The Napoleon Hill classic, Think and Grow Rich, has continued to pose a challenge for readers ever since its publication in 1937. Hill claims to have implanted his secret to gaining wealth within the pages of the book in such a was that is is ‘hidden’ whilst it also remains in plain view. Actually, the secret is in two separate parts. The first part, he talks about openly, however, the second part is not at all so obvious.

When I first read the book myself, over twenty years ago, I can say that I was probably not ready to receive the secret. Needless to say, I didnt. However, many years later, I was motivated to reread the book and, still, the secret did not leap out of its pages and stand before me as the author suggested it would when the time was right.

I began to search the internet to see what other people had to say about Hills secret; and I found many people who claimed to know it too. Some wanted to sell the secret and some gave their interpretation of it, but I found that almost no two versions of the secret were the same. So I began to think, for a while, that there was no secret at all; and later still, that the secret was that there is no secret.

However, at one stage, I had quite an insight. I remembered that Hill had said that people like William Wrigley Jr., John Wanamaker and William Jennings had all used the secret to become wealthy. So I figured that one way of finding out the secret for certain would be to work out what it was that they all did in common. Sadly, this line of investigation turned out to be completely fruitless.

A friend of mine told me that he thought the secret was entirely subjective. He said that people had to figure it out for themselves; and that, he said, was why Hill had not specified anything in particular. In the end, the secret boiled down to pretty-much anything the individual believed it to be.

One day, however, it just came to me almost completely out-of-the-blue. Just as Hill had said, it leaped off-the-page, metaphorically, and stood before me. I knew, intuitively, that I was right as soon as the secret struck me; and I also knew at last why Hill had not just openly revealed it in the first place. So, will the secret make me rich?

Well, I began using the secret immediately; and I plan to use it in a more direct way in a project I have coming up in the near future. However, I can report that the use of the secret is indeed having a positive effect on the results I am getting right now, so I am convinced that I finally do have the real secret.

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If today’s economy has given you some forced time off, you are not alone. Millions of employees have been laid off, while millions more have been forced to take pay cuts or reduced hours for the foreseeable future. This can be a devastating blow, especially since so many are having a hard time finding the money to pay their bills and mortgages even before suffering a professional setback. Forced time off can be extremely difficult to face and manage.

However, there are ways to utilize this time effectively. Even while you are looking for another job, you can take this opportunity to spend some time on you ” something that you probably have been putting off for months, even years. Find the silver lining in your situation, and you may find that you come out of these tough economic circumstances with more possibilities and success than you had ever imagined.

Getting professional advice

When you are faced with a struggle like this in your life, it may be time to take a look into the self help world, regardless of whether you have given this genre much thought prior to now. If you have a bargain bookstore in your neighborhood, chances are they will have an extensive section. Or if you are looking for something more budget friendly, you could head off to your local library to borrow a few books. This will allow you to read through a variety without spending a large sum of money.

Motivational speakers abound these days, and finding one whose philosophy meshes with your worldview is likely, but may take time. Start out with the big names: Tony Robbins, Wallace Wattles and Jim Rohn have had proven success and attracted millions to their self help philosophies. Another very popular self help series today revolves around “The Secret,” the documentary and accompanying book that has been everywhere from Oprah to your sister-in-law’s bedside table. This series discusses employing the Law of Attraction ” identifying your desire and then acting as if your desire will come true, in essence. The Law of Attraction focuses on the power of positive thinking, something that is a must for anyone looking for opportunities in today’s economy.

Get to Work

Once you have found the motivation to become successful, there are some things you need to do. Foremost is to get started on your goals. While the economic climate may have taken a downturn, there are still plenty of income opportunities for the adventurous and the goal oriented. If your plan is to remain in your current industry, then you may need to look for different opportunities. Consider a part-time or freelance job in the interim, as these will allow you to keep your skills and knowledge fresh and provide you with a small income boost. If you have a secret passion that has remained unexplored, now might be the time to test its economic potential. You could consider marketing your skills or wares via an online business. If you look at online job posting sites, you may be surprised at the variety of jobs that are in demand.

When faced with forced time off, one of the best things that you can do is to get creative. With creativity, motivation, and a little hard work, you can find real income opportunities that will work for you.