Men take on the nature and the habits and the power of thought of those with whom they associate in a spirit of sympathy and harmony.
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Here is a most significant fact-the subconscious mind takes any orders given it in a spirit of absolute FAITH, and acts upon those orders, although the orders often have to be presented over and over again, through repetition, before they are interpreted by the subconscious mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The subconscious mind responds to repeated instructions given with faith and conviction.
This quote by Napoleon Hill emphasizes the power of the subconscious mind in interpreting and acting upon the messages it receives. By expressing our desires and goals with absolute faith and repeatedly presenting them to our subconscious, we can influence our thoughts and actions, leading to significant personal transformation and achievement.
Themes
SubconsciousFaithRepetitionMindBelief
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on personal development.
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