touching upon that subject in his book "Winning Through Intimidation".

Essentially he said that no matter how much you think "positive" about something most of the factors that ultimately determine success or failure are out of your control. He suggested "hoping for the best" while "expecting the worst".

He found this perspective greatly benefitted him in business dealings. He was able to keep his emotions in check when entering negotiations and other business events where emotions could kick in and over ride good judgement.

Robert Fritz also has a big problem with positive thinking in that in essence you are lying to yourself... and by doing so you alter your sense of reality. And you need a correct sense of reality to adequetly judge any real-life situation. If your reality is screwed up you are much more likely to make incorrect choices.

Take care,

Mike Winicki