Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich — Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering the major concepts, terms, and principles presented in Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich notes.

Desire

The starting point of all achievement; a definite impulse or craving that drives action toward a goal.

Definite Chief Aim / Definite Purpose

A clearly defined objective that guides effort and planning toward wealth or success.

Burning Desire

An intense, persistent, obsessive drive backed by commitment to achieve a goal.

Faith

A state of mind created by auto-suggestion; belief that what you desire will be attained, often blending with emotion to attract results.

Auto-Suggestion

Self-suggestion that communicates with the subconscious mind, shaping beliefs and actions.

Imagination (Synthetic)

The form of imagination that rearranges existing ideas to create new combinations.

Imagination (Creative)

The form of imagination that receives inspirations from Infinite Intelligence; source of original ideas.

Master Mind

Coordination of knowledge and effort, in harmony, between two or more people toward a definite purpose.

Master Mind Alliance

A group within the Master Mind concept; a planned, harmonious collaboration for achieving a goal.

Organized Planning

Crystallizing desire into actionable plans and coordinating effort to execute them.

Decision

The ability to make prompt, definite choices and avoid prolonged indecision.

Persistence

Sustained effort and perseverance to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.

The Subconscious Mind

The connecting link to Infinite Intelligence; stores impulses and translates them into action.

The Brain: Broadcasting and Receiving Station for Thought

Idea that the brain emits and receives thought vibrations through the ether; thoughts can attract or repel information.

The Sixth Sense

The apex or ‘door to wisdom’; the creative imagination interfacing with Infinite Intelligence.

Sex Transmutation

The redirection of sexual energy into creative, productive, or transformative work.

Positive Emotions (Seven)

Desire, Faith, Love, Sex, Enthusiasm, Romance, Hope—emotions that energize thought and action.

Negative Emotions (Seven)

Fear, Jealousy, Hatred, Revenge, Greed, Superstition, Anger—emotions that hinder progress.

The Six Ghosts of Fear

Poverty, Criticism, Ill Health, Loss of Love, Old Age, Death—the six primary fears Hill identifies.

QQS Formula

Quality + Quantity + Spirit; the three elements that determine the effectiveness of personal service.

The Enchanted Kettle

A storytelling example showing that a simple idea, when combined with desire and imagination, can yield vast wealth.

Capital and the Law of Economics

Wealth arises from organized capital and the system that rewards useful service; riches come from value given, not luck.

Desire Outwits Mother Nature

With definite purpose and plan, a persistent thinker can overcome perceived impossibilities.

Leadership by Consent

A leadership style based on cooperation and mutual respect, rather than force or coercion.