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Think And Grow Rich – Power Of The Mastermind – Lessons From Chapter 10: THE DRIVING FORCE – The ninth step towards riches
This is a powerful chapter, in the true sense of the word.
Napoleon Hill states:”POWER is essential for success in the accumulation of money. PLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.”
He goes on:”POWER may be defined as ‘organized and intelligently directed KNOWLEDGE.’”
And:”POWER IS REQUIRED FOR THE ACCUMULATION OF MONEY! POWER IS NECESSARY FOR THE RETENTION OF MONEY AFTER IT HAS BEEN ACCUMULATED!”
This power is created through the coordinated effort of a mastermind group, working toward a definite end, in a spirit of harmony.
An alike designed mastermind group allows its members to tap into the power of Infinite Intelligence – that is the bottom line, at least to me.
That is not only a theoretical brain child, it works.
After reading this chapter aloud and meditating upon it, I had an epiphany only a few seconds after closing my eyes and connecting.
On my 2016 vision board, I had some items that permanently reminded me of something of my past I want to get rid of badly. Not only that, I had also a sticker on my car with this type of “souvenir”.
I already knew that, but I didn’t remove these images, I always said to myself:”You should do that. That is a small but important step to complete your own picture of your future.”
Resistance held me back, removing these items made me feel like a “bad boy”.
I know it’s ridiculous, but it’s just like it is.
It’s like the lady in “The Secret” wanting a partner for life badly…but parking her car straight in the middle of her double garage – no space left for a second car. No space for a partner for life.
Small things, harmless things, totally insignificant things can be missing links that get us one step or more closer to the life we desire and deserve.
Throughout the day, my mood hasn’t been the best…I knew I had to write this lesson plan and my ego was whining and moaning. I felt like being behind a curtain.
After reading this chapter and meditating, I wrote the headline of this lesson plan and – I left the house, went to my car and removed this damned sticker and threw it away.
What a great feeling !
Then I came back to my computer, printed out the picture of my blog header and the “Mentoring Fo Free”-logo and sticked them on my vision board, over the two items that reminded me of a part of my past I want to get rid of.
What an even greater feeling even though I feel like a sinner as well, even like a traitor.
I know that the bad feelings will eventually vansish, I feel it already.
My eyes are filled with tears, my body is shaking slightly, it seems that I got rid of several layers of lies at once that hid my true self.
It was like pulling out a rotten tooth.
The curtain fell, I’m close to the truth, to the light.
I’m now delighted and fulfilled again when watching my 2016 vision board, I absorb it.
That is the power of the mastermind.
Thank you Linda and Michael, and all members of the Mental Cleanse. I love you.
To be continued…Think And Grow Rich – The Mistery Of Sex Transmutation – Lessons From Chapter 11
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Oliver Tausend
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Very profound Oliver!
What we need to realise is that to have the power, is to have control. Until you are able to control what you are thinking, & ultimately doing as a result – you have NO control,
The only way you can give the power to yourself, is to take control – of your thinking & your actions. You need to be able to hit the “isolate” switch & turn off the effect that energy-sucking society has on your thinking every day.
Until you can do that, you will always be subjected to all sorts of things renting space in your head!
Stay inspired!
Michael
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Oliver Reply:
November 11th, 2010 at 23:59
Hi Michael,
powerful comment, thank you very much. Who has the control, has the power. Who has the responsibility, has the power. Who has the fault, has the power. That’s what most people fail to realize when they’re blaming others – they’re also handing over their power.
Take care
Oliver
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Twitter: AnaTrafficCafe
says:
Hello Oliver,
“Knowledge is Power”. I absolutely agree with that powerful quote. You’re personal experience is so inspiring and I am admire your courage for sharing this. In order to be in control, change must start within ourselves.
Keep it up,
Ana
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Oliver Reply:
November 12th, 2010 at 00:04
Hi Ana,
thanks for your comment. It would have been more courageous not to share it…finally you nailed it: We have to be the change we want to see in the world.
Take care
Oliver
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Cosmic energy works in very profound ways doesn’t it?
The negative energy you felt from the sticker and items of your dream board were creating internal conflict, diminishing your power, your drive. Just small things that you let go of can make a big difference.
I know how liberating if feels to have a rotten tooth pulled out, as I did with my wisdom teeth just a week ago.
Another great lesson, Oliver.
Congratulations,
Wayne
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Oliver Reply:
November 11th, 2010 at 12:53
Hi Wayne,
thanks for your thoughtful comment. Sometimes it’s really the small things that prevent us from moving forward – but small things are often symbols. We decide how we charge these symbols – with positive or negative emotions.
