There is a difference between WISHING for a thing and being READY to receive it. No one is ready for a thing, until he believes he can acquire it. The state of mind must be BELIEF, not mere hope or wish. Open-mindedness is essential for belief.
Napoleon HillWithout doubt, the most common weakness of all human beings is the habit of leaving their minds open to the negative influence of other people.
Napoleon HillThere is no hope of success for the person who does not have a central purpose, or definite goal at which to aim.
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