Think and Grow Rich Chapter 8 -June 2008
Sarah here
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Chapter 8
Decision: The Mastery of Procrastination
What really struck me between the eyes in this
chapter is the sentence: Financial independence,
riches,, desirable business and professional
positions are not within reach of the person who
neglects or refuses to EXPECT, PLAN, and
DEMAND these things.
All these years I have settled for less because
that is what I expected….. I remember when I
graduated from college and I asked my acc-
ounting professor if I could use him as a
reference on job applications.
Of course he said yes. And I remember him
saying as if it was just yesterday: Lidie, don¹t
sell yourself short. He was telling me that I
was worth more than Iexpected.
I don¹t think I refused to expect financial
independence, riches, etc. In my case it is
more of neglect.
I failed to pay proper attention to achieving
these things. I gave my attention to my lack
of self-confidence and expected that I would
only go so far because of my gender and my
petite-ness.
My very first job was with US Steel as a mill
accounting supervisor. I was fresh out of college
supervising men twice my age that did not take
kindly to me. Looking back it took courage and
determination to make it through the first few
years of my career. I made a definite decision
to win over the respect of these men and I did.
So now I ask myself what happened? I left US
Steel after they shut down the plant where I
worked; moved from Chicago back home to
Pittsburgh; applied for accounting supervisory
positions; got discouraged when I could not find
my desirable position and thus I settled for less
and have been settling for less ever since.
It is now all coming together for me, thanks to
you, Michael and Linda (and Irma who introduced
me to you).
I have read about prosperity consciousness for
years. I had head knowledge of it, but it never
got deep into my soul.
I now feel it in my heart and I am transforming
my life by making the definite decision to EXPECT,
PLAN & DEMAND financial independence and riches.
Thank you Michael & Linda for believing in me.
Your friend,
Lidie Gray
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Chapter 8: Decision:
Again Dr.Hill presents the ingredients for success
at least the thought process for success: Desire,
Decision, Faith, Persistence, Mastermind and
Organized Plan
In this chapter his emphasis is on the Decision-
the courage it takes to make one and stick to it-
To share it carefully only with your mastermind
group who is supportive of your desires and can
add specific knowledge to the plan. Listen and
watch rather than talk- then take action - before
the window of opportunity is lost.
The statement that hit home for me- was when Hill
referenced the successful people he studied who
have acquired fortunes:They were all able to decide
promptly and change decisions slowly as they had a
definite purpose in mind- so when action was needed
they were able to sense it and take it.
Sometimes I get confused with purpose vs. goal
versus decision. I have concluded for me my purpose
statement is an all encompassing direction- which
reflects my reasons and values and my personal
desires & what value I am going to give in exchange.
I decide that I want this and I make other decisions
of what I will do to achieve this purpose. I have
faith that I will accomplish these desires or purposes
the thoughts go out with emotion to attract the right
actions and resources- these resources are organized
into a plan and again my whys and faith allow me to be persistent as I proceed through rough times.
Hill also indicates that people who have decided
slowly and changed their minds often do not accumulate
wealth- as they are indecisive. They are like the dog
looking into the reflection pool with a bone in his
mouth- dropping it to get what appeared to be a better
bone.
Surely this has been me far too often in the past.
Hill states that the indecision results from the
lack of definite purpose- I believe that personally
its true- but also in my case it is not following a
disciplined plan.
I can not be persistent if I do not have a plan-I
just do lots of random actions not well thought out
or committed- this makes it easy to change or quit-
not like Adams and others who took risks knowingly-
and truly made our country free at great personal
risk.
This chapter was a tough one for me- it takes
courage to commit- I need to commit to a plan-with
critical daily actions. My purpose is: I have fun
in my businesses.
I earn $100K plus every year by enriching individuals
and organizations. I help them discover, develop and
maximize their abilities.I am grateful for these gifts
Where is the plan? Bruce!!!! The risk of failure is
almost guaranteed without it. There is no decision
without a plan. I must learn to hate chaos rather
than embrace it.
Thank you Michael- I would not be this far without
the everyday indefinite cleanse- I can not believe
that 30 days is enough- but only a beginning!!
Bruce (true blue)
Bruce G. Clinton
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Chapter 8
Decision - The Mastery of Procrastination
The Seventh Step Toward Riches
I can’t believe we are already on Chapter 8.
The leadership skills call on Monday really
resonated with me. I have been terrified to
pick up the phone and call people.
