Before We Begin: Why This Book Matters – And Why I’m Sharing It With You
Peace and blessings to you and yours.
Before we start going through the powerful lessons inside Think and Grow Rich, I want to take a moment to talk about why I’m doing this course, and why I believe it can truly change your life — if you let it.
This isn’t just another book.
This isn’t just another self-help idea or motivation quote on the internet.
This book is over 100 years old, and it has helped millions of people change their lives — not just financially, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
And now… it’s your turn.
📖 My Journey with Think and Grow Rich
I’ve been reading Think and Grow Rich for over 20 years. I’ve listened to it on audio. I’ve read the pages. I’ve taken notes. I’ve highlighted the words.
I’ve picked it up in times when I was searching for answers… And I’ve come back to it again and again when life felt uncertain.
But here’s the honest truth: Even though I’ve read this book for decades, I am just now starting to really understand and apply the lessons inside.
Yes — after 20 years.
Not because the book is hard. Not because the ideas aren’t clear. But because life has to teach you certain things before you’re ready to really see them.
Sometimes, we hear something 100 times… and the 101st time, it clicks.
That’s what happened to me.
The Most Expensive Lessons
Not long ago, I wrote a blog post called:
“The Most Expensive Lessons Are the Ones We Have to Learn Ourselves.”
And that message is something I want you to keep in your heart as we go through this course together.
Napoleon Hill spent 20 years of his life studying successful people. People like Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison — people who didn’t just make money… they built empires and changed the world.
That’s hundreds of years of combined wisdom, boiled down into one book.
That means this book isn’t just a story — it’s a shortcut.
You can either learn from other people’s experience… Or you can go out and make all the same mistakes yourself. One of those options is free. The other will cost you time, energy, money, and peace.
Hill has already done the work. He asked the questions. He found the answers. He put it all into this book.
So I pray you give it the attention it deserves.
🏫 This Should Be Taught in Every School
There’s a part in the preface of the book that I heard for the first time — even after years of listening — during my most recent reading.
Hill says this book should be a required course for every high school student before they graduate.
And when I heard that, I sat back and said, “Yes. He’s right.”
Think about it — we spend 12 years in school, sometimes more… But most of us never learn:
How to control our thoughts
How to set clear goals
How to develop faith in ourselves
How to keep going when life gets tough
How to build wealth, purpose, and joy
We learn math. We learn grammar. We learn history.
But we don’t learn how to build a life.
That’s why I’ve decided to create this course — one chapter a day — so anyone, no matter where they are in life, can start learning the skills that actually change lives.
🎥 Why I Created This Course
This video course isn’t about me. It’s about you. It’s about your future. It’s about your family and everyone you’ll bless when you grow into your full potential.
But if I’m being honest… this is also part of my mission.
I’ve reached a point in my life where I know that my time is not unlimited. None of us are promised tomorrow. And I don’t want to leave this earth without pouring out what I’ve learned — and what I’m still learning — while I’m here.
So I’m doing this course because I want to touch as many lives as I can, before my work is done.
And if you’re reading this… if you’ve made it here…
Then maybe you're meant to be one of those lives.
🙏 A Simple Request: Share This
If this blog post — or this course — speaks to you… If something in your spirit says “this is what I needed”…
Then please — don’t keep it to yourself.
Share it with someone you care about. Share it with someone who’s struggling. Share it with someone who has a dream but forgot how to believe in it.
You never know… you might be the reason they find the key to unlock their greatness.
📅 What to Expect From This Course
Here’s how the course will work:
We’ll go through one chapter per day.
Each blog post will be written in simple language — like we’re talking face to face.
You’ll get a summary of the key ideas.
You’ll get real-life stories and examples.
You’ll get action steps you can take that same day.
And most of all — you’ll get encouragement.
This is not about reading a book and forgetting it. This is about living it.
🚀 Action Steps Before We Start
Before we dive into Chapter 1, here are some things I want you to do to get the most out of this journey:
✅ 1. Make a Commitment
Say this to yourself out loud:
“I will finish this course. I will show up every day. I will take it seriously.”
✅ 2. Get a Notebook or Journal
Use it to write down:
Your thoughts
Your goals
Your questions
Your actions
Writing helps your brain remember and focus.
✅ 3. Set a Time Every Day to Read or Watch
Pick a time that works for you — morning, lunch break, or before bed. Make it a habit. Let it be sacred. This is your time to grow.
✅ 4. Invite One Other Person to Join You
Everything is better with community. Invite a friend or family member to take the course with you. Talk about what you learn. Support each other.
