I’m starting a new series about my personal lessons I’m taking from Napoleon Hill’s “Think and grow rich”. Chapter by chapter, I’m going to publish my lessons every Wednesday.
Why every Wednesday ? Well, I’m part of a mastermind group doing the “Mental Cleanse”. That means we’re reading “Think and grow rich” together, chapter by chapter, week by week. After reading one chapter, we send our lesson plans to our mentor Michael Dlouhy. He reads all of them, picks 4 or 5 that are different from each other (not better than the others) and the author reads his or her lesson plan on the weekly conference calls on Wednesdays at 3 PM US Eastern Time (or 8 PM Eastern Time). I’m on the 3 PM call.
After reading the individual lesson plan, we are openly and freely discussing this lesson plan and our own thoughts and feelings towards this chapter.
Of course, participation is key but no one is forced to send lessons plans or to speak up. These conference calls are a place of complete safety to speak up, a sanctuary where people from all over the world and all walks of life are masterminding together.
As “Think and grow rich” doesn’t need to be read like a novel from the beginning to the end, anyone can jump on the call anytime, regardless of the chapter we’re actually at.
Today we happen to start with chapter 1 “Introduction” – so I’m going to share with you 15 lessons plans, one every Wednesday. I have done this Mental Cleanse already once so it’s highly interesting to review my transformation.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION “THE MAN WHO THOUGHT HIS WAY INTO PARTNERSHIP WITH THOMAS A. EDISON or: The two Michaels
“Thoughts are things”, I read these words four months ago and I wasn’t really able to relate to them.
“Burning desire” and “definite major purpose” – was that what other people who know me called “greed”, “narrow-mindedness” or “extreme behaviour” in reality my burning desire and my definite major purpose ? Did I simply believe them and not myself and my burning desire ? Did I allow others to talk me out of the deal because they only wanted to protect themselves under the cloak of wanting to protect me ?
If so, does that mean I’m already in possession of everything it takes to own my life, that I simply know what I want and that I am determined to stand by that desire until I realize it ? Just like Barnes ?
Does that mean, I already have everything it takes but I simply didn’t know it or didn’t allow it to happen in my thoughts and physical reality ?
Questions, questions.
And the answer is “Yes !”
When I started my first “Mental Cleanse” four months ago, I was unable to sit down still in front of my computer and do nothing for these 60 or 75 minutes. I was multi-tasking like crazy, checking emails, playing around with Facebook and all that good stuff.
I sent one lesson plan at the beginning and Michael didn’t pick it – and I decided that he doesn’t like me 
So I didn’t send another one and justified it with “You’re not a native speaker. No wonder your lesson plan wasn’t picked.”
For the very same reason, I was afraid of speaking up on the call, at least at the beginning.
Some strange force however made me follow through, I was on each of the Mental Cleanse calls, I even missed two German matches during the Soccer world cup, one of which was the lost semi-finale match against Spain. Of course, I checked the score during the call
I didn’t manage to read every chapter, I missed perhaps two or three of them because I had so much important stuff on the plate. Really ? Certainly not, but I was on all the calls.
This consistency helped me to gain confidence throughout this process of transformation. I got calmer, I was able to let go of my multi-tasking and sit still in front of my computer and simply dive into the sea of vibrations and higher energy created by the mastermind group.
In a bright moment, I spoke up and said something – and Michael recognized it and appreciated my contribution very much. I was so proud, unbelievable, just like the little Oliver seeking for his Dad’s recognition – whose first name happens to be Michael as well. And they’re about the same age.
Is it possible that my self-worth depends on the recognition of others, of my Dad for example or “Dad figures” like Michael ?
At least, I must say that I made my self-worth depending on other people’s recognition or the lack of it, perceived lack of course, because there is plenty of proof that my Dad loves me and is proud of me.
Some other strange force makes me forget that sometimes.
So I definitely can say that the Mental Cleanse helped me to remember that. It helped me to slow down the chatter in my mind and to realize who I really am and that I am already in possession of everything it takes to own my life.
I say “Thank you” to Michael and Linda and to the mastermind group for creating a safe place, a sanctuary, for personal development and personal growth.
I’m looking forward to my and other people’s aha-moments on this chapter and on the chapters to come.
