In the second chapter of Napoleon Hill’s book “Think and Grow Rich” entitled Desire (how fitting) Hill lays out a foundation for anyone to achieve the amount of wealth they desire.
It is important to note that this does not have to be just about monetary wealth, although that is the meaning of Hill’s 6 steps. One can apply these steps to any area of their life. Whether it is health, finances, family, etc. These steps work if, and this is the part that many miss, they are continually practiced.
That being said here are Hills six steps:
1. Fix in your mind the exact amount of money you desire. It is not sufficient merely to say “I want plenty of money.” Be definite as to the amount. (There is a psychological reason for definiteness.)
2. Determine exactly what you intend to give in return for the money you desire. (There is no such reality as “something for nothing.”)
3. Establish a definite date when you intend to possess the money you desire.
4. Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire, and begin at once, whether you are ready or not, to put his plan into action.
5. Write out a clear, concise statement of the amount of money you intend to acquire, name the time limit for its acquisition, state what you intend to give in return for the money, and describe clearly the plan through which you intend to accumulate it.
6. Read your written statement aloud, twice daily, once just before retiring at night, and once after arising in the morning. As you read—see and feel and believe yourself already in possession of the money.
All six steps must be practiced daily as noted in step six. Saying them aloud promotes a sense of conviction to your mind.
Another point to note about the steps is that they are exact. You do not vaguely say I want to be rich. You have to be specific in your desires and have that definite plan.
Many of the current books that teach creation of your desires seem to leave out a plan or definite amount of anything. That is one among many reasons I like “Think and Grow Rich.” The more specific you make things, the easier it is to see and expect them.