✅ 5. Say a Quick Prayer or Affirmation
Say this or something like it every morning:
“Today, I open my mind to grow. I choose to believe in myself. I choose to learn and become more.”
Simple words. Powerful results.
🎉 If You’ve Decided to Take the Challenge… Congratulations!
If you’re ready to go through Think and Grow Rich with me, one chapter at a time… If you’re willing to open your mind, take action, and keep going even when life gets tough…
Then I want to say:
Congratulations.
You’ve just made one of the most powerful decisions of your life.
And I’ll be right here with you — every step of the way.
Final Words
So here we are — the beginning of something that could change everything.
All I ask is this:
Take it seriously.
Give it your full attention.
Keep going.
And share it with others.
Let’s honor the work Napoleon Hill put into this book. Let’s honor the 20 years of research. Let’s honor the lessons learned by hundreds of successful people. Let’s honor your future.
We start tomorrow with Chapter 1: The Power of Thought.
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have everything — money, freedom, happiness — while others work hard but never seem to get ahead?
I used to ask myself this all the time.
Then I discovered a simple but powerful idea that completely changed my life. It comes from an audiobook called The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale. And I truly believe this “secret” is the foundation of every success story you’ve ever heard.
Today, I want to break it down for you and share how you can use this principle to transform your own life and business.
What Is “The Strangest Secret”?
Earl Nightingale recorded The Strangest Secret back in the 1950s, and it became one of the first spoken-word recordings to sell over a million copies. People were blown away by how simple — and how true — this message was.
So, what is the “secret”?
We become what we think about.
That’s it.
It sounds too simple, right? But stay with me — because this idea is powerful.
Every great teacher throughout history has said some version of this:
The Bible says, “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”
Buddha taught, “All that we are is the result of what we have thought.”
Marcus Aurelius wrote, “Our life is what our thoughts make it.”
Earl Nightingale put it in plain English: Your life is shaped by your dominant thoughts.
If you think about success, abundance, and opportunity, you will find ways to create those things. If you think about fear, failure, and lack, you will attract more of the same.
The 5 Big Principles of The Strangest Secret
Let’s break down the key lessons from Earl Nightingale’s message and talk about how to apply them to your own journey.
1. You Become What You Think About
This is the heart of the whole message.
Think about your life like a garden. Your mind is the soil. Whatever seeds you plant — whether good or bad — will grow.
If you plant seeds of success (positive thoughts, goals, ideas), you will grow success.
If you plant seeds of fear, doubt, and worry, those weeds will grow too.
The question is: What are you planting every day?
This is why I start every morning with affirmations, goal-setting, and reading books like Think and Grow Rich. It helps me make sure I’m planting good seeds in my mind.
2. Set a Clear Goal
Earl Nightingale said, “People with goals succeed because they know where they are going.”
Most people drift through life without a clear direction. They wake up, go to work, come home, watch TV, go to bed — and repeat. But they never stop to decide what they really want.
If you want to use this secret, you must get crystal clear on what you want.
How much money do you want to earn?
What kind of business do you want to build?
Where do you want to live?
How do you want to feel every day?
Write it down. Be specific. Don’t just say, “I want more money.” Say, “I earn $10,000 per month by helping others build online businesses.”
3. Act As If It’s Already Yours
This is where many people get stuck. They say, “I’ll feel successful once I have success.” But Earl Nightingale flips that idea on its head.
He says: Act and think like the person you want to become — right now.
If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, start acting like one today.
Study what successful entrepreneurs do.
Build the habits they have.
Treat your business like a business, not a hobby.
When you do this, something amazing happens — opportunities start showing up because you’re already thinking and acting at a higher level.
4. Persist — No Matter What
This is where most people fail.
They set a goal, get excited, take action for a few days… then they stop when things get hard.
Earl Nightingale says you must keep going for 30 days straight without letting fear or negative thinking take over.
Thirty days may not sound like much, but it’s long enough to build a new habit of thinking. It’s also long enough to face challenges — and learn that you can overcome them.
If you stick with your goal for 30 days, you’ll build momentum. And once momentum is on your side, success starts to feel inevitable.
5. Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life
This one is tough but necessary.
You are where you are right now because of what you’ve been thinking and doing in the past. That might feel uncomfortable to admit — but it’s actually good news!
Why?
Because if your past thoughts and actions created your current life, then your new thoughts and actions can create a brand-new future.
This is what I love about entrepreneurship and affiliate marketing. You can literally create a new reality for yourself by thinking differently, acting differently, and staying consistent.
How I Applied This Secret in My Own Life
When I first heard The Strangest Secret, I was struggling. I wanted to build a business but felt stuck in “information overload.” I had tried different programs and ideas, but nothing seemed to click.
