Good Information from Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich

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AN EIGHT POINT “PERSISTENCE INVENTORY”

FEAR, THE WORST OF ALL ENEMIES, CAN BE EFFECTIVELY CURED BY FORCED REPETITION OF ACTS OF COURAGE.

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

1. Failure to recognize and to define clearly exactly what one wants.

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 one’s readiness to compromise on all occasions rather than meet opposition and fight it.

8. The habit of blaming others for one’s 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, general absence of ambition to be, to do, 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, 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, do, or say. This enemy belongs at the head of the list because it generally exists in one’s subconscious mind, where its presence is not recognized. (See the Six Basic Fears)

Four Steps to Persistence

1. A definite purpose backed by burning desire for its fulfillment.

2. A definite plan, expressed in continuous action.

3. A mind closed tightly against all negative and discouraging influences, including negative suggestions of relatives, friends and acquaintances.

4. A friendly alliance with one or more persons who will encourage one to follow through with both plan and purpose.

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Good Information from Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich