Think and Grow Rich

by Napoleon Hill

1. Go into some quiet spot (preferably in bed at night) where you will not be disturbed or interrupted. Close your eyes and repeat aloud (so you may hear your own words) the written statement of the amount of money you intend to accumulate, the time limit for its accumulation, and a description of the service or merchandise you intend to give in return for the money. As you carry out these instructions, see yourself already in possession of the money. For example: suppose you intend to accumulate $100,000 by the first of January, five years hence, and that you intend to give personal services in return for the money in the capacity of a sales representative. Your written statement of your purpose should be similar to the following: ‘By the first day of January 20 ... I will have in my possession $100,000, which will come to me in various amounts from time to time during the interim. ‘In return for this money I will give the most efficient service of which I am capable, rendering the fullest possible quantity and the best possible quality of service as a sales representative of (describe the service or merchandise you intend to sell). ‘I believe I will have this money in my possession. My faith is so strong that I can now see this money before my eyes. I can touch it with my hands. It is now awaiting transfer to me in the proportion that I deliver the service I intend to render in return for it. I am awaiting a plan by which to accumulate this money, and I will follow that ...