When I committed to thinking differently, everything started to shift.
I stopped saying things like, “I can’t do this” or “This won’t work for me.” Instead, I started saying:
“I am building a successful business.”
“I attract the right people into my life.”
“I am becoming the person who can handle $10K months.”
It wasn’t magic — but it was powerful. Over time, my actions started matching my new thoughts. I started taking consistent action, showing up online, and surrounding myself with people who were going after similar goals.
And sure enough, my results started to change.
How You Can Start Using This Secret Today
Here’s a simple action plan you can follow right now:
Decide what you want. Write down a clear, specific goal.
Write it on a card. Carry it with you everywhere.
Read it every morning and every night.
Visualize yourself already having it.
Take action daily. Do one thing every day that moves you closer to your goal.
Guard your mind. Stop filling it with negativity, news, or gossip. Fill it with books, podcasts, and mentors who inspire you.
Stay with it for 30 days. Don’t give up. Even if it feels like nothing is happening, trust the process.
Do this, and you’ll be shocked at how much can change in just a month.
Final Thoughts
The Strangest Secret isn’t really strange at all — it’s just a truth most people ignore.
You are the captain of your mind. You are planting seeds every single day. And one day, you will harvest exactly what you’ve planted.
So, what do you want to grow?
If you want to grow a life of freedom, purpose, and abundance, start today. Choose your goal, focus on it, think about it every day, and take action toward it.
You’ll be amazed at what you can create.
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Picture this. You’re walking through a quiet forest and come across a man hacking away at a tree.
He’s sweating, he’s focused, he’s putting every ounce of energy into chopping that tree down — but he’s barely made a dent.
You step a little closer and realize what’s wrong…
He’s using a dull ax.
You say, “Hey, why don’t you sharpen your blade? You’ll get this done twice as fast.”
But the man shouts back,
“No time! Can’t you see I’m trying to chop down this tree?”
Sound familiar?
How This Applies to Your Business
When I first started my online business, I was that man with the dull axe. I tried every technique I could find. I worked late nights. I stayed busy — but I wasn’t getting the results I wanted.
And here’s the painful truth… Even if someone had told me I needed to “sharpen my axe,” I probably would have said,
“I don’t have time for that! Can’t you see I’m trying to build my business?”
The problem is, most entrepreneurs spend so much time hustling that they rarely stop to reflect on whether they’re using the right tools, the right strategies, or even heading in the right direction.
The Power of a Sharper Blade
Yes, you might eventually succeed by brute force — but why make it harder than it needs to be?
In business, your “axe” can be broken down into two main things:
1. The Offer You Promote
Your offer is the foundation of your business. It needs to be something that:
Converts traffic into leads
Turns leads into sales
Encourages repeat customers
If your offer isn’t doing that, no amount of hard work will make up for it.
2. The Tools You Use
Your tools are what allow you to work smarter, not harder. They should:
Help you capture leads easily
Automate follow-up
Track and improve your results
If your tools are outdated or overly complicated, you’re making the process way harder than it needs to be.
Stop Hacking, Start Sharpening
If you’ve been grinding away in your business with little to show for it, it’s time to pause.
Ask yourself:
Is my offer really converting?
Are my tools helping me or holding me back?
Am I working hard but not necessarily working smart?
Taking time to “sharpen your axe” might feel like slowing down, but it’s actually the fastest way to speed up your results.
Your Next Step
Take a moment today to look at the foundation of your business. Make sure your offer is strong. Upgrade your tools if needed. And commit to working smarter — not just harder.
When you sharpen your blade, you’ll find that the same effort produces twice the results.
Have you ever felt like there’s more to life than what you’re currently experiencing? Maybe you’re going through the motions every day — working, paying bills, taking care of responsibilities — but deep down, you know you were made for something greater, but didn't have the mental clarity to actually start your journey?
That’s exactly where I was before I discovered Mindvalley.
I’ve always been passionate about growth. I believe we are here not just to survive, but to thrive — mentally, spiritually, physically, and financially. But like many people, I hit walls. I’d try reading books, listening to podcasts, even taking random courses, but the breakthroughs I wanted weren’t coming.
Then someone recommended Mindvalley to me. Honestly, at first, I thought it was “just another course platform.” But after diving in, I quickly realized this wasn’t the case. Mindvalley isn’t about giving you information. It’s about guiding you through transformation. And the way it’s designed makes that possible for anyone — even if you’re busy, even if you’ve struggled before, even if you’ve doubted yourself.
