6 Practical Steps to Make the Money You Want From “Think and Grow Rich”

If you share the same burning desire that I have you will use these six money-motivating steps from the book “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill to prep yourself for the life you’ve always wanted. It is important that you follow the instructions precisely – especially the instructions Napoleon Hill gives in the sixth step. It’s not impossible to see your self in possession of the money before you have it. This is where your burning desire will kick in. If you truly desire something to the point of obsession, you will have no problem believing that you will have it.

Enjoy the knowledge that Napoleon Hill shares so generously in his book “Think and Grow Rich” and use the information with total respect and make sure your actions to achieve wealth are just and fair.

First:

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 psychological reason for definiteness, which is described, in a subsequent chapter in “Think and Grow Rich”)

Second:

Determine exactly what you intend to give in return for the money you desire. (There is no such reality as “something for nothing”)

Third:

Establish a definite date when you intend to possess the money you desire.

Fourth:

Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire, and begin at once, whether you are ready or not, to put this plan into action.

Fifth:

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.

Sixth:

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 THE POSSESSION OF THE MONEY.  

Goal-Setting Worksheet | First step to taking responsibility...

Writing your goals down digitally or on paper is step 1 to setting goals. It took me nearly 2 days to fill out this goal-setting worksheet online. That's four one-hour train rides to work and back home, two one-hour lunch breaks and two one and a half hours of no gym - and still I am not 100% complete. However, I have a pretty good base here to start chasing my goals.  

When filling out the worksheet I didn't know where to start. I found it easier to focus on the right-side of the worksheet first where you could list your goals by categories: Career Goals, Financial Goals, Educational Goals, Health and Fitness Goals, Community Involvement,  Aim for Greater Self-Understanding, Spiritual Growth and Leisure Time (or Personal Enrichment Goals). Figuring out those first helped me write my Long-Term Goals (10 Years), Short-Term Goals (5 Years) and Immediate Goals (6 months to 1 year). 

The key to writing down your goals is to be very specific. For example, if your goal is to "own a fancy, luxury car" rather than being so vague say "I want to drive a Porsche 911." If your goal is for weight loss, instead of saying "I want to lose weight" say " I want to lose 50 pounds." Being specific helps you measure success because 10 years from now when you are driving down the road in your brand new Porsche 911 and 50 pounds lighter you'll feel that sense of accomplishment! 

Also I must note, be realistic! If your goal is to "beat Michael Jordan in a game of basketball" ask your self what is the likelihood of meeting Michael Jordan and playing him in a game of basketball and winning? Not saying that it is impossible, but it's better to set goals that are within your control. 

Good luck filling in your goal-setting worksheet! Feel free to share your goals with me at ddiaz02@gmail.com. Check out my goal worksheet below.

 

Dennis' Goal-Setting Worksheet