I PROCRASTINATE. I find excuse after
excuse to NOT make those phone calls.
I busy myself with researching everything
that I can do to get Ebook downloads.
But I am not getting them…at least, not
many. I have paid for four coaching calls
from Michael,,,, but have procrastinated
calling to set up an appointment because
I felt I didn’t have enough questions pulled
together,, I didn’t want to bother him,, or
he’s going to think I’m really stupid for being
in the business for 5 months, and still have
not sponsored anyone….and numerous
other excuses.
This is my second time around reading this
Chapter. The first time, I was into the business
only about a month and on the Mental Cleanse
only a couple of weeks. I was much more
academic about writing what I had learned
in the chapter than I am today.
Today, I am realizing how I am crippling myself
and setting myself up for failure by continuing to
procrastinate.
It’s not that I can’t make a decision. In fact,
I’m making the decision to NOT take action,
at least not real action. I am drowning in a sea
of feelings of deficiency. I am approaching this
business with a feeling of lack rather than
abundance.
This sets up fear in me and further causes me
to procrastinate. I DO have a couple of things
going for me.
One is that I have not quit. In spite of feeling
fearful and confused about what to do, I have
continued on. I also have a very strong desire
to make a success of this business, or else I
WOULD have quit. With this persistence,
burning desire, and staying the course, I feel
hopeful that with my coaching sessions with
Michael, I will come out of this fog and get
down to business finally.
My goal is to make procrastination a thing
of the past..
Your Friend,
Suzan Svatek
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Lesson 8 Decision
With my reading of decision I have come to
realize just the lacking of it I have had. I
would spend so much time in learning what
I needed to know but then would learn more
not deciding to bring myself forward to
action of what I had been studying.
The lack of decision is my biggest failure
of all knowing what to do to succeed but
the lack of courage to implement these
actions has cost me dearly. In my
development as a person to improve and
financially. I have come to realize that
learning to developer your self is only
half the battle.
You must make the decision to have the
courage to go fourth and conquer to
give your self the courage to make your
life the life you want no one person can
do that for you. They can show you how
but you must have the courage to succeed.
I know now that success is not something
that you are born with it is something that
you decided to do. You won’t do anything
unless you convince yourself of doing the
things you need to.
I had grown up believing that you only would
amount to the level of what was there I felt
as if I was taught what to think.
If only I had come across this book in my
youth I think my life would have been so
much different. Like when I had gotten my
draft notice I could of easily been rated 4F
because of an injury I had in my youth and
some other discrepancies in my health.
I had choice of either going in or not but I
chose to go.
It wasn’t because of courage though no not
at all it was because of fear. I didn’t know
what I was going to do I didn’t know where
to go. It seemed to be a comfort zone for
me because I wouldn’t have to make the
decisions. I was told what to do when I
was going to do it and you know the rest.
I didn’t even decide to make a career out of
it soon as my years was over I was out.
Indecision had kept me in mediocre jobs all
‘my life, working always for a company and
never reaching any where but the mediocre
life I have been living. Only dreaming of having
the life that I so desire.
If I am to ever reach my desires I am going to
have to reach in my heart and soul and bring
the courage to my self to make my dreams
come true.
I refuse to live in an mediocre live any more. I
will find the courage to succeed and I will
have the life I have always dreamed of.
I will succeed.
Thank you Michael and Linda for letting me
be a part of your life.
Ronald M McCall
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Chapter 8 - Decision
This stuff about the habit of indecision is
important to mull over, digest and really look at.
I Bet you never looked at having the habit of
indecision when you were encouraged to go to
college and get a degree. I wasn’t sure what I
wanted to study so I thought of something that
I thought I would enjoy.
How many started out with a general course of
study and finally in junior or senior year finally
figured out what they thought they’d want to do?
Or when you were encouraged to get a J.O.B.
and earn a living even when what you really
wanted wasn’t available.
So you took the next best J.O.B. and traded time
for dollars. That’s what I did. I became a fabric
designer for clothing rather than a designer of
wall coverings and furniture upholstery.
You might have gotten lucky and liked what you
do or did. Or you just fell into something that was
working then. The fabric design thing did turn out
working for me
Now, I’m older, having done so much self
development work, including the extraordinary
Mentoring for Free program, I can create what I
want in my life with Desire, Courage, Persistence,
Organized Planning, the Mastermind and Faith.
