Why Decisive Action Creates Millionaires

“Analysis of several hundred people who had accumulated fortunes well beyond the million dollar mark, disclosed the fact that every one of them had the habit of REACHING DECISIONS PROMPTLY, and of changing these decisions SLOWLY, if, and when they were changed.” Page 128 “Think and Grow Rich.”

This powerful insight teaches us that wealth builders don’t waste time stuck in indecision. They decide quickly and stick to their choices unless real evidence says otherwise.

Let’s explore how mastering this principle supercharges your 6-step plan from Chapter 2.

Meet Emma, a driven graphic designer who dreamed of starting her own boutique branding agency. Inspired by Hill’s book, she crafted her 6-step plan for financial freedom:

Step 1. She set a clear goal: earn $300,000 in revenue within 18 months.

Step 2. She decided what she’d offer: premium design and brand strategy for startups.

Step 3. She set a firm deadline for launching her agency and reaching her income goal.

Step 4. She outlined an action plan: build a stunning portfolio, pitch clients directly, and network with local entrepreneurs.

Step 5. She wrote a clear, concise statement of her goal and plan.

Step 6. She read it aloud twice daily with unshakeable belief.

In the beginning, Emma faced distractions: friends warned her to wait for a “better time,” and family urged her to keep her safe corporate job a little longer.

But remembering Hill’s wisdom, Emma knew that decisiveness separates millionaires from the crowd. She made firm choices:

• She gave her employer notice.
• She invested savings to build her website and marketing materials.
• She committed to a clear brand niche and refused to change it every time someone doubted her vision.

This quote shows that your 6-step plan works best when you pair it with decisiveness:

• Decide exactly what you want and stick to it.
• Decide on your plan and act NOW — don’t wait for perfect conditions.
• Change your plan only if facts demand it, not just because of fear or outside doubt.

Most people lose wealth-building opportunities because they delay decisions, overthink options, or give up when others question them. But millionaires trust their informed decisions and keep moving forward. Napoleon Hill’s lesson is clear: fast, confident decisions create wealth. Combined with your 6-step plan, decisiveness makes you unstoppable.

Choose one decision you’ve been delaying make it boldly, take immediate action, and commit to seeing it through.