OK, that’s my lesson plan for the introduction. Stay tuned for next week’s lesson plan about “Think and grow rich” chapter 2 “desire the starting point of all achievement”
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To a prosperous life,
Oliver Tausend
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P.P.S.: After the closing chapter 15 about outwitting the six ghosts of fear, a lot of readers were a bit sad that this series ended. So I decided to start all over again and to publish new lesson plans on this blog every week – I’m going to read them to you ! Here’s the first one: Think and grow rich – Oliver Tausend reads his lessons – Introduction
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Hi Oliver,
appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on Think and Grow Rich..I am reading it for the second time at the moment and getting a lot from it…My next step is to join a mastermind group!
All the best,
David
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Oliver Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 13:16
Hi David,
thanks for your comment. Feel free to join the Mental Cleanse. You’re more than welcome.
Take care
Oliver
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Oliver.. “Thoughts are things” is something I completely agree with.. Thoughts are the things that come right before we spring into action to manifest those things into reality..
thanks for sharing this lesson
looking forward to the rest
Hector
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Oliver Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 13:14
Hi Hector,
thanks for your comment. I’m glad you are able to relate to it. Simply stay tuned for the rest
Take care
Oliver
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Awesome read here bro, Oliver you are the man.
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:57
Hi Kareem,
thank you my friend. I appreciate your encouragement
Take care and come back soon.
Oliver
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Twitter: prfuller
says:
Hey Oliver
Great start to Chapter 1.
It all starts with a thought, and if you have a strong desire to transform that thought into action you will achieve it.
A couple years a go I reread Think and Grow Rich and produced a summary of each chapter that I periodically go back to for a refresher.
I am looking forward to this series.
Peter
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:56
Hi Peter,
wow, that would be great to reread the book again after a couple of years, write lesson plans and discuss them in a mastermind group. It must have become a completely different book, right ?
Thanks for your comment.
Take care
Oliver
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Hey Oliver,
Powerful realisations – “Am I already in possession of the things it takes to own my life?”
We multi task and easily distract ourselves because our minds are running on autopilot, with a million useless thoughts going through it at any given time. It’s what we’ve been conditioned to do with our modern weapons of mass communication.
When we empty our minds of these useless, mostly negative thoughts, we really discover who we are and what we’re capable of.
Thanks for the inspiration,
Wayne
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:54
Hi Wayne,
thanks for your inspiring comment. Even if he had millions of useful thoughts, they would be useless because we wouldn’t able to process them. So calming down and and focusing on one good useful thought at a time is the way to go.
Take care
Oliver
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Oliver, some great info as usual, I like the Wednesday idea, will be back for more …
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:51
Hi Mark,
definitely looking forward to your future visits and comments. Thanks for this one.
Take care
Oliver
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Hi Oliver,
I have read the book “Think and Grow Rich” and really enjoyed the way it helped me, I was reading it while going to a mastermind seminar and then finished on the way back. I really need to reread again, it is a great book. I am looking forward to your thoughts on this book every week.
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:50
Hi Robert,
amazing how many people are familiar with Napoleon Hill’s “Think and grow rich.” For me, it’s also a journey into the unknown. Of course, I know the book already – but sharing my lessons plans with the public, that’s new to me.
Thanks for your comment.
Take care
Oliver
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Twitter: stephensheather
says:
Hi Oliver!
I totally love Think and Grow Rich and I’ve taken a liking to listening to it on my mp3 player as I go to sleep at night or when I’m getting ready in the morning. I get something new out of it EVERY time I hear it. I’m so looking forward to this series and I’m grateful for you, for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us!
Wonder post!
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:48
Hi Heather,
this is definitely a great method to flood your subsconscious with new ideas when it’s a little bit dizzy, before falling asleep and upon arising.
Awesome, thanks for sharing that valuable idea here in your comment.
Take care
Oliver
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Hey Oliver,
This great that you’re sharing your lessons on Think and Grow Rich here on your posts. The fact that your doing this and realising that you have the potention and power to own your life shows that you are growing as an individual. Keep up the good work!!
Sherman
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:46
Hi Sherman,
well, honestly, I needed to force myself to write weekly lessson plans – so publishing my lesson plans as blog posts is a trick to force my ego – my ego will keep its promise
And without masterminding, the book is pretty much worth nothing because being part of a mastermind is an essential part of his recipe. Most people try to do it on their own, S quadrant behaviour.
