Not only was he the author of the book ‘Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill was also once a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist. This is one of his columns.
The richest man in all the world lives in Happy Valley. He is rich in values that endure, in things he cannot lose-things that provide him with contentment, sound health, peace of mind and harmony within his soul.
Here is an inventory of his riches and how he acquired them:
“I found happiness by helping others find it.'”
“I found sound health by living temperately and eating only the food my body requires to maintain itself.”
“I hate no man, envy no man, but love and respect all mankind.”
“I am engaged in a labor of love with which I mix play generously; therefore, I seldom grow tired.”
“I pry daily, not for more riches, but for more wisdom with which to recognize, embrace, and enjoy the abundance of riches I already possess.”
“I speak no name save only to honor it, and I slander no man for any cause whatsoever.”
I ask no favors of anyone except the privilege of sharing my blessings with all who desire them.”
“I am on good terms with my conscience; therefore, it guides my accurately in everything I do.”
“I have more material wealth than I need because I am free from greed and covet only those things I can use constructively while I live. My wealth comes from those with whom I have benefited by sharing my blessings.”
“The estate of Happy Valley, which I own, is not taxable. It exists mainly in my own mind, in intangible riches that cannot be assessed for taxation or appropriated except by those who adopt my way of life, I created this estate over a lifetime of effort by observing natures laws and forming habits to conform with them.”
Yeah, I thought it was pretty good too.
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