Speech from the late Napoleon Hill, who has written one of the best known books known to man: Think and Grow Rich.
http://www.amazon.ca/Think-Grow-Rich-Original-Classic/dp/1906465592/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0/178-7799318-4571621
Key Points from his speech:
– Take power of your mind and direct it to whatever ends you may desire
– What your mind feeds upon is what your mind attracts to you
– Have definite of purpose
– Know what precisely you want in life
2 Envelope Concept
Everyone comes to earth with the equivalent of two envelopes:
– Riches you may possess if you take possession of your own mind and direct it to ends of your own choice
- Sound health
- Peace of mind
- A labor of love of your own choice
- Freedom from fear and worry
- Positive mental attitude
- Material riches of your own choice and quantity
– Penalties if you neglect to take possession of your mind and direct it
- Ill health
- Fear and worry
- Indecision and doubt
- Frustration and discouragement throughout life
- Poverty
- Flock of evils consisting of: Envy, jealously, superstition, greed, anger, hatred
It has always been your choice which envelope you choose.
Action Items
Procure a neat notebook:
– On page 1 – Clear description of your idea of success
– On page 2 – Clear statement of what you intend to give in return
Repeat at least 12 times daily
And end with the following statement:
Oh great providence, I ask not what of more riches, but more wisdom, and use wisely the riches I received at birth, to whatever ends I desire.