And not be wishy washy about it. It is my decision
to do what I said I am going to do or not and be
willing to live with the consequences.
As important distinguishing “Indecision” is in
this chapter, so is creating the habit of definite
decision. And having courage. What I got about
decision is My decision to pick up the phone and
talk to people calls for Faith and Courage, on my
part, that what I have to say IS important.
Your friend for life,
Lynn
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Hello, Michael, and Linda, This book is
about the source of lack, and it includes
a life map away from it. By providing
logical step by step guidance for self
improvement.
As the seeker weaves his way through
this self help book his cause of lack
becomes identifiable.
Traits are revealed so the seeker sees
self. This is what I find beneficial, so
mankind may improve his self image.
To make all, or even any of the infor
mation work, one must develop a
relentless ability of “critical thinking.”
Kindly Yours, Kim
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The person who desires riches in the same spirit
as Samuel Adams desired freedom for the
Colonies, Is Sure to accumulate wealth! One must
Expect, Plan and Demand these things!
Procrastination is the lack of having Courage.
Along with a desire and passion I Must have
courage to make a definite decision and stop
at nothing until I have reached my objective.
The courage to continue seeking the council
with a very select Master Mind group. Keeping
my mouth closed and Listening to the Infinite
who speaks when like minded people gather
together for one great purpose.
I have been afraid to ask Michael for help. I
have used excuses, of not wanting to bother
him, or I have got to get my life together
before I contact him.
I was afraid that he would be very disappointed
in me.He Wants me to contact him. Not contacting
him to get the guidance I desperately need
disappoints him and myself.
Not doing my lessons and speaking up on the
Mental Cleanse calls have kept me away from
using the Power of the Master Mind.
Long time coming, but I have finally got it
through my thick scull that I need help, and
only help from a select group of people who
are after the same dreams and desires I have.
I am Now Ready To Own My Life. I have courage
Now. I am Listening Now. I am making definite
plans of action Now.
I wish they would of Made us learn these things
in grade school. I am doing the things I have
to do in order to have the full abundance of life.
I am now teaching my children the things that
I am learning. They see their mother in a New
light. I am taking this Very Seriously.
I am ready to become the person that God Made
me to be and having Great Purpose and Meaning
after all these years. I am ready to do ALL
these things, consistently, having patience
and determination!
Indecision is a killer of Life. Being double-
minded causes all my defeats. Let me rise up
and take a stand like my fathers of this great
nation and make a Definite Decision. Forging on
taking risks to reap my rewards. For taking no
risk, is the greatest risk of all!
Thank You Michael and the People of this Amazing
Master Mind Group! May We ALL Grow in Knowledge
and in Wisdom. May We ALL Use the Power of the
Master-Mind and transform our lives forever!!
Sincerely Yours!!
Betty Shine
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Chapter 8 - Decision
I have often been accused of making decisions too
quickly and then become unwilling to change those
decisions. I now understand that this is an asset,
something I should be leveraging at every chance.
It is not a weakness as other people have tried
to convince me of, but a strength.
Fortunately for me, I am not easily influenced by
other people’s opinions, if I was it could cause
uncertainty, lead to indecision, and ultimately
procrastination, I would be stopped cold.
I feel that because I will do whatever it takes to
become the person I want to be and achieve my dreams,
that fear is somewhat driving me, the fear of
procrastination.
This is a good fear to have, if I embrace it and
make it my friend it will keep the procrastination
on the outside, but helping to drive me forward.
Until recently I thought not finishing something
when I felt it should be completed was procrast-
ination, but in the chapter on Organization I
learned that by doing the things that are the
most important first, it moves me closer to my
goals, what a great lesson.
I have learned that like Ford I can be very re
sistant to make sudden changes. I have been told
many times that I am stubborn and bull headed, un
willing to compromise.
This can be used to my advantage, and I realize
that I have done just that in the past, and is
what keeps me determined to succeed.
For example, I was unwilling to make a sudden
change from my previous MLM Company,and kept
beating the drum, even though it was not working.
I now can look back and see when I had made the
decision that it was not working for me, at that
very moment, others around me tried to convince
me that I just needed to do more, I wasn’t trying
hard enough, I needed to keep going.
Good thing I had decided and was unwilling to
be influenced by them, if I had, today I would
not be creating the life others only dream of.
Michael and Linda; you are greatly appreciated.
Your Friend for Life,
Doug Karnuth
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