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Dear Readers,
When Napoleon Hill published Law of Success in 1928, it was an eight volume set of books with sixteen lessons on the success principles.
Imagination was presented as the sixth lesson in the Law of Success series. Hill used a modern dictionary to define imagination as: The act of constructive intellect in grouping the material or knowledge or thought into new original and rational systems.
The definition further defines imagination as the picturing power of the mind, the formation of mental images, pictures, or mental representation of objects or ideas. Imagination is simply the creative power of the soul.
The use of Creative Imagination is of utmost importance in building self-confidence, initiative, and leadership must be created in your imagination before they can become a reality.
Napoleon Hill wrote that we would never be able to have self-confidence, initiative, and leadership unless we created these qualities in our imagination first and see our self possessing them.
Napoleon Hill often compared imagination to an oak tree developing in an acorn, or a bird that lies asleep in the egg. A thought is first formed, then organized into plans you create with your imagination, and then your idea or thought is transformed into a reality.
In Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill explained that the two types of imagination are synthetic and creative imagination. Synthetic imagination is where one may arrange old ideas, concepts, or plans into a new product. Creative imagination, on the other hand, is where entirely new ideas are created by man.
The use of imagination cannot be overlooked in one’s journey to success.
However, often times, creative imagination is not as promoted as the other principles, but that does not make it any less important in the progress of success.
A book called Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain, which I have read numerous times, advises the reader to use the power of imagination to create what you want in life.
I wish you the best at whatever you do!
Don Green
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Imagination
by Napoleon Hill
This lesson on imagination might be called the “hub” of this Reading Course, because every lesson of the course leads to this lesson and makes use of the principle upon which it is based, just as all the telephone wires lead to the exchange office for their source of power. You will never have a definite purpose in life, you will never have self-confidence, you will never have initiative and leadership unless you first create these qualities in your imagination and see yourself in possession of them.
Just as the oak tree develops from the germ that lies in the acorn, and the bird develops from the germ that lies asleep in the egg, so will your material achievements grow out of the organized plans that you create in your imagination. First comes the thought; then organization of that thought into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.
The imagination is both interpretative and creative in nature. It can examine facts, concepts and ideas, and it can create new combinations and plans out of these.
Through its interpretative capacity the imagination has one power not generally attributed to it, namely, the power to register vibrations and thought waves that are put into motion from outside sources, just as the radio-receiving apparatus picks up the vibrations of sound. The principle through which this interpretative capacity of the imagination functions is called telepathy; the communication of thought from one mind to another, at long or short distances, without the aid of physical or mechanical appliances, in the manner explained in the Introductory Lesson of this course.
Source: Law of Success. Napoleon Hill Foundation, 1999, Lesson 6, p. 6.
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Inspiration and Perspiration
by Jim Stovall
As the author of almost 40 books, seven of which have been turned into movies, I am often asked where I find the inspiration for the stories. While I would never discount the importance of ideas that occur to me or any other creative person, I would have to admit that the process of creating any artistic endeavor is simply hard work.
We’ve all heard the stories or legends about great writers, artists, poets, or other creative individuals that go to their proverbial mountaintops and come back with a masterpiece fully formed. Every great writer I have ever spoken with confirms that they spend a lot of time agonizing as they stare at a blank page. Ernest Hemingway stated sarcastically, “Writing is easy. All you do is open up a vein and bleed.”
The creative process is difficult and takes a toll on the person attempting to birth something worthy of an audience. The great painter Jean Renaud painted every day, and when his arthritis became so advanced that he could not hold a brush, he tied paintbrushes to his hands. The legendary composer, Joseph Hayden, rose every day at dawn to write music. When he was unable to come up with anything, he did the rosary until he was able to find a melody to write. Leo Tolstoy wrote War and Peace seven times. Only those who have read this voluminous work of literature can truly appreciate that feat. Sir Isaac Newton, when working on a theory, was said to “keep the problem constantly before his mind.” This is a trait that all successful artists and creative people embrace. They simply will not let the idea go away, and they are committed to subduing an idea before it subdues them.
