Thoughts Become Things - A “Think And Grow Rich” Discussion

The idea of thoughts becoming things is a novel and ambitious idea isn’t it? What does it mean? Is it a bunch of New Age psycho babble? Is it some wise ancient philosophy from Eastern metaphysics? Is it a fact of modern day science?

Well that’s what we are here to discuss. We are here to open up a can of worms. This is intended to be the first in a series of open and ongoing discussions of time tested or widely known success and personal development principles. We will look at some standard foundational principles in the fields of self improvement and self development.

These principles have been deemed requirements for success in major accomplishments for decades in our modern era. They have really been used and discussed for centuries by the great minds of history and by those who have followed or studied these individuals.

The idea of ‘thoughts becoming things’ is but one of many thoughts that would supposedly lead to great wealth, prosperity and abundance. This is according to the 1937 classic “Think And Grow Rich” written by Napoleon Hill. This is considered required reading for those attempting to amass large sums of wealth or for anyone looking to accomplish any major goal in any area of life.

The format, purpose and structure of these discussions will be open and flexible and available in different formats and mediums. Think of them as reviews of various works. They are sort of like a critique of that work or a personal opinion of it’s style, content, delivery or what have you.

The subject matter will cover a chapter or a topic from that work and open it up as a concept for discussion. Individuals can comment and respond respectfully on various blogs, in social networks or in forums and voice their opinions on the topic discussed.

My first impression of the entire book itself was not particularly flattering but it wasn’t a total pan of the book either. I heard about it for years but procrastinated on actually reading it. I have been reading this book for about a month or so now and it has definitely grown on me.

I downloaded it for free on the Internet but I was reading it so much during the day that I had to get a hard copy paperback edition of the book. The first chapter is entitled “Thoughts Become Things”. It introduces the feel and flavor of the rest of the book. I will split the first chapter up into two different discussions. I’ll explain my reasons why later.

How do thoughts become things? According to Mr. Hill there is a scientific process of natural laws that will allow anything you touch to transmute itself into an asset for your benefit. This could be for your financial benefit or some other type of benefit. You can follow along with me in the paperback to page 9.

Mr. Hill said on page 8 that you will observe as you think and grow rich that riches begin with a state of mind, with definiteness of purpose and with little or no hard work. He said he spent twenty five years researching this. He also said as you master the principles of this thought philosophy and follow the instructions that you will begin to grow wealthy.

He also said on page 9 that those who follow the instructions will become success conscious or develop a success consciousness. The masses who follow the status quo will remain poverty conscious and maintain a poverty consciousness.

My own definition of a success or prosperity consciousness is a conscious and a subconscious acute and sensitive awareness of prosperity in hidden forms and in open and obvious manifestations. It is also a perspective that can see and spot the open or hidden opportunities for success and prosperity when they present themselves. It is largely a reactive quality based on specific principles and concepts rather than a proactive quality. But it can be used proactively as well.

He also spoke on page 11 about how we could ‘magnetize’ our thoughts to the point that they would attract to us the forces, the people, the circumstances of life which harmonize with the nature of our dominating thoughts. He said that we could magnetize our minds with an intense burning desire for our financial goals.

This introductory chapter was predominantly about having an intense determination to achieve our goal. I will delve further into that aspect of this chapter in the second part of our discussion. I wanted to stay on the topic and concept of thoughts becoming things and offer my own thoughts on the subject as well. I want to encourage an open dialogue and an exchange of ideas on each subject of discussion.

Well these are just my thoughts. I look forward to many interesting conversations on the subjects of success, self improvement and self development in the coming days and weeks ahead. Hey it’s Kev The Cash Flow DJ and I’m out. Peace!

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