2019-08-14 Think and Grow Rich

Question 1

Who is the author?

Answer 1

Napoleon Hill was an American author in the area of the new thought movement, who was one of the earliest producers of the modern genre of personal-success literature and is widely considered to be one of the great writers on success. Hill’s works examined the power of personal beliefs, and the role they play in personal success. He became an advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1936.

Question 2

What is Think and Grow Rich?

Answer 2

It’s a state of mind that exploits the power of thought to manifest strong desires and a definite purpose into reality.

Question 3

What is the formula presented in this book?

Answer 3

Desire + Ideas + Plans + Massive Action = Success

Question 4

How do you start shifting your thinking from failure consciousness to success consciousness?

Answer 4

By switching the questions you ask yourself, ‘how do I get a job?’ becomes ‘what can I give to a job?’, and ‘how do I get more dollars per hour?’ becomes ‘how do I give more energy, desire, focus?’

Question 5

What are the two types of motivation that increase your desire to work on something

Answer 5

1. Pull motivations (the outcome of the goal is so favourable, that it pulls you towards the goal)
2. Push motivations (you are pushed to action because of the negative consequences of not taking action)

Question 6

What are the 6 steps to complete in order to achieve money-based desires?

Answer 6

1. Be definite as to the amount of money or type of job.
2. Determine exactly what you intend to give in return for the money you desire.
3. Establish a definite date when you intend to attain the money you desire.
4. Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once.
5. Write out a clear, concise statement of the amount of money you intend to acquire, name the time limit, state what you intend to give in return, and describe the plan through which you plan to accumulate it.
6. Read your written statement aloud, twice daily.

Question 7

How to make the most out of failure/mistakes?

Answer 7

Use failure as a growth opportunity towards greater accomplishments.

Question 8

How does helping the owner of a company or a manager achieve their goals help you achieve yours?

Answer 8

You also advance your own goals, because you progressively start excelling at the area of interest (provided this area is aligned with your own goals).

Question 9

What is faith?

Answer 9

Faith is the glue that holds it all together.

Question 10

How are every achievement realised?

Answer 10

Every achievement starts with a strong desire, workshopped to reality through imagination, followed by an organised plan.

Question 11

How do successful people reach decisions?

Answer 11

Successful people reach decisions promptly and definitely, changing their mind slowly.

Question 12

What is one of the major causes of failure?

Answer 12

A lack of persistence.

Question 13

What do you need to acquire great power & succeed?

Answer 13

The help of a mastermind.

Question 14

What is fear?

Answer 14

Fear is a state of mind, it is subject to control and direction.

Question 15

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Answer 15

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