Think & Grow Rich Principles of Specialized Knowledge, Imagination & Planning

Yesterday we talked about Desire, Faith and Autosuggestion or Affirmations.   Today I want to talk about the 3 more sections of Think & Grow Rich...  

• Specialized Knowledge
• Imagination
• Organized Planning

  4. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE   To be successful in anything you will need specialized knowledge. (Unique Talent is ultimate goal)   Knowledge is Power...Only if it is organized into a definite Plan of ACTION and directed to a specific GOAL/PATH.   Figure out what you need and go get the knowledge necessary...seasons for everything.  

• Setting aside time every day to find out more about what you do for a living
• Take whatever courses that are offered on your subject
• Associate with people who know your business well
• Get the help of your “Master Mind” group (see principle 9)

  “The human race built most nobly when limitations were greatest and therefore when most was required of our imagination in order to build it all” Frank Lloyd Wright   Note: the key here is to remember that knowledge is not power...only application and action of knowlege. What are you doing right now to extend your knowledge?   5. IMAGINATION   Your imagination is one of your most powerful gifts and resources. You can create anything you desire or imagine...everything came from the mind of man first.   The only limitation you have in life is the limitations you put on your own mind and imagination.   As Napoleon Hill puts it “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe he can achieve”.   We should constantly use our imagination to think of ways to do things better... ...look at what changes are inevitable and to ask ourselves can we make them now according to our desire.   In our current difficult times it is interesting to note that Napoleon Hill emphasizes that we should treat limitations as our best friend as this is when we require our imagination to rise above them...outside your comfort zone is a "good thing"...but only if you see it.   Note: Visualization is a critical process in using your imagination. What are you doing right now to practice this?   6. ORGANIZED PLANNING   This section/chapter is all about having a definite plan of action. A man without a plan is like a ship without a course...no place to go with a certainty of disaster.   Every person who has risen above the average has always had a plan to achieve their goals. When devising your plan get the assistance of the other members of your “Master Mind” group –(talked about tomorrow).   Take advantage of their knowledge skills and experience of other people in your field of interest when creating a plan.   Napolean Hill lists 11 characteristics of great leaders that are key elements of implementing a great plan. Lets review them:   1. Unwavering courage   2. Self control   3. Keen sense of justice   4. Definiteness of decision   5. Definiteness of plans   6. Habit of doing more than you are paid for   7. Pleasing personality   8. Sympathy and understanding   9. Mastery of detail   10. Willingness to assume full responsibility   11. Co-operation   I think these chapters really get into the strategy and tactics needed so I encourage you to dig deep into these sections of the book. Ultimately, this is where the rubber meets the road.   Now, lets take a quick review of what we have covered:   Desire Faith Autosuggestion Specialized Knowledge Imagination Organized Planning   I think you can see how this is absolutely a roadmap for accomplishing your best life and changing your reality.   But tomorrow we will get into a part I really love...Decision, Persistence & the Power of the Mastermind.   Looking forward to talking tomorrow. Have a great day and SHARE THE SHOW!! George Wright III