The more I filled my head with good thoughts, the richer my life became.
Needless to say, materially speaking.
Within a year of reading Think and Grow Rich, my annual income went from $4,000 to $175,000.
And in less than three years, that amount had jumped to over $1 million.
He has bought and sold businesses around the world, written bestsellers, and appeared in movies and TV shows.
He has consulted for world-class institutions and advised national leaders.
In return for these things, he received huge financial compensation.
Since that day, long ago, I have become "rich" in many other ways. I have become more conscious and understanding, more generous in friendship and love, and have gained an abundance of freedom.
It was an amazing freedom that came from realizing that I, and no one else, had the power to determine my own destiny.

--- p.29

Anyone who has ever been successful will tell you the same thing: luck cannot bring success.
People who have achieved success multiple times have a common pattern.
They know what they want to do and use their experience and expertise to create new ideas and businesses.
Their success wasn't a game of chance, challenging the impossible, but a deliberate adherence to the principles of success that legendary leaders have employed for centuries.
Applying these proven principles will inevitably lead to success.

--- p.48

Successful people act as if they have already achieved something the moment they have a desire.
For example, someone who wants to become a billionaire already thinks like a billionaire before the money comes in.
Whether you want to be a doctor or a dancer, you have to think, feel, and work like them before you can make it happen.
That's the only way to make your dreams come true.
Countless neuroscientific evidence supports this view.

--- p.58

“There is a formula for imagination.
People who take action use this formula, while those who don't lose confidence and quickly give up.
Professional athletes rarely experience a loss of confidence.
Because we use image training methods.” There are two correct image training methods to build confidence.
Visualize yourself overcoming an obstacle, turning the tables, or perfectly executing the act you fear most (like a tennis serve or a golf putt).
The image that builds confidence is not the image of holding a trophy, but the image of turning the situation around.

--- p.59

At the root of all these types of procrastination is our precious delusion.
The most dangerous of these is perfectionism.
People think of perfectionism as the absolute standard of champions and the secret to all outstanding achievement.
But that's not true.
In fact, Dr. Pillay believes that perfectionism actually slows down the brain.
An extreme case is obsessive-compulsive disorder, where people become so trapped in their obsessions that they cannot move forward unless they are 100% sure.
Even mild perfectionism can hinder growth and success.

--- p.63

“Unfortunately, many people say, ‘I choose to do it,’ but then they don’t do anything.
It makes me sad to see you deceive yourself like that.
It's okay if you say 'I won't do it'.
It is a promise made by oneself whether to do it or not.
I've learned that when you truly stand by your word, your life changes.
If you exist like that, the situation will change.
I challenge, encourage, and pray for everyone to make this life-changing declaration.
“These decisions happen in an instant and change everything.”
--- p.155

“We were the ones who chose to climb this mountain.
I should have expected that I would run into difficulties.
When faced with adversity, we each have a choice to view it neutrally or negatively.
Neutral thinking can lead to positive behavior, but negative thinking leads to negative emotions.
These feelings encourage negative behavior and, of course, can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting.”
--- p.158

“When you have an idea and don’t know what other people will think, just state it and see if they understand, reject, or ignore it, and then respond accordingly.
I think it's an important concept, but if people don't accept it, I'll keep bringing it up.
Until you realize that it was your original idea.
Then mission complete.
“Most arguments don’t work very well.”
--- p.180

Silicon Valley relies on innovation, constant invention, and technological change.
Without failure, there is no invention.
In the process of developing and launching numerous new products and technologies, some degree of failure is inevitable.
Therefore, we need to have a mindset that accepts failure and considers it as an essential element for ultimate success.
In this environment, failure is not something to be feared, but rather a positive factor in innovation.

--- p.202

Pictionary's success as a game enjoyed by millions of people was possible thanks to the help and advice of people with the experience and insight to bring the idea to life.
Napoleon Hill called these groups "mastermind groups" and considered them so important that he outlined them in his 13 principles.
Dr. Hill defines a mastermind as "a spirit of harmony in which two or more people harmoniously share knowledge and effort to achieve a clear goal."

--- p.252

We believe that if we work hard, success will follow.
But that alone is not enough.
There are countless heroes in the world who work hard and are active in places that are not visible.
You see people like this everywhere.
They check out items at the supermarket, wash your car, or resolve customer service issues over the phone.
But unfortunately, most of them are taken for granted and do not receive compensation commensurate with their talents.
Because no one notices its existence.
Managers or those in power only pay attention to their subordinates when something is wrong.
The way successful people overcome this situation is by finding ways to get recognition for their achievements.
--- p.269

There is a possibility for you too.
You can use the power of your innate great thinking to change your life and the lives of others.
Thoughts are often described as 'commonplace'.
The reason this cliché is contradictory is because there is infinite value in thought.
However, this idea must be put into action and made real.
The greatest wealth you can achieve in your lifetime depends on your thoughts, the actions you take to achieve those thoughts, and the results your actions bring.

--- p.273