Think and Grow Rich by: Napoleon Hill
Themes: Success, Self-Help, Improvement, Manifesting
Read When: You are ready to dive deep into a goal. This is not about momentary inspiration. This is about manifesting your life tied to your greatest potential.
Favorite Quotes:
“I will eliminate hatred, envy, jealousy, selfishness, and cynicism, by developing love for all humanity, because I know that a negative attitude toward others can never bring me success. I will cause others to believe in me, because I will believe in them, and in myself.”
“You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.”
“The starting point of all achievement is DESIRE. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desire brings weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat.”
Key Takeaways: Proctor remains adamant that visualization is the beginning of all achievement. He outlines that to amass true wealth, you must first visualize, consider, and commit to the following:
Fix in your mind the exact amount of money you desire.
Determine exactly what you intend to give for this money.
Establish a definite date by which you intend to acquire this money.
Create a definite plan to acquire the money, and take the first step immediately.
Put the four items above into a clear, concise sentence describing each part.
Read the statement aloud twice daily, in the morning and at night.
This book is a classic and one that can be reread multiple times throughout your journey to a rich life - whatever that may mean for you.