Episode 110 – This Napoleon Hill Technique Will Make You Unstoppable

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Note: This blog post serves as an accompaniment to the corresponding podcast episode of A Changed Mind, where we’ll distill down the core ideas of this week’s theme, along with additional distinctions and insights. If you haven’t listened to the episode yet, you can go here to do so.  Enjoy.

In this episode, David Bayer breaks down the 13 principles of success from Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich while adding his own insights and experiences. The book, based on Hill’s 25-year study of successful individuals, identifies key principles that go beyond wealth creation—they shape how the mind influences reality.

David starts with Desire, emphasizing the importance of clarity in goals, sharing his personal story of manifesting his dream home in Puerto Rico. Next is Faith, which he explains as a belief in one’s ability to achieve goals, supported by visualization and affirmations. Autosuggestion follows, where he highlights the importance of reprogramming the subconscious but cautions against using affirmations too early without clearing limiting beliefs.

The fourth principle, Specialized Knowledge, stresses continuous learning and leveraging unique life experiences to develop expertise. He then explores Imagination, explaining how people constantly visualize their future—either intentionally for success or unintentionally through fear. Organized Planning is crucial for taking action, and while plans evolve, having a starting strategy prevents inaction. Decision is another vital factor, as indecisiveness is often the biggest roadblock to success.

David expands on The Mastermind, emphasizing the power of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals. He then discusses the Subconscious Mind, explaining how beliefs shape decisions and attract opportunities. The Brain, Hill’s tenth principle, is described as a transmitter and receiver of thoughts, influencing reality. The Sixth Sense involves developing intuition, while Overcoming Fear helps eliminate the major obstacles to success.

The final and most overlooked principle is Persistence, which ties all the others together. Without it, even the most powerful desires and strategies fail. David concludes by reinforcing that success starts in the mind and requires unwavering commitment.