Think and Grow Rich Chapters 1-3 Flashcards

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There is no such thing as ____________.

something for nothing

How many years did Napoleon Hill spend researching this endeavor?

25 years

All achievement, all earned riches, have their beginning in an ______.

idea

____________ are things!

thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the man who 'thought' his way into a partnership with Edison?

Edwin C. Barnes Signup and view all the answers

What is the Ediphone?

Edison Dictation Machine Signup and view all the answers

Who stopped three feet from gold?

R.U. Darby's Uncle Signup and view all the answers

When faced with defeat the easiest and most logical thing to do is ______.

quit Signup and view all the answers

How much was the lesson in persistence?

50 cents Signup and view all the answers

What motor was believed to be impossible to build?

V8 Signup and view all the answers

Who transformed the computer industry?

Bill Gates Signup and view all the answers

How did Steven Spielberg break into the movie industry?

As a kid he snuck into the set and acted as one of the workers. Signup and view all the answers

Henley wrote you are 'The _ of your fate, and the __ of your soul.'

master, captain Signup and view all the answers

Who wanted to know the secret to success?

Andrew Carnegie Signup and view all the answers

How long passed before Edwin Barnes became partners with Edison?

5 years Signup and view all the answers

What did a great warrior do to the ships after they arrived? Why?

Burned them to ensure success Signup and view all the answers

Who was Marshal Fields?

A Chicago businessman whose shop burned down and had the desire to make it the best building ever made Signup and view all the answers

How many steps are suggested for the desire of something?

6 steps Signup and view all the answers

How often does he suggest reading your written statement daily?

Twice daily: Before you sleep and right after you wake up. Signup and view all the answers

You can never have riches in great quantities unless you have ______.

desire Signup and view all the answers

What great invention did Marconi give the world that his friends tried to have him committed for?

The radio, ethers Signup and view all the answers

Disappointment over _ __ has the effect of driving men to drink and women to ruin.

love affairs Signup and view all the answers

No one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as ______.

failure Signup and view all the answers

What happened to his son when he was born?

His son was born without any physical signs of ears/no hearing. Signup and view all the answers

How did the author go about changing this condition?

Reading his son bedtime stories every night, phonograph Signup and view all the answers

What did the child sell that made the author believe that his plan worked?

Newspapers Signup and view all the answers

What language did his parents not permit him to learn?

Sign Language Signup and view all the answers

What happened as a result of his child's visit to the manufacturers?

The child wanted to help other deafened people around the world. Signup and view all the answers

Desire must be backed by ______.

faith Signup and view all the answers

Who was Madame Schuman-Heink?

A famous opera singer who was told she could never be an opera singer Signup and view all the answers

What is the starting point of all achievement?

Desire Signup and view all the answers

What famous author was deaf, dumb, and blind?

Helen Keller Signup and view all the answers

Who inspired the writing of this book?

Andrew Carnegie Signup and view all the answers

Thoughts are ________!

things Signup and view all the answers

Faith, Love, and _____ are the most powerful emotions.

sex Signup and view all the answers

________ induced by self-suggestion is a state of mind.

Faith Signup and view all the answers

One comes to believe whatever one _______ to one's self whether the statement is true or false.

repeats Signup and view all the answers

Every person is what he/she is because of his/her __.

dominating thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What does he call the great cosmic mass of external forces of vibration?

Relatives Signup and view all the answers

He says that one's greatest weakness is the lack of _ ____.

self confidence Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts from Chapters 1-3 of "Think and Grow Rich"

"Something for nothing" does not exist; every achievement requires effort.
Napoleon Hill dedicated 25 years to research the principles of success.
All achievements begin with an idea, which is a vital starting point for success.
Thoughts are powerful; they are considered actual entities that can shape outcomes.
Edwin C. Barnes successfully visualized and pursued a partnership with Thomas Edison.
The Ediphone is the dictation machine invented by Edison.
R.U. Darby's uncle gave up on mining too soon, stopping just three feet from gold.
Quitting is a common reaction to defeat, but persistence is crucial for success.
The lesson in persistence cost only 50 cents, emphasizing the low price of valuable life lessons.
The V8 motor was initially regarded as an impossible engineering challenge.
Bill Gates is recognized for transforming the computer industry through his innovative vision.
Steven Spielberg leveraged curiosity and determination to enter the film industry by sneaking onto sets.
Henley's verse emphasizes individual agency over one's life and soul—"master of your fate."
Andrew Carnegie sought the secret of success and urged Hill to explore it.
It took five years for Edwin Barnes to achieve his dream of partnering with Edison.
A great warrior burned his ships to eliminate the option of retreat, cementing commitment to success.
Marshall Fields, a Chicago businessman, vowed to create a remarkable shop after a fire destroyed his previous one.
There are six suggested steps to cultivate a burning desire for achieving goals.
Reading one's written goals twice daily—before sleep and upon waking—reinforces commitment.
Riches come in abundance only when driven by a strong desire.
Marconi, despite skepticism, invented the radio, fundamentally altering communication.
Disappointments often lead individuals down destructive paths, especially regarding love affairs.
Acceptance of defeat marks the true beginning of failure; persistence can alter outcomes.
The author's son was born deaf, prompting a determination to change his condition through exposure to language and sound.
His son's success in selling newspapers demonstrated the effectiveness of his plan for communication.
The author refused to allow his son to learn sign language, believing in his potential for verbal communication.
Following a visit to manufacturers, the son developed a desire to support other deaf individuals globally.
Desire must be supported by faith to manifest into reality.
Madame Schuman-Heink, an opera singer considered unfit for her career, exemplifies overcoming adversity.
The foundation of all achievement is rooted in a strong desire.
Helen Keller was a famous figure who triumphed over significant physical limitations.
The book was inspired by Andrew Carnegie's vision and principles.
Dominating thoughts shape individual beliefs and actions, reinforcing the importance of mindset.
Faith is a mindset influenced by self-suggestion; repetition of thoughts leads to belief, regardless of their veracity.
Every individual is a product of their dominating thoughts.
The concept of "Relatives" introduces the idea of external vibrations affecting personal reality.
Lack of self-confidence is identified as a major weakness that undermines success aspirations.

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