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What are the 5 parts of the stick figure?
What are the 5 parts of the stick figure?
- Feelings (correct)
- Actions (correct)
- Results (correct)
- Thought (correct)
- Vibration (correct)
Who thought his way into partnership with Thomas A. Edison?
Who thought his way into partnership with Thomas A. Edison?
Edwin C. Barnes
What were the two difficulties that stood in Barnes' way to working with Edison?
What were the two difficulties that stood in Barnes' way to working with Edison?
- He did not know Edison (correct)
- He was too young
- He did not have enough money to pay his railroad fare (correct)
- He did not have the required skills
How much did Darby and his uncle sell the mining machinery for?
How much did Darby and his uncle sell the mining machinery for?
How far were they from the 'vein'?
How far were they from the 'vein'?
Why was the junk man able to take millions of dollars in ore from the mine instead of Darby and his uncle?
Why was the junk man able to take millions of dollars in ore from the mine instead of Darby and his uncle?
What did Darby go into business for after the gold mine failure?
What did Darby go into business for after the gold mine failure?
How much did Darby earn annually selling life insurance?
How much did Darby earn annually selling life insurance?
Failure comes to those who indifferently allow themselves to become ______ conscious.
Failure comes to those who indifferently allow themselves to become ______ conscious.
Success comes to those who become _____ conscious.
Success comes to those who become _____ conscious.
What is the starting point of all achievement?
What is the starting point of all achievement?
How long did it take before the chance Barnes had been seeking for made its appearance?
How long did it take before the chance Barnes had been seeking for made its appearance?
What was the name of the merchant who decided to stay and rebuild the remains of his store after the great Chicago fire?
What was the name of the merchant who decided to stay and rebuild the remains of his store after the great Chicago fire?
Who created the 6 Ways to Turn Desires into Riches?
Who created the 6 Ways to Turn Desires into Riches?
Who initially scrutinized the 6 Ways and then gave their stamp of approval?
Who initially scrutinized the 6 Ways and then gave their stamp of approval?
What is the quality which one must possess to win?
What is the quality which one must possess to win?
Every failure brings with it _____________________?
Every failure brings with it _____________________?
How many times did Thomas Edison have to fail before succeeding in creating the electric lamp?
How many times did Thomas Edison have to fail before succeeding in creating the electric lamp?
The turning point in the lives of those who succeed usually comes at what moment?
The turning point in the lives of those who succeed usually comes at what moment?
What is the subtitle for Chapter Faith?
What is the subtitle for Chapter Faith?
Repetition of affirmation of orders to your _____________ is the only known method of voluntary development of the emotion of faith.
Repetition of affirmation of orders to your _____________ is the only known method of voluntary development of the emotion of faith.
______ which have been emotionalized and mixed with _____, begin immediately to translate themselves into their physical equivalent or counterpart.
______ which have been emotionalized and mixed with _____, begin immediately to translate themselves into their physical equivalent or counterpart.
________ is the starting point of all accumulation of riches!
________ is the starting point of all accumulation of riches!
The emotions, or the _____ portion of thoughts, are the factors which give thoughts vitality, life and action.
The emotions, or the _____ portion of thoughts, are the factors which give thoughts vitality, life and action.
A mind dominated by ______, becomes a favorable abode for the state of mind known as faith.
A mind dominated by ______, becomes a favorable abode for the state of mind known as faith.
Who heads the list of people that employed the power of faith?
Who heads the list of people that employed the power of faith?
What is the first business skill listed?
What is the first business skill listed?
What is the second business skill listed?
What is the second business skill listed?
What is the third business skill listed?
What is the third business skill listed?
What is the fourth business skill listed?
What is the fourth business skill listed?
Flashcards
Success Components
Success Components
The five aspects of success: Thought, Feelings, Vibration, Actions, Results.
Edwin C. Barnes' Achievement
Edwin C. Barnes' Achievement
Partnered with Thomas Edison through persistent thoughts, despite challenges.
Barnes' Initial Obstacles
Barnes' Initial Obstacles
Lack of direct contact and insufficient funds during initial attempts.
Darby's Mining Failure
Darby's Mining Failure
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The Junk Man's Success
The Junk Man's Success
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Darby's Insurance Career
Darby's Insurance Career
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Indifference's Consequence
Indifference's Consequence
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Consciousness of Success
Consciousness of Success
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Desire's Role
Desire's Role
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Barnes' Persistence
Barnes' Persistence
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Marshall Field's Resilience
Marshall Field's Resilience
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Carnegie's Method
Carnegie's Method
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Definiteness of Purpose
Definiteness of Purpose
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Equivalent Success
Equivalent Success
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Edison's Persistence
Edison's Persistence
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Crisis as Turning Point
Crisis as Turning Point
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Faith
Faith
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Affirmative Repetition
Affirmative Repetition
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Emotionalized Thoughts
Emotionalized Thoughts
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The Importance of Faith
The Importance of Faith
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Emotions' Vital Role
Emotions' Vital Role
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Positive Mindset
Positive Mindset
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Gandhi's Faith
Gandhi's Faith
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Proconsumership
Proconsumership
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Prospecting
Prospecting
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Inviting
Inviting
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Openings
Openings
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Study Notes
Key Concepts from "Think and Grow Rich" Chapters 1-3
- Five essential components of success represented as a stick figure: Thought, Feelings, Vibration, Actions, and Results.
- Edwin C. Barnes is noted for his determination in partnering with Thomas Edison through strong thoughts.
- Barnes faced two major challenges: lacking direct contact with Edison and insufficient funds for transportation to Edison’s location in Orange, NJ.
- Darby and his uncle sold their mining machinery for only a few hundred dollars.
- They were just 3 feet away from finding the gold vein when they stopped digging.
- A junk man succeeded in extracting valuable ore due to his decision to seek expert advice, unlike Darby and his uncle who gave up.
- Following the failure in mining, Darby transitioned to a career in life insurance sales.
- Darby achieved significant success by earning over a million dollars annually in life insurance sales.
- Indifference towards circumstances results in failure, emphasizing the need for awareness of one’s mentality.
- Success is achieved by becoming conscious of success itself.
- Desire is established as the foundational starting point for all forms of achievement.
- It took Barnes 15 years of persistence before he finally encountered the opportunity he had been waiting for.
- Marshall Field chose to rebuild his store after the destructive Chicago fire, demonstrating resilience.
- Andrew Carnegie is credited with developing the six methods to convert desires into riches.
- Thomas Edison initially evaluated Carnegie’s methods and lent his approval.
- A key quality necessary for success is having a definiteness of purpose.
- Each failure harbors potential for equivalent success, suggesting a learning opportunity in setbacks.
- Thomas Edison famously failed over 10,000 times before successfully inventing the electric lamp.
- Significant turning points in successful individuals generally occur during moments of crisis.
- The concept of Faith is introduced as the second step toward accumulating wealth.
- Affirmative repetition to influence the subconscious mind is pivotal for nurturing faith.
- Emotionalized thoughts mixed with faith can manifest as physical reality.
- Faith is identified as the fundamental starting point for wealth accumulation.
- Emotions or the feeling aspect of thoughts are vital for energizing intentions into action.
- A mindset filled with positive emotions creates an environment conducive to fostering faith.
- Gandhi stands out as a prominent figure who effectively harnessed the power of faith.
- Ten essential business skills are introduced, beginning with: Proconsumership, Prospecting, Inviting, and Opening.
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