In this review, I want to share what Mindvalley is, how it works, what I loved (and even what I didn’t), and why I think it’s worth trying — especially since you can get started with their free trial.
What Is Mindvalley?
At its core, Mindvalley is an online learning platform. But calling it that feels like an understatement. Unlike other platforms that just give you content to watch, Mindvalley is about personal evolution.
They bring together some of the world’s top teachers, thought leaders, authors, and experts across every area of life:
Mindset & Personal Growth – programs that help you rewire your thinking, let go of limiting beliefs, and create a new identity for success.
Health & Fitness – courses on movement, nutrition, sleep, longevity, and energy optimization.
Spirituality & Meditation – practices to deepen awareness, connect with higher consciousness, and find inner peace.
Relationships & Parenting – learning how to love, connect, and guide the people in your life more effectively.
Career & Wealth – strategies for building businesses, advancing careers, and creating financial abundance.
Think of it as a “university for life.” The classes aren’t about memorizing facts. They’re about upgrading the operating system of you.
How It Works
Mindvalley uses a format they call Quests. These are structured learning journeys, usually 20–30 days long. Each day, you unlock a short lesson — typically 10 to 20 minutes. Along with the lesson, you get practical exercises or reflections you can do right away.
Why does this matter? Because transformation doesn’t come from watching a 10-hour lecture. It comes from consistent, small steps applied daily. That’s the genius of Mindvalley. The design makes it almost impossible not to grow, because you’re building new habits into your everyday life.
I also love the community aspect. Each Quest has groups where you can connect with others who are on the same journey. You don’t feel alone — you’re part of a global family all aiming for growth.
What I Love About Mindvalley
Let me break down the specific things that stood out to me.
1. The Teachers Are World-Class
We’re talking about people like Vishen Lakhiani (the founder), Jim Kwik (memory and learning expert), Dr. Shefali (conscious parenting), Marisa Peer (rapid transformational therapy), and so many more. These aren’t random people with no track record — they’re recognized leaders in their fields.
2. The Learning Style Fits Busy Lives
I don’t know about you, but I don’t always have hours to sit and learn. With Mindvalley’s daily micro-lessons, I can grow even with a packed schedule. It’s progress without overwhelm.
3. It Covers the Whole Human Experience
This isn’t just about making more money or just about meditating. Mindvalley addresses every dimension of life. That’s powerful because true success isn’t one-sided. What good is wealth if your health is collapsing? What good is health if your relationships are falling apart? Mindvalley helps you align all areas.
4. The Community
I can’t stress this enough. Growth can feel lonely if the people around you don’t “get it.” But inside Mindvalley, you’re connected to people worldwide who are on the same journey. It’s uplifting and motivating.
5. Real Transformation
This isn’t hype. I’ve felt shifts in how I think, how I respond, how I set goals, and how I live day-to-day. It’s like upgrading from old software to the newest, fastest version — except the software is me.
What Could Be Better
No review is complete without being real about the downsides. For me, there were two things to keep in mind:
The Price – Mindvalley is an investment. If you buy the All Access Pass, it can feel pricey at first glance. But when I compared it to the cost of coaching programs, seminars, or even a single college course, it’s actually affordable — especially considering the depth and quality. And since there’s a free trial, you don’t have to risk anything upfront.
Too Many Options at Once – Honestly, the library is huge. When I first joined, I felt overwhelmed trying to decide where to start. My advice: pick one Quest that speaks to your current needs, commit to it, and then branch out later.
Who Is Mindvalley For?
If you’re tired of repeating the same patterns in life and want real change
If you believe personal growth should touch every part of your life
If you’re busy and need learning that fits into your schedule
If you want to be surrounded by a community of growth-minded people
Then Mindvalley is for you.
But if you’re looking for quick fixes without putting in any effort, it’s probably not. Mindvalley works if you work it.
Why I Recommend Starting With the Free Trial
Here’s the truth: personal growth is one of the best investments you can ever make. But I also get that trying something new can feel risky. That’s why the free trial is such a no-brainer. You get full access to explore the platform, test out courses, and see if it resonates with you.
Worst-case scenario? You decide it’s not for you and walk away. Best-case scenario? You unlock a new level of health, wealth, happiness, and purpose.
Mindvalley has become more than just an app on my phone. It’s become a guide, a community, and a reminder that I am capable of so much more than I once believed.
It’s helped me strengthen my mindset, deepen my relationships, improve my energy, and expand my vision for what’s possible. And the most exciting part? I’m just getting started.
If you’ve been searching for something to help you grow — something that actually works — I encourage you to try Mindvalley for yourself. Don’t just take my word for it. Step inside, experience it, and watch how your life begins to shift.
