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Napoleon Hill
Notes
Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to burn his ships and cut all sources of retreat. Only by so doing can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win, essential to success.
The oak sleeps in the acorn.
Every man is what he is, because of the dominating thoughts which he permits to occupy his mind.
…you should seek knowledge or information only if it will lead to profits. scrutinize anything you spend time on by this criteria.
Close association with one who refuses to compromise with circumstances he does not like, is an asset that can never be measured in terms of money.
Before forming your “Master Mind” alliance, decide what advantages, and benefits, you may offer the individual members of your group, in return for their cooperation….Arrange to meet with the members of your “Master Mind” group at least twice a week, and more often if possible, until you have jointly perfected the necessary plan, or plans for the accumulation of money…You may originate your own plans, either in whole or in part, but see that those plans are checked, and approved by the members of your “master mind” alliance…keep your own counsel, when you begin to put into practice the principles described here, by reaching your own decisions and following them. Take no one into your confidence, except the members of your “Master Mind” group, and be very sure in your selection of this group, that you choose only those who will be in complete sympathy and harmony with your purpose…Mind stimulation, through harmonious discussion of definite subjects, between three people, illustrates the simplest and most practical use of the master mind.
Men who succeed reach decisions promptly, and change them, if at all, very slowly.
Every night, over a long period of years, I held an imaginary Council meeting with this group whom I called my “Invisible Counselors.”
…keep your mind closed against all people who depress or discourage you in any way…Without doubt, the most common weakness of all human beings is the habit of leaving their minds open to the negative influence of other people.
“Life is a checkerboard, and the player opposite you is time. If you hesitate before moving, or neglect to move promptly, your men will be wiped off the board by time. You are playing against a partner who will not tolerate indecision!”