Many aspiring writers, composers, artists, and others somehow mistakenly believe that there is an inspirational force that will descend upon them, making it possible for them to effortlessly bring forth an enduring masterpiece. Like anything else in life, once you know the true facts, you can count the cost and determine whether or not you want to pay the price.
I have been a successful athlete, investor, and entrepreneur, pursuing many endeavors, but I can honestly say that writing is one of the most difficult and rewarding things I have ever done. I do not like the process of writing, but I love the process of having written. Writing has been one of the greatest challenges and greatest gifts in my life. I hope you will make the commitment to pursue the passion in your life, and you just might change the world.
As you go through your day today, look for creative genius at the end of a lot of hard work.
Today’s the day!
Jim Stovall is the president of Narrative Television Network as well as a published author of many books including The Ultimate Gift. He is also a columnist and motivational speaker. He may be reached at 5840 South Memorial Drive, Suite 312, Tulsa, OK 74145-9082; by email at Jim@JimStovall.com; on Twitter at www.twitter.com/stovallauthor; or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jimstovallauthor.
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Bringing Creative Vision to Life
by Taylor Tagg
Using our imagination is the key to bringing new possibilities into our lives. According to Dr. Hill, using creative vision has been responsible for every advancement in thought, science, and mechanics. On the whole, creative vision is largely responsible for civilization as we know it today.
Creative vision gives us a sense of combining our minds with our intuition. It falls under two forms, synthetic imagination and creative imagination.
Synthetic imagination combines previously recognized ideas, concepts, and plans and reuses them in a new way.
Clarence Saunders did that standing in a new cafeteria line in Memphis, Tennessee (my hometown), fascinated that he could plate his own food before he dined. Saunders used synthetic imagination to envision people gathering their own groceries in a store to carry home.
Soon after Saunders invented Piggly Wiggly, the first self service grocery chain in the United States. He quickly spread his concept and sold his business years later for millions.
Coincidently enough in fourth grade, my classmate David Mahoney and I put together a science project detailing the formation of Clarence Saunder’s Piggly Wiggly self service grocery chain. We were very successful, nearly winning the state science competition after coming in a respectable third place. (See M&T Grocery from 35 years ago.)
The second form of creative vision is creative imagination. Creative Imagination is based in the subconscious mind and is the way to recognize new ideas and facts previously undiscovered.
F.W. Woolworth used creative imagination to suggest to his boss that they create a special table for unsellable items. He priced them all for $.10 and soon couldn’t keep up with demand. Woolworth went on to create an entire store chain concept on five and dime cost.
Creative imagination can be used in others ways too.
In my Forgive and Find Peace workshops, I ask participants to use their own creative imagination to heal themselves. First, they use their own unique images to “see and feel” their resentments dissolving right before their eyes. Later, they continue using creative imagination to invite beautiful light to filter throughout their body to heal the remainder of the pain.
I’ve witnessed many miracles through this simple technique using a person’s own imagery, higher belief system, and personal experience to clear and fully heal their emotional wounds.
In Think and Grow Rich I always loved reading about Dr. Elmer Gates. Dr. Gates used to sit in a soundproof room in the dark for three hours a day with only a pen and pencil. He would concentrate his thoughts on a problem and wait for an answer. At times, he got an immediate answer, other times not. At some point, he got answers to problems he wasn’t even considering.
Dr. Gates used creative vision and his imagination to allow the answers to come to him on life’s timetable.
I’m currently writing my next book using the principle of creative vision. I’m allowing Infinite Intelligence to send me the “download” in due time. When I align with my imagination, my hand moves and the pen starts flowing. I am fascinated by this process and I’m seeing wonderful results.