Take care
Oliver
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Twitter: prfuller
says:
Oliver, a very powerful and profound post.
We can learn from the past but there is no point hanging on to the past if it serves no purpose.
The next chapter is my favourite because it shows what a strong desire can accomplish. I look forward to your take on it.
Peter
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Oliver Reply:
November 11th, 2010 at 23:52
Hi Peter,
you raise the bar for the next post…the next chapter is a another powerful one…and I’m curious myself about my take on it.
Thanks for your comment.
Take care
Oliver
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Hey Oliver.. this is a powerful post.
I agree that PLANS without ACTION is useless. We can have the greatest ideas in the world but if they never come into fruition then no one benefits from it, especially not you..
thanks for this post
talk soon
Hector
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Oliver Reply:
November 13th, 2010 at 23:20
Hi Hector,
I am glad you find my post powerful. As you not, we have to take action. That doesn’t mean that we have to do all the work on our own. If we have a good idea, but aren’t good in planing and design technical details – we have partner up with someone who loves that part. If we aren’t good at sales, we can find someone for sales that would be happy to sell the stuff for us.
Thanks for your comment.
Take care
Oliver
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Hey Oliver,
That is good that you removed that sticker. I step closer to your goal! It’s about taking a small steps everyday that gets you closer to your vision board.
Chat with you later…
Josh
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Oliver Reply:
November 13th, 2010 at 23:10
Hi Josh,
indeed, sometimes it’s the small, apparently insignificant steps that have a huge impact.
Thanks for your comment.
Take care
Oliver
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Oliver
As you know I also am doing a series on this great book, you are a chapter or two ahead in your posts so it is really great to read how each chapter has affected you. Your recent experience that you share here certainly seems to be a big one for you, always great to peel away a few more layers.
Belinda
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Oliver Reply:
November 14th, 2010 at 23:02
Hi Belinda,
what an accident, right ? Hope you find my lessons inspiring. I don’t hide anything.
Peeling away layers in order to get to the core is crucial, one layer, one step at a time.
Thanks for your comment.
Take care
Oliver
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What a truly transparent post. I admire your courage to share.
Think and Grow Rich is such a treasure, full of so many gems… and what a critical chapter you have highlighted here.
Thanks for sharing such great work!
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Oliver Reply:
November 17th, 2010 at 10:46
Hi Roshanda,
I appreciate your initial comment on my blog very much. Thanks for admiring my courage – in these cases I point out that it would require more courage not to share it – because it boiled in me and needed a valve
Glad you like my take on this chapter.
Have a blessed day and take care
Oliver
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Hi Oliver!
I can see that you and Belinda Cunningham are discussing this book in your blogs. I just made a comment in her blog about how organized effort in achieving a goal really works. In this post of yours, I share your sentiments in highlighting this: PLANS are inert and useless, without sufficient POWER to translate them into ACTION.
Very insightful post!
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Oliver Reply:
November 21st, 2010 at 00:25
Hi Elmar,
…and this power comes from the mastermind. At the same time, this is the mistake a lot of people make when it comes to Think and grow rich: They are trying to make it alone (the old flaw) rather than plugging themselves into a mastermind group.
Thanks for your comment, awesome contribution.
Take care
Oliver
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Small steps is key. You don’t build Napoleon power over night – things take time and only by studying and trying can you get anywhere close. Thx for a good and inspiring read!
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Oliver Reply:
December 6th, 2010 at 22:17
Hi Johnnie,
thanks for your comment. Come back soon and take care.
Oliver
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Twitter: steveshoemaker
says:
Oliver man what a very poignant and interesting description of a personal journey. I think I actually jerked back at the end I was riveted to the screen.
It’s so true what you said and I really can identify with having seemingly small things in your life that are holding you back but you put them off because they seem harmless until you finally do. Great post.
Steve Shoemaker
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Oliver Reply:
December 28th, 2010 at 18:13
Hi Steve,
hey cool, good to see here around again…thanks for stopping by and leaving me a great comment. A lot of small things can pile up pretty much
Take care
Oliver
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I Look forward to learning more about Quantum Mastermind groups. It is apparent that the environment where Mastermind groups thrive must have several factors in place, such as a committeemen, genuine caring for team members as well as being on the same business level.I know that it is very useful to us so i like it.
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Oliver Reply:
February 15th, 2011 at 15:47
Hi,
thanks for stopping by.
Take care
Oliver
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