6DESIRE AND DISCIPLINE

The true worth of a man is to be measured by the objects he pursues.

—MARCUS AURELIUS

NAPOLEON HILL SAID, “If you would achieve great success, plant in your mind a strong motive!” You will find it easier to be successful if you first know what you want. After that, you must make plans and take action. You probably will not know all the answers before you begin, but you must not let that prevent you from starting on your road to success.

When you discover the powers of your mind, you are beginning to move toward whatever you most desire from life. Remember that life is not static, and that each of us is either moving in the direction of his goals or moving away from them.

Elbert Hubbard once said, “Tell me what you desire ...

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