Thanks for your comment.
Take care
Oliver
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Twitter: TristramLodge
says:
Hi Oliver,
It sounds like you and I are currently learning the same sort of thing, you with Think and Grow Rich, me with The Science of Getting Rich. Great post and looking forward to next weeks edition.
Tristram Lodge
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:44
Hi Tristram,
thanks for your comment. I was a little bit inspired by your series
to do something similar now with “Think and grow rich”, so I am glad that you can resonate with it.
Take care
Oliver
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Twitter: remacgregor
says:
Hey Oliver, I love this book. In fact it’s what really got me on the road to thinking big in this business. Since I read this book (six weeks ago) my business and personal mindset have changed drastically and I’m seeing my success sky rocket before me. It’s a truly amazing book!
Thanks for sharing. Anyone reading this that hasn’t read the book DO IT NOW!
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:42
Hi Rachael,
thanks for your comment. It’s an amazing book because it’s already amazing how many people just like you and me can relate to it.
Take care
Oliver
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Study, practise and learning at the same time, that’s powerful.
~Soren
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:41
Hi Soren,
thanks for your comment. Come back soon and take care.
Cheers
Oliver
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Twitter: MavisNong
says:
Hi Oliver,
I love “Think and Grow Rich”.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Look forward to your series.
All the best,
Mavis Nong
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:38
Hi Mavis,
I’m looking forward to this series too, because I challenged myself with the promise to write a post about my lessons plan every Wednesday…
Thanks for your comment
Take care
Oliver
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Hey Oliver,
I went through 3 copies of Think & Grow Rich. Every time I read it, I like to underline and highlight. So when I’m done with the book I purchase another one. Have you read, “The Master Keys to Riches” which is the second part?
Chat with you later…
Josh
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:36
Hi Josh,
now that’s also a cool idea. I’m going to keep my lessons plans from this sequence and will review them in case I do another sequence after this one. I haven’t read the second part yet, thanks for your reminder and your comment.
Take care
Oliver
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“Think and Grow Rich” is such a wonderful book and you offer some great insight. I am looking forward to future posts on this subject.
Cheers,
Karen
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:34
Hi Karen,
so I would simply say, stay tuned for future posts. Thanks for your comment and your appreciation.
Take care
Oliver
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Twitter: ilkaflood
says:
Hi Oliver,
I can relate to your F.E.A.Rs. I’m glad you didn’t let them stop you and pushed on and tried again. We all grave recognition and are elated when we receive it. Keep on keeping on. You’re doing great!
Ilka
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Oliver Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 21:33
Hi Ilka,
wow, you make my day. Thanks for your comment and your encouragement. The key is, everybody faces fear. How we handle our fear makes all the difference.
Take care
Oliver
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Hi Oliver,
I’m usually feeling these physical equivalents pretty well, that means my body is responding well to things that are OK and things that aren’t.
Thanks for sharing your insights.
Take care
Oliver
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hi Oliver
it is surprising how we still seek approval, even though we may think we are evolving and growing. But truly, as Michael says, it only matters what we think of ourselves – and that is not an ego thing about not caring about what others say. If someone tells us sincerely that we are on a wrong track, then we should listen.
But always we should live by what we believe and think without letting opinions worry us.
looking forward to this series of posts
kind regards
Charlie Holles
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Oliver Reply:
September 10th, 2010 at 23:58
Hi Charlie,
thanks for your thoughtful comment. It’s an ego thing if we care about what other people might think or say about us. In most cases, they don’t care and we only think that we are so important that they would care…
Simply stay tuned for posts to come. I’m looking forward to your future contributions.
Take care
Oliver
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Twitter: AnaTrafficCafe
says:
“Thoughts are things” – what a great premises.
This is a great way to bring the team closer and facilitate personal development, Oliver. Glad to hear you are a part of this group, sounds like it’s right up your alley!
Ana Hoffman
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Oliver Reply:
September 12th, 2010 at 21:14
Hi Ana,
thanks for your comment. Yes, I am and I am glad to be able to share my experiences with you.
Take care
Oliver
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