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    Hi.
    Brian Tracy has a book named "The power of clarity".

    I wonder what clarity he has in mind.I saw a translated version of it(probably illigal), where the translator had translated it as "self-confidence"! .Was she right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by hooshdar3 View Post
    Hi.
    Brian Tracy has a book named "The power of clarity".

    I wonder what clarity he has in mind.I saw a translated version of it(probably illigal), where the translator had translated it as "self-confidence"! .Was she right?
    I'm not familiar with the book so I have no idea.
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    One would probably have to read the book to know what was meant.
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    Does this from amazon.com help?
    Book Description
    Publication Date: 2000
    In The Power of Clarity, you'll learn to: - get control of your time and your life - double your time off, with no loss of productivity - form good habits and make them your masters - double your income - focus your energy and attention on valuable tasks - reduce the number of hours you need to work each week - dramatically improve the quality of your relationships
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    Default Re: Clarity

    Self-confidence is a bad translation. If you can't use "clarity" then try "focus."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barb_D View Post
    Self-confidence is a bad translation. If you can't use "clarity" then try "focus."
    Oops!Amazon only gives the CD!Not the book.
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    Might one translating it as "stating clearly what you want"?
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    Quote Originally Posted by hooshdar3 View Post
    Might one translatinge it as "stating clearly what you want"?
    That might be one part of the intended meaning. See post #3.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hooshdar3 View Post
    Might one translating it as "stating clearly what you want"?
    Does clarity only affect what you want?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tdol View Post
    Does clarity only affect what you want?
    No, but I guess only stating clearly your ambitions can have power.Or maybe he meant determination?!
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