.

PROCRASTINATION. The habit of putting off until tomorrow that which should
have been done last year. Spending enough time in creating alibis and excuses
to have done the job. This symptom is closely related to over-caution, doubt and
worry. Refusal to accept responsibility when it can be avoided. Willingness to
compromise rather than put up a stiff fight. Compromising with difficulties in-
stead of harnessing and using them as stepping stones to advancement. Bargain-
ing with Life for a penny, instead of demanding prosperity, opulence, riches, con-
tentment and happiness. Planning what to do IF AND WHEN OVERTAKEN BY
FAILURE, INSTEAD OF BURNING ALL BRIDGES AND MAKING RETREAT
IMPOSSIBLE. Weakness of, and often total lack of self-confidence, definiteness
of purpose, self-control, initiative, enthusiasm, ambition, thrift and sound rea-
soning ability.

EXPECTING POVERTY INSTEAD OF DEMANDING RICHES. Association with
those who accept poverty instead of seeking the company of those who demand
and receive riches.

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