I' just finished week one of the course “Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy for Abundance” , and it clicked hard. The program lays out simple “rules of the mind” that explain why we get stuck—and how to rewire for abundance. Below is my take, in my words, and exactly how I’m applying each rule in my business and life so the changes actually stick.
1) What is expected tends to be realized
Course takeaway: Expectation is an instruction to your nervous system. How I apply it: Before a sales call I write one sentence: “This person is qualified, open, and ready to take the next step.” My tone, questions, and posture align with that expectation.
Do this today: Write a 12-word outcome for your next task and read it out loud.
2) Imagination is more powerful than knowledge
Course takeaway: Your brain treats vivid mental rehearsal like partial reality. How I apply it: I run a 90-second “mental demo” of tomorrow’s key win—first purchase, first referral, first “yes.” Actions tighten up because I’ve already “been there.”
Do this today: Close your eyes for 90 seconds and rehearse one concrete win.
3) Imagination is more powerful than logic
Course takeaway: “Logical” objections are often fear in a lab coat. How I apply it: When I hear “not the right time,” I imagine the cost of waiting—lost deals, lost momentum. Urgency rises naturally; logic follows.
Do this today: Script a 30-second scene where delay costs you real money.
4) Your mind does what it thinks you want
Course takeaway: Your language is the loudest command. How I apply it: I relabeled “hard tasks” to “high-pay tasks.” Same work, different instruction—energy follows the label.
Do this today: Rename three avoided tasks with payoff-based names (e.g., “Pipeline-building,” “Cash-unlockers,” “Trust-at-scale”).
5) Your mind moves you from pain to pleasure
Course takeaway: If growth feels painful and scrolling feels pleasant, you’ll scroll. How I apply it: I stack a small reward before outreach (favorite playlist) and remove a comfort until after I hit my outreach target. Resistance drops.
Do this today: Add one tiny reward to a high-value action; remove one comfort until it’s done.
6) Your mind responds to pictures and words
Course takeaway: State is driven by inner images and self-talk. How I apply it: I keep a one-page “vision snapshot” (revenue, client wins, family moments). And I run this script whenever I stall: “I do first what moves the needle most.”
Do this today: Replace a vague affirmation with a crisp 10-second mental movie.
7) Your mind learns by repetition
Course takeaway: One rep makes it possible. Many reps make it permanent. How I apply it: Daily trio—(1) write today’s expectation; (2) 2-minute visualization; (3) five outbound touches before anything else. That’s muscle memory, not motivation.
Do this today: Pick one behavior that would change your month. Do it daily for 7 days and track the streak on paper.
8) Your mind loves what’s familiar
Course takeaway: Familiar = safe, even when it stalls you. How I apply it: I ritualize growth: same time, same chair, same first song. Familiarity lowers the “start-up friction.”
Do this today: Build a micro-ritual around one growth action and repeat it for a week.
9) We make our beliefs—and our beliefs make us
Course takeaway: Beliefs are permissions, not facts. How I apply it: I rewrite a limiter as an identity with evidence.
Old: “I’m bad at follow-ups.”
New: “I’m the person who follows up daily because people deserve clarity.” Then I create proof with five follow-ups. Belief reinforced.
Do this today: Upgrade one money/marketing belief to an identity statement—and prove it with a single action in the next hour.
My 15-Minute Abundance Routine (inspired by the course)
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Capture proof (1 min): Write what you did and one sentence of identity evidence.
Set expectation (1 min): Write today’s one-line outcome; read it out loud.
Run the movie (2 min): Visualize the key win already done. Note what you did right before it clicked—start there.
Label the task (10 sec): Use a payoff-based name.
Stack incentives (30 sec): One small reward when done; one comfort withheld until done.
Ritualize (30 sec): Same place, same cue, same first song.
First rep (8–10 min): One meaningful action (call, pitch, page, follow-up).
Final Word
These rules aren’t magic. They’re mechanics. When you honor them, you get leverage—on your habits, your energy, your behavior, and your income. Start small, repeat often, and let your results become the loudest affirmation in the room.
Watch the video for more examples and a deeper walk-through of how to apply these rules daily to build an abundance mindset. Then run the 15-minute routine. Tomorrow, run it again.
You don’t need a new personality. You need a new set of instructions. Your mind will do the rest.
Ready to train your mind for abundance—on purpose? If the “rules of the mind” resonated, go deeper with Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy for Abundance on Mindvalley. You’ll get guided sessions, practical daily rewires, and a clear routine to replace scarcity scripts with winning ones.