Whether it’s taking what you’ve already experienced and re-purposing it to meet a need, or giving enough time to allow new information to arrive, Creative Vision is the principle that allows us to make quick decisions, overcome our fears, and keep on taking imperfect action in our lives.
We can work with confidence on our Definite Purpose knowing that we are never alone on the journey to success.
We are always supported from above.
We can connect and reconnect anytime through the gifts of imagination and creative vision.
Taylor Tagg
Forgiveness Coach & Seminar Leader
Glen can be reached at ForgiveandFindPeace.com
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The Path to Personal Power
by Napoleon Hill
This true lost manuscript from the “grandfather of self-help,” Napoleon Hill provides timeless wisdom on how to attain a more successful and wealthy life using simple principles.
Napoleon Hill first wrote The Path to Personal Power in 1941, intending it as a handbook for people lifting themselves out of the Great Depression. But upon the bombing of Pearl Harbor and America’s entrance into World War II, these lessons were put aside and largely forgotten–until today.
Discovered in the archives of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, this never-before-published work is made up of three easily digested lessons, each its own chapter: Definiteness of Purpose; the Master Mind; and Going the Extra Mile.
This concise book is a powerful road map that leads to a single discovery–you already have the power to attain whatever wealth, success, and prosperity you desire in life. All you need to do is walk the path without straying, and the rest will follow.
Using these lessons, you have principles to live by that will help you stay on your own personal path to power, and achieve success that you never thought possible.
Will be released on July 18, 2017 on Amazon.com
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How to Own Your Own Mind
by Napoleon Hill
Locked in a vault since 1941, here is Napoleon Hill’s definitive lesson on how to organize your thinking to attain success!
In How to Own Your Mind, you receive a one-of-a-kind master class in how to think for success from motivational pioneer and author of Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill. In three compelling chapters, Hill demonstrates how to organize, prioritize, and act on information so that it translates into opportunity.
Knowledge is not power. Only applied knowledge is power. This book teaches you how to use what you know, and how to know what’s worth knowing.
“The name Napoleon Hill is synonymous with practical advice on how to get ahead.”—Mitch Horowitz, CNBC.com
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Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill
As Executive Director of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, I receive many requests from people wanting the original 1937 copy of Think and Grow Rich. To satisfy those of you who desire to have a 1937 unedited copy, we have reproduced Napoleon Hill’s personal copy of the first edition, printed in March of 1937. The book has the notation, “not to be loaned,” and signed: Annie Lou Hill (the wife of Dr. Hill). This personal copy of Dr. Hill’s was given to me by Dr. Charles W. Johnson, Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Foundation and a nephew of Napoleon Hill. It was Napoleon Hill who sent Dr. Johnson to medical school, and today he is a practicing cardiologist. Charlie refers to Napoleon Hill as “Uncle Nap” and will often makes the statement, “Uncle Nap would be proud of the Foundation today.” The original 1937 manuscript was written and edited with the assistance of Napoleon’s wife. In later years, the existing document was again edited by Dr. Hill. For example, the Foundation owns a 1958 edition that Hill edited personally. This did not lessen the book’s value in Hill’s judgment. Hill made the editing remarks in his own handwriting and the resulting 1960 edited edition has sold over 100 million copies making it the most read self-help book of all time
Available on Amazon.com
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The Little Book of Leadership
By: Jeffrey Gitomer
This comprehensive book will help you understand your situation, identify your opportunities, create your objectives, execute by action and delegation, and establish a leadership position through enthusiasm, brilliance, action, collaboration, resilience, and achievement.
The time for real-world leadership is NOW. This is a leadership book that transcends theory and philosophy, and gets right down to brass tacks and brass tactics, and adds a few brass balls.It’s full of practical, pragmatic, actionable ideas and strategies that when implemented assure respect and loyalty – and ensure long-term success and legacy.
The 12.5 Leadership Strengths revealed in this book will challenge you, admonish you, guide you, and create new success opportunities for you.
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July 14, 2017 
