Think and Grow Rich - Chapter 4

Principle 1: Auto-suggestion

As previously stated in the post on Chapter 3, auto-suggestion can be used to develop any type of mindset you wish to adopt by 'forcing' your subconscious mind to develop in that way. 

The reason why this post is closely related to the previous post in Chapter 3 on Faith, is due to the following paragraph:

"The mere reading of the words is of NO CONSEQUENCE--UNLESS you mix emotion, or feeling with your words. [...] Your subconscious mind recognises and acts upon ONLY thoughts which have been well-mixed with emotion or feeling."

Principle 2: There is no such thing as something for nothing. 

Appropriately, each time you seek to develop your skills, you must invest time in practice. To validate, if you want to become the world heavyweight champion in boxing, you must invest countless hours practicing the sport of boxing. In order to achieve something that is worth having, you must invest the adequate work ethic required to attain it, which will require you to be consistent and persistent. 

Think about the power of water. Even small drops of water hitting a rock consistently for several years, will eventually result in the water creating a hole within the rock. 

Principle 3: Visualize

The book has throughout emphasised that visualisation of what you wish to obtain, along with the positive emotions such as faith and love mixed together will render that thing become a reality. 

This is one of the most fundamental principles of the best-selling book 'The Secret' which touches upon the use of the law of attraction which is enabled through visualization, since the Universe then will commit to providing you with what you seek. This author is highly recommending the reading of this book, as it can act as a supplement to the knowledge received from Think and Grow Rich.