Mindset Mastery Think Your Way To Universal Wealth 1 Original text by Napoleon Hill Edited version brought to you courtesy of Sean Rasmussen www.SeanRasmussen.com & Universal Wealth Creation www.UniversalWealthCreation.com Mindset Mastery: Think Your Way To Universal Wealth 2 This edition © Universal Wealth Creation 2007 All Rights Reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 4 ORIGINAL PREFACE ...................................................................................................................... 7 1 INTRODUCTION - THE MAN WHO “THOUGHT” HIS WAY INTO PARTNERSHIP WITH THOMAS A. EDISON ....................................................................................................... 13 2 DESIRE - THE STARTING POINT OF ALL ACHIEVEMENT ......................................... 26 3 FAITH - VISUALIZATION OF, AND BELIEF IN ATTAINMENT OF DESIRE ............ 42 4 AUTO-SUGGESTION - THE MEDIUM FOR INFLUENCING THE SUBCONSCIOUS MIND ................................................................................................................................................ 58 5 SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE - PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OR OBSERVATIONS ... 64 6 IMAGINATION - THE WORKSHOP OF THE MIND ........................................................ 75 7 ORGANIZED PLANNING - THE CRYSTALLIZATION OF DESIRE INTO ACTION 87 8 DECISION - THE MASTERY OF PROCRASTINATION ................................................ 117 9 PERSISTENCE - THE SUSTAINED EFFORT NECESSARY TO INDUCE FAITH ..... 126 10 POWER OF THE MASTER MIND - THE DRIVING FORCE ....................................... 140 11 THE MYSTERY OF SEX TRANSMUTATION ................................................................. 146 12 THE SUBCONSCIOUS MIND - THE CONNECTING LINK ........................................ 163 13 THE BRAIN - A BROADCASTING AND RECEIVING STATION FOR THOUGHT .......................................................................................................................................................... 170 14 THE SIXTH SENSE - THE DOOR TO THE TEMPLE OF WISDOM ......................... 175 15 HOW TO OUTWIT THE SIX GHOSTS OF FEAR .......................................................... 184 CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................. 210 Picture Credits ........................................................................................................................... 213 Mindset Mastery: Think Your Way To Universal Wealth 3 This edition © Universal Wealth Creation 2007 All Rights Reserved INTRODUCTION 2 This eBook is an edited version of material which was originally published under the title Think and Grow Rich, written by Mr. Napoleon Hill, who lived from 1883 to 1970 in the United States of America. Napoleon Hill started life humbly. He was born into poverty in a two-room cabin. At the age of thirteen, Hill began writing for small newspapers. He intended to study Law, but was forced to withdraw from law school because he could not afford the cost; ultimately, Hill returned to his working-class roots, writing again for newspapers. It was Hill's position as a reporter that put him in contact with steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, as part of an assignment in 1908 to interview famous men for a series of articles he was writing. As Hill states later in this book, it was during that meeting that the idea for his life's major work, which culminated in this book, was born. Napoleon Hill is considered one of the pioneers of success and empowerment writing. He called his series of success writings, "The Philosophy of Achievement"; Hill's empowerment writings used largely as their base the lives and experiences of some of the most well-known and wealthiest men that ever lived, including, among others, Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford. Hill's works, which are now public domain classics (meaning they are without current claims to copyright and free for others to use without infringement), have inspired many with their timeless lessons. His works have as their central theme the ability of all peoples to rise above poverty and earn wealth of their own; they have only to commit to their cause by clarifying their desire and developing the right state of mind. Mindset Mastery: Think Your Way To Universal Wealth 4 This edition © Universal Wealth Creation 2007 All Rights Reserved Hill wrote Think and Grow Rich during the 1930's just as the world was beginning to emerge from the depths of the Great Depression. It was a time of industry more than technology, and a time when most people had been financially and spiritually broken. In many ways, the lack of excess is what set the stage for the reception of this book in its original version. Interestingly, even though our modern world had not known a major economic depression such as that in the time of Hill, there are many parallels that can be drawn between Hill's early life and the struggling