Ryan’s Journal: Abundance
by Ryan Pew
I am reading a book right now called “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. The book was written in 1937 and has stood the test of time. The premise of it is simple. The author spent time with the titans of his time and observed what separated those that amassed great wealth from those that didn’t. I am still reading the book, but what it boils down to is not education, physical abilities, or even intelligence that will grant you success.
It’s mindset and being able to focus your energies towards a goal without stopping.
I am not sure how I stumbled across the book, but I figure if a book from the 1930’s was still being discussed, I should read it.
In my own life I want to attain a certain amount of wealth, but not for wealth alone. In fact, I find the single minded pursuit of money to have an emptiness to it. However, I have found that those who create wealth in a just way can also create an ecosystem around them that can be almost self-sustaining.
Mentorship can be offered to others. Ideas that require capital can be pursued. Innovations can be perfected and causes can be embraced.
If you look at a man like Bill Gates you see a savvy businessman that has spawned an industry and can now use his great wealth to promote positive actions around the world. However, he would never be in that position if he had not been single-minded with his company in the beginning.
I doubt myself constantly or tell myself no when I should say yes.
Abundance comes not from being timid, but by being bold and honest with what you want.
Think of the possibilities you could pursue should you truly embrace who you are. It would be better for everyone!
And without making this seem like a rah rah post about positive thoughts, consider the fact that we have nothing to lose by pursing a better version of ourselves.
I am still working on the book, but I encourage you to try it. Is it going to make you think in a new way? Perhaps, but that can be a positive. The author has some insight and he is genuine with his writing.
What would you do with abundance?
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