Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Are you reading this book yet?  "Think and Grow Rich" is just the first of many more books I plan to review with the Scouts.  I figure if we can get these principles and thoughts to the kids sooner, then maybe they'll be in a more creative, open mind set to receive and use the messages.  It's harder for adults, I think, because we already have more stresses and experiences that have hardened us to thinking that we DESERVE the success.

In the section on "Desire" Napoleon Hill discusses the difference between wishing for a thing and being ready to receive it.  "No one is ready for a thing until he believes he can acquire it.  The state of mind must be belief, not mere hope or wish.  Open-mindedness is essential for belief.  Closed minds do not inspire faith, courage or belief."

Many times I've set goals for myself and failed.  It doesn't feel good.  But many of those times I actually set myself up for failure.  I didn't really BELIEVE I would reach the goal.  Why?  Because they were outrageous goals, that's why.  For a goal to be true, to be believable, it has to be reachable.  Doable for you.  Think large, think big, but not outrageous.  It has to be believable for YOU.

Review your goals now: are they believable?  Are they real?  If not, let's bag them or modify them.

See you at the top!

Sensei Brian Colwell
Martial Arts Superhero &
3rd Generation Eagle Scout
We Love Kempo Martial Arts Studio
San Diego, CA 92128