financial predicaments many people find themselves in today. At any rate, Hill's work to discover the principles that make men successful revealed steadfast truths applicable to men and women at any point on the financial spectrum, and his words still ring true today. Hill's underlying message is as applicable now as ever. Hill's original work included stories and anecdotes of people who lived during his time, from the early 1900's to the mid-1930's. In this updated version, these stories and anecdotes have been largely left intact as they are clear illustrations of the principles of the philosophy Hill was revealing. From time to time, more modern references have been included, in order to help the reader see just how applicable Hill's teachings are in our new, global community. Every effort has been made to edit Hill's original book into a version that is both readable and applicable to life today. Please be assured that the meaning and conviction with which Hill wrote has not been changed, simply the wording to make his message clearer for the average person living in today's modern age. Certain references, names, and examples used to illustrate Hill's points have been changed or expanded upon, but only in the spirit of making his timeless themes applicable and understandable in modern terms. At no point have Mr. Hill's beliefs and theories been prostituted or compromised. This updated, 'modernized' version of Napoleon Hill's original work has been brought to you through the efforts of Mr. Sean Rasmussen, owner and founder of Universal Wealth Creation. Sean through his websites, books, resources, courses, and seminars, teaches people from all walks of life to combine simple investment strategies (stock market, property investment and the internet) to gain wealth on their own. Sean Rasmussen has built Universal Wealth Creation and his other websites based on the concepts laid out in this classic and very powerful book. He believes strongly that all people can find some way to create their own wealth, and that creation begins with the mindset to do so. He is committed to the work of Mr. Hill, as well as other pioneering wealth creation spirits, and so, he brings this book to you today, so that you too can focus your mind towards working for the betterment of yourself and those important to you. Mindset Mastery: Think Your Way To Universal Wealth 5 This edition © Universal Wealth Creation 2007 All Rights Reserved A tribute to Napoleon Hill - by Sean Rasmussen The year 2000 was a big year for me. My second son was born, I was constantly working away from home to “make a living” and I was asking a lot of questions about life. “Is this as good as it gets?” I asked myself. My family finances where going backwards and the harder I worked, it seemed, the bigger the financial hole seemed to get. I would be away from home, at work, for 6 weeks at a time and have 1 week off. I missed my son’s first words, his first steps and didn’t give him the opportunity to call me “Dad” when he was ready for it. On my one week off from work, I’d lap it all up and my heart was torn to bits every time I had to leave again for work. I called work a “Paid Prison Sentence” and vowed to make some drastic changes. Something had to change for me to experience change. I gave myself no option. When my workmates went to the pub or a concert or anything social after work, I was in my little caravan reading books; Self-help books. 2000 was the catalyst year for my Mindset Mastery to start kicking in. I discovered Robert Kiyosaki, Donald Trump, Anthony Robbins and many more inspiring authors but foremost I found Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. My mind went into overdrive. I had moments of “truth” come to me. It’s something I cannot describe. You will have to experience it yourself. I genuinely hope you discover it and reading this book will help you. The strategies suggested by Mr. Hill have been applied. With a blind faith in my own ability along with further “Financial Education”, I have experienced results I previously only dared to dream about. I am now an active supporter of many charities, many of which would not benefit from me hadn’t I read Napoleon Hill’s book, Think and Grow Rich. The applied “mindset changes” and “calls to action” that I initiated have made an incredible impact on my personal life, family life, business associates and various charities. I have a personal short term goal of donating $10,000 per month to charity. When I set this target, I had no idea of “how”, I just knew “what” the desired result was. If you in any way find empowerment in this book and genuinely believe your lifestyle can and will improve from the ideas herein, please consider supporting a charity of your own choice with a portion of the increased financial rewards that you enjoy from these ideas. Napoleon Hill devoted years of his life to benefit mankind in such a way, even he possibly didn’t imagine the magnitude of it. His desired outcome was known to him. He had the passion