Gratitude is one of the most important aspects of abundance. We all should be in a state of gratitude at all times for the things we have, and for the things that we will receive. Napoleon Hill addressed gratitude by saying, "Give expressions of gratitude many times daily for having received the things that you want and even before you actually  get physical possession of those things." Being thankful to the Universe for supplying our needs or wants will help bring more abundance, because of the benevolence of the Universal Conscious. 

Napoleon Hill, in his book "Think and Grow Rich,"  produced the third principle of getting rich. This principle, called Auto- Suggestion, is a powerful tool to direct our subconscious mind to a desired state of being. According to Hill Auto-Suggestion "is the agency of communication between that part of the mind where conscious thought takes place, and that which serves as the seat of action for the subconscious mind."  In other words, If we are to get into a certain state of mind, autosuggestion will create a work order from our conscience mind to our subconscious part of our mind by repeating and visualizing our desired state of being.

Previously we defined "success" and how a definite purpose in life uses organized effort to achieve it. Napoleon Hill stated in his book "Law of Success" that most people do not have a definite purpose in life and live life without fulfilling their own dreams. To define what it is we really want in life is the first crucial step. Do we want an abundance of money, a beautiful house, our own business? Be more precise about your goal. How much money do you want? What type of house and where do you want it built. What kind of business do want to own, and what purpose does it serve. Once we can define our purpose in life, then we can "organize" our efforts to obtain it. This organized effort is what Hill described as the "law of master mind." It is where two or more people come together for the one purpose, and that is to achieve success in any venture or goal they set up on.

Napoleon Hill if a person wants to obtain his desire in life he must have "personal initiative." Personal initiative has to take place if we are to act upon any desire or goal. Hill said there are sixteen traits of personal initiative and if done properly can help us create results in any desire we undertake. Take a look at the sixteen traits to the right. Study them daily, and put them into action.

Two or the most caustic interferences of our goals and dreams are doubt and fear. These two factors are such a hinderance to acquiring our desires, that it completely keep us in a static state of existence. 

Health and wellness are important to keep our mind, body, and spirit maintained. Everything in the universe has a purpose and plays an important part in nature. The stars and the planets have their purpose, as so does our own being. However, if these are not used as for their purpose they become inadequate in acquiring our goals in life. The three, mind-body-spirit, if equally maintained, can produce outstanding affects to our health and wellness if we can focus on working on the three. 

Health, wealth, and success are riches that we have a right to receive if we use our thoughts and faith to attract them in our life. What we think about most is what will manifest in our life. If we want good health then we have to keep our minds constantly on this thought until it manifests in our bodies. The same goes for wealth and success. To believe in our own power to receive what is rightfully ours is power until it's self. 

We all live in a world or rules and laws of nature. There are many physical laws that govern our universe, but there is one law that can dictate how we can obtain success- The Law of Attraction. Napoleon Hill talked about this law throughout his career and how it demonstrates the minds power to manifest our desires through our own subconscious to "get whatever we want." 

What is the meaning of success? Many people may think success is about having the newest car or truck. Some people may think it is gaining a new career. Success to one person varies to the next, but to be successful in life is to most is a dream they desire to obtain.

Helping others in life is beneficial to our own success. Napoleon Hill stated that "It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others." Helping others will bring happiness and joy into our lives.  It's no wonder that many successful people in the world have been blessed with riches and success by doing so. 

There are people, including myself, who ask themselves the question "What is my purpose in life?" or "Why am I here in this world?" The answer is- our purpose in life is to love one another.  In the New Testament in the bible, Jesus Christ said:

Controlling your own mind was a key factor in using the Mastermind system according to Napoleon Hill, who got the idea from his mentor Andrew Carnegie.

Napoleon Hill taught that a positive mental attitude is necessary to form a mastermind alliance with others and bring about success in life.

Desire to achieve whatever dream you have in life and go after it with determination and persistence.