The purpose of me writing about this book, think and grow rich, is because I was introduced to a group that takes the book one chapter per week, and masterminds the lessons learned from Mr. Hill. This has thus made us all able to recognize the different aspects of the philosophy he has presented in this great work through each of our own points of view, to better our lives. Together we are the mastermind working to grow rich not only in money, but personally. The founding anchor is that in order to create more in your life, you must become more than you are right now.
Mr. Hill instructs us that this step is absolutely essential in any undertaking. Meeting and working with this group of people is beyond words. We each transform before our own eyes as these practical plans are acted upon. This is the true heart of the philosophy to me; we are the mastermind alliance.
Individually do we experience a temporary defeat in our personal objectives toward growth? You bet! But, that is the beauty of a mastermind. The support of the others brings the individual back on track with new better plans and more faith in themselves than before. Everyone in the mastermind has worked and organized with each other in the planning and to see one "quit" when the light of "winning" is so close, magically brings energy your way to keep you inspired.
Mr. Hill speaks of the beginning point of your accumulation of riches. This being: you! Yup, that's right, you. The things you know how to do and what you can give to any given profession; your personal services. This can take the form of a job in an area you are interested or skilled or the sale of your ideas.
In any career there are two levels of payment. People that are followers definitely are paid differently than the leaders. Each area requires different skills. One cannot own one's own life without taking charge of it and becoming the leader you have been waiting for. Learning to become a leader may not be something you have ever thought of. Perhaps you just got the things done that needed to be or waited for someone else to do it. That's the difference.
Does becoming a leader just happen? Maybe to some. But personally, I've found, I'm lacking some of the skills and have to consciously create organized plans with the leaders that know them. Happily, once you know what you didn't know, you can learn what you have to do. A very important key to this is having someone to show you the way. Intelligently follow them, learning what they know to do, and you will grow into that leader you desire. We must all be the follower in the beginning of any undertaking; be humble.
Mr. Hill gives us a short list of some of the important factors of leadership. I include an excerpt of them here:
o Unwavering Courage
o Self-control
o A keen sense of justice
o Definiteness of decision
o Definiteness of plans
o The habit of doing more than paid for
o A pleasing personality
o Sympathy and understanding
o Mastery of detail
o Willingness to assume full responsibility
o Cooperation
Being an employee or an employer should no longer be look at like someone in charge vs. an underling. Truly for the betterment of the all involved, it should be recognized as the mastermind it is. I have experienced both. When the manager teaches an hourly worker to be a leader, they become a mastermind. When the entire store works together in harmony as a mastermind group, the magic of the natural order happily steps in and it grows in leaps and bounds. So always let the person or company you are trying to work with know what you can do to benefit all.
Mr. Hill warns us that in our endeavor to become the owner of our life and be a leader, we must watch out for that which will cause us to fail. Some of the more common are mentioned. I include an excerpt of them here:
o Unorganized in details
o Unwillingness to render humble service
o Expectation of pay for what they "Know"
o Fear of competition from followers
o Lack of imagination
o Selfishness
o Intemperance
o Disloyalty
o Emphasis on "Authority"
o Emphasis of title
Mr. Hill continues with telling us in detail how to prepare a "Brief" of our qualifications for any position desired in a career. These guidelines are now widely known and utilized. Just visit any of your city and county workforce centers and they will give you instruction papers on how to write this document now known as a "Resume". There are also several professional services. Mr. Hill saw the growing need for such a service, and now it is common. I have found it fascinating that the best practice from then is still the best practice now.
Another aspect of being a leader is what Mr. Hill calls your "QQS" rating. Simply, this is the quality, quantity and spirit of service you render. If you think you'll get a job while scowling at the interviewer, you may want to think again. Once you have a job your ability to keep it may be reliant upon whether you sit watching people go by all day or actually get up, politely greet them and ask, "How may I be of service?"
Sadly, everyday events can make us forget our "QQS's". The most important thing to remember is, it will become a habit and you will do it naturally eventually. Don't forget to apply the "QQS's" to yourself and family too. This is a way to get life to give you what you expect from it every day. Take care of yourself and family in a quality manner; the best you can muster at the time. Everyone will appreciate it and respond in kind. It's the law of reciprocity. Always bend over backwards and do all that you can and keep the energy of positive emotions backing your spirit of actions. This will attract those same emotions from those you serve. Try it! It's magical.
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