10 Lessons on Success to Learn From The Book 'Think and Grow Rich' (Picture Credit - Instagram)
'Think and Grow Rich', the 1937 self-help book by Napoleon Hill, written after 25 years-long research on a few economically successful people, is still recognised as one of the masterpieces for personal development by people. The main idea of the book is that anything can be made possible through mental visualisation and imagination. Simply put, success is achievable if you have prepared your mind to achieve success. This book reveals several life lessons of personal development that can be followed to accomplish your goals. This article discusses 10 lessons from the decades-long book that are relevant even today.
Mindset
'Think and Grow Rich' is not your quick guide to becoming rich in terms of numbers or money. Getting rich here has more to do with the person you become than the actual money in your bank account. For instance, if you take a few millionaires, lock them in a room, take all their money from them and let them out after 10 years, chances are they possess the same skills. To get rich, you should set your mindset with fixed goals just like the millionaires. So, becoming someone who values financial IQ and nurtures the mindset of thinking and growing rich is how you become rich.
Desire
Nothing is possible without desire. If you want to achieve success, then you should have a burning desire within yourself and get to work. It's only when you create the desire that you are driven to take action. This way, you will be motivated and stay committed to making things happen.
Faith
If you want what you wish to come true, you need to go all-in and to go all-in, you need to have faith in the work that you do. Faith is your belief in yourself that you are capable of achieving your desire. Let's say, you desire to lose 10 to 20 kg of weight. If you want to achieve that, act like you are healthy. It will set you on the right track.
Auto-Suggestion
If you do not see yourself having lots of money in your imagination, then you will never see that money in your bank balance either. Auto-suggestion is also known as visualisation or meditation. You need to reprogram your mind with positive affirmations and self-talk.
Specialised Knowledge
According to Napoleon Hill, there is general knowledge- basically things that you are taught in school- and then, there is specialised knowledge. By gaining specialised knowledge in your field, you will become an expert. When you are an expert at what you do, your earning potential will increase.
Organised Planning
You can only achieve something big with planning. You need to have a concrete plan in hand to make it big. The idea here is to come up with a plan that is practical and workable. So, to achieve your bigger goal, you need to set smaller goals first. Accomplishing these smaller goals is what will keep you motivated.
Decision-Making
One of the key reasons behind failure is the lack of decision-making. A successful person will make big decisions quickly and will change them slowly. On the other hand, an unsuccessful person will take too long to make a big decision and then keep on changing quickly. This means that you need to be quick in making big decisions, but you should not be giving up on those decisions too soon.
Persistence
If you want something big in your life, you need to work hard. In your path to success, it's more likely that you will fail a few times. But, in those times, you need to show the spirit of persistence. Some people tend to give up on their goals after failing in their first attempt. It took years for Bill Gates to become successful. Had he given up on his dreams mid-way, he wouldn't have reached where he is today.
Mastermind
Surround yourself with people who have the same purpose, dreams and aspirations in their life. Connect and learn from individuals who have already achieved what you desire in life. A mastermind group can provide you with guidance, support, and valuable insights.
Gratitude
Cultivate an attitude of gratitude along with maintaining a positive mindset. Appreciate what you have in your life. Try to focus on the positive aspects of life. This will attract more abundance and opportunities.
'Think and Grow Rich' is not just about becoming rich monetarily. It will also teach you how to achieve success and fulfilment in different aspects of life. Put these life lessons into practice and you will be able to build a life of abundance and achievement.
