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TMPhilosophersNotes More Wisdom in Less Time Brian Johnson’s “When you begin to think and grow rich, you will observe that riches begin with a state of mind, with definiteness of purpose, with little or no hard work. You, and every other person, ought to be interested in knowing how to acquire that state of mind which will attract riches… Observe very closely, as soon as you master the principles of this philosophy, and begin to follow the instructions for applying those principles, your financial status will begin to improve, and everything you touch will begin to transmute itself into an asset for your benefit. Impossible? Not at all!” ~ Napoleon Hill from Think and Grow Rich Described as the best-selling success book of all time, Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich was originally published in 1937. The classic has sold over 15 million copies, is known as the “Granddaddy of all Motivational Literature” and has influenced nearly every great modern self-development teacher (including Esther and Jerry Hicks—Jerry says he’s read the book *hundreds* of times and used it as the Bible for his businesses for decades). Of course, when Hill refers to “riches” he’s speaking of wealth in the broadest sense—material, emotional, spiritual, and all that jazz. This is one of the more challenging books to profile because there are sooo many Big Ideas!! So, let’s get to play! :) IMPOSSIBLE “One of the main weaknesses of mankind is the average man’s familiarity with the word ‘impossible.’ He knows all the rules which will not work. He knows all the things which cannot be done. This book was written for those who seek the rules which have made others successful, and are willing to stake everything on those rules.” Ahhhh… “Impossible.” What a word. (You use it often? Please say, “No!” :) And, I LOVE the idea of staking EVERYTHING on your ideals. Hill kicks off the book with a story of a guy named Edwin C. Barnes who “thought himself into partnership” with Thomas Edi