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There is no such thing as ____________.
There is no such thing as ____________.
something for nothing
How many years did Napoleon Hill spend researching this endeavor?
How many years did Napoleon Hill spend researching this endeavor?
25 years
All achievement, all earned riches, have their beginning in an ______.
All achievement, all earned riches, have their beginning in an ______.
idea
____________ are things!
____________ are things!
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What was the name of the man who 'thought' his way into a partnership with Edison?
What was the name of the man who 'thought' his way into a partnership with Edison?
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What is the Ediphone?
What is the Ediphone?
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Who stopped three feet from gold?
Who stopped three feet from gold?
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When faced with defeat the easiest and most logical thing to do is ______.
When faced with defeat the easiest and most logical thing to do is ______.
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How much was the lesson in persistence?
How much was the lesson in persistence?
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What motor was believed to be impossible to build?
What motor was believed to be impossible to build?
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Who transformed the computer industry?
Who transformed the computer industry?
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How did Steven Spielberg break into the movie industry?
How did Steven Spielberg break into the movie industry?
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Henley wrote you are 'The _______ of your fate, and the ________ of your soul.'
Henley wrote you are 'The _______ of your fate, and the ________ of your soul.'
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Who wanted to know the secret to success?
Who wanted to know the secret to success?
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How long passed before Edwin Barnes became partners with Edison?
How long passed before Edwin Barnes became partners with Edison?
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What did a great warrior do to the ships after they arrived? Why?
What did a great warrior do to the ships after they arrived? Why?
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Who was Marshal Fields?
Who was Marshal Fields?
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How many steps are suggested for the desire of something?
How many steps are suggested for the desire of something?
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How often does he suggest reading your written statement daily?
How often does he suggest reading your written statement daily?
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You can never have riches in great quantities unless you have ______.
You can never have riches in great quantities unless you have ______.
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What great invention did Marconi give the world that his friends tried to have him committed for?
What great invention did Marconi give the world that his friends tried to have him committed for?
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Disappointment over _______ ________ has the effect of driving men to drink and women to ruin.
Disappointment over _______ ________ has the effect of driving men to drink and women to ruin.
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No one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as ______.
No one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as ______.
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What happened to his son when he was born?
What happened to his son when he was born?
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How did the author go about changing this condition?
How did the author go about changing this condition?
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What did the child sell that made the author believe that his plan worked?
What did the child sell that made the author believe that his plan worked?
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What language did his parents not permit him to learn?
What language did his parents not permit him to learn?
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What happened as a result of his child's visit to the manufacturers?
What happened as a result of his child's visit to the manufacturers?
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Desire must be backed by ______.
Desire must be backed by ______.
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Who was Madame Schuman-Heink?
Who was Madame Schuman-Heink?
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What is the starting point of all achievement?
What is the starting point of all achievement?
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What famous author was deaf, dumb, and blind?
What famous author was deaf, dumb, and blind?
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Who inspired the writing of this book?
Who inspired the writing of this book?
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Thoughts are ________!
Thoughts are ________!
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Faith, Love, and _____ are the most powerful emotions.
Faith, Love, and _____ are the most powerful emotions.
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________ induced by self-suggestion is a state of mind.
________ induced by self-suggestion is a state of mind.
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One comes to believe whatever one _______ to one's self whether the statement is true or false.
One comes to believe whatever one _______ to one's self whether the statement is true or false.
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Every person is what he/she is because of his/her ____________ ______________.
Every person is what he/she is because of his/her ____________ ______________.
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What does he call the great cosmic mass of external forces of vibration?
What does he call the great cosmic mass of external forces of vibration?
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He says that one's greatest weakness is the lack of _____ ________.
He says that one's greatest weakness is the lack of _____ ________.
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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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