Monday, April 26, 2010

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

We have two types of Scouts at We Love Kempo.  There's the Scout who's a superstar: he advances in rank quickly, sets a good example, gets to Eagle Scout, gets straight A's in school.  He's a good kid, solid.

Then there's the Scout who's a great kid, but makes poor decisions.  Gets poor grades in school, spends too much time on the video games, forgets to turn in his homework, and can't be trusted to truly do the right thing when there are shortcuts available.  This Scout needs the dojo for discipline and structure.

This next blog is for that Scout.  It's a list from "Think and Grow Rich," by Napoleon Hill, titled "symptoms of Lack of Persistence."  I call it laziness.

These are the weaknesses that must be mastered by all who accumulate riches:

1. Failure to recognize and clearly define exactly what you want.
2. Procrastination, with or without cause (usually backed up with a formidable array of alibis and excuses).
3. Lack of interest in acquiring specialized knowledge.
4. Indecision, the habit of "passing the buck" on all occasions, instead of facing issues squarely (also backed by alibis).
5. The habit of relying upon alibis instead of creating definite plans for the solution of problems.
6. Self-satisfaction.  There is but little remedy for this affliction, and no hope for those who suffer from it.
7. Indifference, usually reflected in your readiness to compromise on all occasions, rather than meet opposition and fight it.
8. The habit of blaming others for your mistakes, and accepting unfavorable circumstances as being unavoidable.
9. Weakness of desire due to neglect in the choice of motives that impel action.
10. Willingness, even eagerness, to quit at the first sign of defeat (based upon one or more of the six basic fears).
11. Lack of organized plans, placed in writing where they may be analyzed
12. The habit of neglecting to move on ideas, or to grasp opportunity when it presents itself.
13. Wishing instead of willing
14. The habit of compromising with poverty instead of aiming at riches--a general absence of ambition to be, to do and to own.
15. Searching for all the short cuts to riches, trying to get without giving a fair equivalent, usually reflected in the habit of gambling or endeavoring to drive "sharp" bargains.
16. Fear of criticism, failure to create plans and to put them into action because of what other people will think .

I hope this helps and that YOU don't find yourself on this side of success.  Be a superhero today!

See you at the top!

Sensei Brian Colwell
Martial Arts Superhero &
3rd Generation Eagle Scout Ninja
 We Love Kempo Martial Arts Studio
"For the love of the martial arts"
San Diego,CA 92128

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