Think and Grow Rich - CH 7 - Organized Planning

Sorry for the delay in posting this chapter. Things were a little busy this weekend and (truthfully) I was a little lazy in my reading.

 

Before we get started, though, I would like to let you guys know that you can get a free copy of this book online and in pdf format at http://think-and-grow-rich-ebook.com/ .  You  may find it easier to follow along as well as having a convenient copy at your fingertips.  Why Is “Think and Grow Rich” Free To Download? The reason why they can do this is because the original 1937 edition of “Think and Grow Rich” is now in the Public Domain. What this means is that everyone can now enjoy this classic work that has inspired many generations of successful, wealthy people who discovered the secret to finding financial freedom.

Now on to the lesson/discussion

We have learned that everything man creates or acquires, begins in the form of DESIRE. That DESIRE is then moved into the workshop of the IMAGINATION, where we crystallize them into ACTION  by forming and organizing  solid PLANS.

The author suggest that to build this “Master Plan”, we must surround ourselves with allies to assist us in forming and evaluating our plans. We should inventory what each member of this circle of minds brings to the conversation and use the best attributes of each person.  No one person knows all the answers or sees all the projected issues, so we should be alert and receptive to each input or observation.

If the initial plan fails, replace/modify it with a new one. The true “secret” to a successful objective is PERSISTENCE. Temporary defeat only means that the certain knowledge that there is something wrong with your plan.  The US Marines has a motto: “Improvise, Adapt and Overcome”. This attitude will lead to the successful implementation of a solid PLAN.

AS LONG AS YOU ARE MOVING – YOU AIN’T STUCK

The rest of the chapter is dedicated to practical actions and attitudes to develop a successful mindset toward achieving your goals. I will not copy down them here, but suggest that you read them (online or in print). The LEADERSHIP notes are truly invaluable in anything we may seek to pursue.

These points are the foundation of many modern Management Philosophies , today (i.e. Six Sigma, TQS et al)  …REMEMBER these ideas were publish back in 1937!!!! Truly a unique direction at that time.

 

May God Bless You and Yours

Gene

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