and a burning desire to achieve an outcome that will be an asset for mankind over many years to come. Napoleon Hill, I salute you! Sean Rasmussen www.SeanRasmussen.com Mindset Mastery: Think Your Way To Universal Wealth 6 This edition © Universal Wealth Creation 2007 All Rights Reserved ORIGINAL PREFACE Original preface as written by Napoleon Hill 3 In every chapter of this book, mention has been made of the money-making secret which has made fortunes for more than five hundred exceedingly wealthy men whom I have carefully analyzed over a long period of years. The secret was brought to my attention by Andrew Carnegie, more than a quarter of a century ago [ed. note: estimated to be early 1900's]. The canny, lovable old Scotsman carelessly tossed it into my mind, when I was but a boy. Then he sat back in his chair, with a merry twinkle in his eyes, and watched carefully to see if I had brains enough to understand the full significance of what he had said to me. When he saw that I had grasped the idea, he asked if I would be willing to spend twenty years or more, preparing myself to take it to the world, to men and women who, without the secret, might go through life as failures. I said I would, and with Mr. Carnegie’s cooperation, I have kept my promise. This book contains the secret, after having been put to a practical test by thousands of people, in almost every walk of life. It was Mr. Carnegie’s idea that the magic formula, which gave him a stupendous fortune, ought to be placed within reach of people who do not have time to investigate how men make money, and it was his hope that I might test and demonstrate the soundness of the formula through the experience of men and women in every calling. He believed the formula should be taught in all public schools and colleges, and expressed Mindset Mastery: Think Your Way To Universal Wealth 7 This edition © Universal Wealth Creation 2007 All Rights Reserved the opinion that if it were properly taught it would so revolutionize the entire educational system that the time spent in school could be reduced to less than half. His experience with Charles M. Schwab, and other young men of Mr. Schwab’s type, convinced Mr. Carnegie that much of that which is taught in the schools is of no value whatsoever in connection with the business of earning a living or accumulating riches. He had arrived at this decision, because he had taken into his business one young man after another, many of them with but little schooling, and by coaching them in the use of this formula, developed in them rare leadership. Moreover, his coaching made fortunes for everyone of them who followed his instructions. In the chapter on Faith, you will read the astounding story of the organization of the giant United States Steel Corporation, as it was conceived and carried out by one of the young men through whom Mr. Carnegie proved that his formula will work for all who are ready for it. This single application of the secret, by that young man—Charles M. Schwab—made him a huge fortune in both money and opportunity. Roughly speaking, this particular application of the formula was worth six hundred million dollars. These facts-and they are facts well known to almost everyone who knew Mr. Carnegie—give you a fair idea of what the reading of this book may bring to you, provided you know what it is that you want. Even before it had undergone twenty years of practical testing, the secret was passed on to more than one hundred thousand men and women who have used it for their personal benefit, as Mr. Carnegie planned that they should. Some have made fortunes with it. Others have used it successfully in creating harmony in their homes. A clergyman used it so effectively that it brought him an income of upwards of $75,000.00 a year. [editor's note: please keep in mind that these impressive figures were earned in the early 1900's or before] Arthur Nash, a Cincinnati tailor, used his near-bankrupt business as a “guinea pig” on which to test the formula. The business came to life and made a fortune for its owners. It is still thriving [at time of original] publication, although Mr. Nash has gone. The experiment was so unique that newspapers and magazines, gave it more than a million dollars’ worth of laudatory publicity. The secret was passed on to Stuart Austin Wier, of Dallas, Texas. He was ready for it—so ready that he gave up his profession and studied law. Did he succeed? That story is told too. I gave the secret to Jennings Randolph, the day he graduated from College, and he has used it so successfully that he is now serving his third term as a Member of Congress, with an excellent opportunity to keep on using it until it carries him to the White House. While serving as Advertising Manager of the La-Salle Extension University, when it was little more than a name, I had the privilege of seeing J. G. Chappline, President of the University, use the formula so effectively that he has since made Mindset Mastery: Think Your Way To Universal Wealth 8 This edition © Universal Wealth Creation 2007 All Rights Reserved the LaSalle one of the great extension schools of the country. The secret to which I refer has been mentioned no fewer than a hundred times, throughout this book. It has not been directly named, for it seems to work more successfully when it is merely uncovered and left in sight, where those who are ready, and searching for it, may pick it up. That is why Mr. Carnegie tossed it to me so quietly, without giving me its specific name. If you are ready to put it to use, you will recognize this secret at least once in every chapter. I wish I might feel privileged to tell you how you will know if you are ready, but that would deprive you of much of the benefit you will receive when you make the discovery in your own way. While this book was being written, my own son, who was then finishing the last year of his college work, picked up the manuscript of chapter two, read it, and discovered the secret for himself. He used the information so effectively that he went directly into a responsible position at a beginning salary greater than the average man ever earns. His story has been briefly described in chapter two. When you read it, perhaps you will dismiss any feeling you may have had, at the beginning of the book that it promised too much. And, too, if you have ever been discouraged, if you have had difficulties to surmount which took the very soul out of you, if you have tried and failed, if you were ever handicapped by illness or physical affliction, this story of my son’s discovery and use of the Carnegie formula may prove to be the oasis in the Desert of Lost Hope, for which you have been searching. This secret was extensively used by President Woodrow Wilson, during the World War. It was passed on to every soldier who fought in the war, carefully wrapped in the training received before going to the front. President Wilson told me it was a strong factor in raising the funds needed for the war. More than twenty years ago, Hon. Manuel L. Quezon (then Resident Commissioner of the Philippine Islands), was inspired by the secret to gain freedom for his people. He has gained freedom for the Philippines, and is the first President of the free state. A peculiar thing about this secret is that those who once acquire it and use it find themselves literally swept on to success, with but little effort, and they never again submit to failure! If you doubt this, study the names of those who have used it, wherever they have been mentioned, check their records for yourself, and be convinced. There is no such thing as something for nothing! The secret to which I refer cannot be had without a price, although the price is far less than its value. It cannot be had at any price by those who are not intentionally searching for it. It cannot be given away, it cannot be purchased for money, for the reason that it comes in two parts. One part is already in possession of those who are ready for it. Mindset Mastery: Think Your Way To Universal Wealth 9 This edition © Universal Wealth Creation 2007 All Rights Reserved The secret serves equally well, all who are ready for it. Education has nothing to do with it. Long before I was born, the secret had found its way into the possession of Thomas A. Edison, and he used it so intelligently that he became the world’s leading inventor, although he had but three months of schooling. The secret was passed on to a business associate of Mr. Edison. He used it so effectively that, although he was then making only $12,000 a year, he accumulated a great fortune, and retired from active business while still a young man. You will find his story at the beginning of the first chapter. It should convince you that riches are not beyond your reach, that you can still be what you wish to be, that money, fame, recognition and happiness can be had by all who are ready and determined to have these blessings. How do I know these things? You should have the answer before you finish this book. You may find it in the very first chapter, or on the last page. While I was performing the twenty year task of research, which I had undertaken at Mr. Carnegie’s request, I analyzed hundreds of well known men, many of whom admitted that they had accumulated their vast fortunes through the aid of the Carnegie secret; among these men were: HENRY FORD WILLIAM WRIGLEY JR. JOHN WANAMAKER JAMES J. HILL GEORGE S. PARKER E.M. STATLER HENRY L. DOHERTY CYRUS H. K. CURTIS GEORGE EASTMAN THEODORE ROOSEVELT JOHN W. DAVIS ELBERT HUBBARD WILBUR WRIGHT WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN DR. DMTID STARR JORDAN J. ODGEN ARMOUR CHARLES M. SCHWAB HARRIS F. WILLIAMS DR. FRANK GUNSAULUS DANIEL WILLARD KING GILLETTE RALPH A. WEEKS JUDGE DANIEL T. WRIGHT JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER THOMAS A. EDISON FRANK A. VANDERLIP F. W. WOOLWORTH COL. ROBERT A. DOLLAR EDWARD A. FILENE EDWIN C. BARNES Mindset Mastery: Think Your Way To Universal Wealth 10 This edition © Universal Wealth Creation 2007 All Rights Reserved