Do you possess a central guiding principle for your actions?


In Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich, he refers to this primary objective as your “definiteness of purpose” and emphasizes that without such focus, achieving riches will remain elusive.

However, I believe there’s another essential aspect to consider—the way you approach life itself.

Yesterday, I discussed a few books and mentioned your “main” book, which serves as a crucial guide for your life, just as a well-planned operating rhythm does for a successful business.

In your business, this rhythm might be the system outlined in Pulling Profits out of a Hat, EOS, or any other system you devise.

Similarly, in your life, it’s your central hypothesis—the way you perceive and interact with the world.

Napoleon Hill aptly labels it your philosophy.

Whether you choose the philosophy from Think and Grow Rich, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, The Rockefeller Habits, or The One Thing, the choice is inconsequential. All of these philosophies have withstood the test of time.

What truly matters for success is to select one, commit to it wholeheartedly, and build your personal operating rhythm around it. Embrace its core principles daily, and whenever you come across new information, assess how it can enhance and serve your philosophy even better.

Here’s a valuable shortcut for you: Devote your life to refining and embracing your main philosophy to align with your goals and aspirations.

In doing so, you’ll pave the way towards achieving your desired success in all aspects of life. Keep learning, growing, and applying the wisdom you discover along your journey.