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When visualizing the money you intend to accumulate

"think and grow rich" chapter 4 May 29, 2025

“When visualizing the money you intend to accumulate, (with closed eyes), see yourself rendering the service, or delivering the merchandise you intend to give in return for this money. This is important!” Page 61 “Think and Grow Rich.”

True auto-suggestion involves not just repeating words, but mentally and emotionally experiencing your goal as if it’s already happening. Visualization with emotion: This engages the subconscious mind. By “seeing” yourself achieving your goal, you impress the image into your subconscious more deeply. Focus on service/value, not just money: You’re not just imagining receiving money, you’re also imagining what you’re giving in exchange. This strengthens your belief and sense of fairness, which makes your desire more acceptable to your subconscious.

How This Relates to the 6 Steps in Chapter 2:

Step 1: Fix in your mind the exact amount of money you desire.

Don’t just say the number; see it, feel it, experience it. Visualization makes the desire concrete and emotionally charged.

Step 2: Determine what you will give in return.

Visualize yourself giving the service or merchandise. This creates emotional involvement and makes your mind accept the goal as earned, not just wished for.

Step 3: Establish a definite date.

When visualizing, see yourself reaching your goal by that date. This makes the timeline part of your mental picture, strengthening your internal sense of urgency and focus.

Step 4: Create a definite plan and begin at once.

Imagine yourself taking action according to your plan. This mental rehearsal builds confidence and readiness to act, which in turn strengthens persistence.

Step 5: Write a clear, concise statement.

This statement becomes the foundation of your visualization. When you close your eyes, you are giving life to the words in your statement.

Step 6: Read it aloud twice daily with faith and emotion.

While doing this, the quote encourages you to add visualization. See and feel the outcome in your mind’s eye, especially the act of rendering service in return for the money. This amplifies belief and commitment.

This quote bridges Chapters 2 and 4 by showing how to make the 6 steps effective: through vivid, emotional, value-centered visualization. Hill is saying, “Don’t just wish for the money, see yourself earning it.” That’s how you build belief, persistence, and action; key ingredients in transforming desire into wealth.

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