Think and Grow Rich
巨富を築く13の条件
ナポレオン ヒル, Napoleon Hill
GMO寄付講座でグッドウィル折口会長が薦めていたので、読んでしまいました。アメリカの鉄鋼王、カーネギーから成功の秘訣を伝授されたナポレオン・ヒルが、研究したビジネス成功のエッセンスです。
とても、アメリカ人らしいなぁと思う一方で、ビジネスを成功させるための要素は世界共通かもしれないと思いました。
目次は、以下の通りです。
1.願望(Desire)―成功への扉を開かせるエネルギー
2.信念(Faith) ―願望実現の原動力
3.深層自己説得(Autosuggestion)―創造的な思考の種子を潜在意識に植えつける
4.知識(Specialized Knowledge)―他人より一〇年先んじるノウハウ
5.想像力(Imagination)―無から有を生む想像力は出番を待っている
6.計画(Organized Planning)―The Crystallization of Desire into Actions
7.決断力(Decision)―優柔不断はすべてをダメにする
8.忍耐力(Persistence)―批判を恐れず困難を克服する
9.マスターマインド(The Power of the Master Mind)―協力者を軽んじては、うまくいかない
10.性衝動(The Mistery of Sex)―人間の本能を創造的なものに転換する
11.潜在意識(The Subconscious Mind)―あなたは無限の可能性を秘めている
12.頭脳(The Brain)―頭は使うためにある
13.インスピレーション(The Sixth Sence)―英知の殿堂への扉を開く勘とヒラメキ
印象深かった記述は、以下の通りです。原文がわかるものは、英語でメモしました。
Five Ways to Turn Desire into Gold
1. Fix in your mind the exact amount of money you desire. It is not sufficient merely to say “I want of money.” Be definite as to the amount.
2. Determine exactly what you intend to give in return for the money you desire. (There is no such reality as “something for nothing.”)
3. Establish a definite date when you intend to possess the money you desire.
4. Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire, and begin at once, whether you are ready or not, to put this plan into action.
5. Read your written statement aloud, twice daily, once just before retiring at night, and once after arising in the morning. As you read, see and feel and believe yourself already in possession of the money.
自信を育む公式(Self Confidence Formula)
1. I know that I have the ability to achieve the object of my definite purpose in life. Therefore I demand of myself persistent, continuous action towards its attainment and I here and now promise to render such action.
2.I realize the dominating thoughts of my mind will eventually reproduce themselves in outward physical action and gradually transform themselves into physical reality. Therefore, I will concentrate my thoughts for 30 minutes daily upon the task of thinking of the person I intend to become, thereby creating in my mind a clear mental picture.
3. I know through the principle of autosuggestion any desire that I persistently hold in my mind will eventually seek expression through some practical means of attaining the object back of it. Therefore, I will devote 10 minutes daily to demanding of myself the development of self-confidence.
4. I have clearly written down a description of my definite chief aim in life and I will never stop trying until I shall have developed sufficient self-confidence for it’s attainment.
5. I fully realize that no wealth or position can long endure unless built upon truth and justice. Therefore, I will engage in no transaction, which does not benefit all whom it affects. I will succeed by attracting to myself the forces I wish to use and the cooperation of other people. I will induce others to serve me because of my willingness to serve others. I will eliminate hatred, envy, jealousy, selfishness, and cynicism by developing love for all humanity because I know that a negative attitude towards others can never bring me success. I will cause others to believe in me because I will believe in them, and in myself.
P.96 もし第一の計画が頓挫した場合、すぐさま第2の計画にチェンジする。（中略）
”インテリ”と呼ばれる人に金運がなかったり、あるいは独立しても成功しないケースが多いのは、計画そのものに無理があるからだ。そして、二度と挑戦しようとはしないからである。（中略）
トーマス・エジソンは、白熱電球を完成させるまで、１万回も実験に失敗している。
リーダーになるための１１の重要な条件(The Major attributes of Leadership)
1.Unwavering Courage based upon knowledge of self, and of one’s occupation.
No follower wishes to be dominated by a leader who lacks self-confidence and courage. No intelligent follower will be dominated by such a leader very long.2.Self-Control.
The man who cannot control himself can never control others. Self-control sets a mighty example, for one’s followers, which the more intelligent will emulate.3.A keen sense of justice.
Without a sense of fairness and justice, no leader can command and retain the respect of his followers4.Definiteness of decision.
The man who wavers in his decisions, shows that he is not sure of himself, cannot lead others successfully.5.Definiteness of Plans.
The successful leader must plan his work, and work his plan. A leader, who moves by guesswork, without practical, definite plans, is comparable to a ship without a rudder. Sooner or later he will land on the rocks.6.The habit of doing more than paid for.
One of the penalties of leadership is the necessity of willingness, upon the part of the leader, to do more than he requires of his followers.7.A pleasing personality.
No slovenly, careless person can become a successful leader. Leadership calls for respect. Followers will not respect a leader who does not grade high on all of the factors of a pleasing personality.8.Sympathy and understanding.
The successful leader must be in sympathy with his followers. Moreover, he must understand them and their problems.9.Mastery of detail.
Successful leadership calls for mastery of the details of the leader’s position.10.Willingness to assume full responsibility.
The successful leader must be willing to assume responsibility for the mistakes and the shortcomings of his followers. If he tries to shift this responsibility, he will not remain the leader. If one of his followers, makes a mistake, and shows himself incompetent, the leader must consider that it is he who failed.11.Cooperation.
The successful leader must understand and apply the principle of cooperative effort and be able to induce his followers to do the same. Leadership calls for power, and power calls for cooperation.
p.146
ヘンリーフォードのずば抜けた才能のひとつは、決断を下すのが非常に早いことであり、そして、その変更はめったにしなかったということである。
P.14
「意見」とはこの世で最も安い商品であり、誰でも「無責任な意見」を、掃いて捨てるほど持っているからである。
How to Develop Persistance P.184
1. A DEFINITE PURPOSE BACKED BY BURNING DESIRE FOR ITS FULFILLMENT.
2. A DEFINITE PLAN, EXPRESSED IN CONTINUOUS ACTION.
3. A MIND CLOSED TIGHTLY AGAINST ALL NEGATIVE AND DISCOURAGING INFLUENCES, including negative suggestions of relatives, friends and acquaintances.
4. A FRIENDLY ALLIANCE WITH ONE OR MORE PERSONS WHO WILL ENCOURAGE ONE TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH BOTH PLAN AND PURPOSE.
マスターマインドを維持するためには(P.206)
1 気心の知れた人と協調グループを作る
2 討論クラブになってはいけない
3 話と内容は部外秘にすること
4 グループは成長する
新メンバーの受け入れは全員一致
5 仮入会の期間を設ける
6 人生の成功の原則への賛同
7 議長と参加メンバーの回り持ち
8 主たる目的を選ぶ
というわけで、内容の濃い本ですね。
では。