A few days ago, I came across Napoleon Hill’s quote, “What the mind of man can conceive and believe, the mind of man can achieve.”
I believe that a great number of people have read this quote, liked it, and were inspired by it. However, how many thought about it, acted according to it, and achieved what they conceived in their mind?
If you can think about a certain goal, and if you believe you can achieve it, you will most probably achieve it, provided you add another ingredient to the equation, and that ingredient is a strong desire.
Without a strong desire, no one strives to achieve anything. You may daydream about owning a new car or a new house, traveling abroad, or becoming rich, but none would come true unless you have a strong desire to succeed.
To Be an Achiever You Need a Strong Desire
A strong desire pushes you forward and gives you the motivation, energy, and persistence to act, do things, and succeed.
Every day, we use gadgets and instruments that were conceived in the minds of their inventors, who believed they could create them.
The people who invented the smartphone, the television, cars, and airplanes conceived those inventions in their minds, believed they could create them, and had a strong desire to turn their ideas into reality.
What the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve is true in every area of life. It is true in simple everyday life, and it is true when you pursue a major goal.
- It becomes possible if you want to stop getting angry or stressed and believe you can do so.
- This becomes a reality When you want to learn a new language and believe you can learn to speak it fluently.
- If you wish to be rich, conceive an idea of how to do that, believe it, and have a strong desire, this will eventually become a reality in your life.
Some of the goals might be easier and faster to achieve than others, and some might need time, perseverance, and patience to achieve.
What the Mind Can Conceive and Believe it can Achieve
Always remember what the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve. Repeat this thought when you feel discouraged and when you are about to quit and give up. Remember these words whenever you have a dream you wish to achieve.
You can achieve anything, if you believe you can achieve it, and do not let thoughts to the contrary, to enter your mind. Unfortunately, most people let negative thoughts and lack of belief have the upper hand.
It is not enough just to want to be successful, happy, or rich. You need to know exactly what you want and strongly believe that you can achieve it. A strong desire is important too.
You should do something to start the first step and then persevere until you attain what you set your mind to gain.
You may spend time every day daydreaming about starting a business and achieving success, but that’s not enough. Repeat affirmations, visualize your goal, and you repeatedly imagine how your business is prospering.
If you do not believe what you are thinking, affirming, or visualizing, and if you do not have a strong desire, what you want will remain a dream and never become a reality.
It’s essential to know exactly what you want and be sure of this so that you do not have doubts and uncertainty lurking at the back of your mind and sabotaging your efforts.
- Believe that you can get what you want.
- Have a strong desire.
- Persevere until you achieve what you want.
Will you achieve all your goals? Maybe not, and that’s okay.
Sometimes people have unrealistic goals, too big goals, or goals that they do not really wish to achieve. Always enjoy the moment, enjoy the journey. That’s what is important.
What You Think and Believe, You Can Achieve
The phrase “What You Think and Believe, You Can Achieve” emphasizes the power of mindset in shaping your reality. Our thoughts and beliefs act as the foundation of our actions. When you focus on positive thoughts and truly believe in your ability to succeed, you are more likely to take the necessary steps toward your goals.
The subconscious mind plays a critical role in this process; it tends to manifest what you repeatedly visualize and reinforce through belief. If you think of yourself as capable and deserving, your actions will naturally align with these thoughts, bringing you closer to achieving your ambitions.
On the other hand, negative beliefs can become self-fulfilling prophecies. If you constantly doubt your abilities or focus on potential failures, these thoughts can prevent you from making progress, causing hesitation and inaction.
Belief creates the energy and motivation needed to overcome obstacles. By training your mind to focus on positive outcomes and nurturing a belief in your own potential, you can unlock a deeper drive to achieve what you set your sights on, transforming dreams into reality.
Napoleon Hill Quotes
Here are a few more of Napoleon Hill’s quotes:
“You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your environment.”
– Napoleon Hill
“Our only limitations are those we set up in our minds.”
– Napoleon Hill
“The starting point of all achievement is DESIRE. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desire brings weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat.”
– Napoleon Hill
More of Napoleon Hill quotes.
I have written articles and books on the mental tools that can help you achieve success. Among these tools are creative visualization and affirmations.
If you want more advice, guidance, and instructions, consider reading the books, Manifest and Achieve Whatever You Want, and Affirmations – Words with Power.
