Mindset Change a Lifetime Collection

Author: Tian Wei
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Embrace life with a passionate heart Napoleon Hill once said, "If you have a passionate heart, there is no doubt that reality will bring you miracles." He recalled that one foggy night, as he and his mother set off from New Jersey, USA, and crossed the river to New York by boat, his mother looked at the surging river with great excitement and said, "What a thrilling scene this is!" "What's so extraordinary about it?" Napoleon Hill asked in. Although his mother was quite old, her voice was still full of passion: "Look, the thick fog, the boatmen's whistles, the faint lights around the boats, and the sails disappearing into the mist—how moving and beautiful it all is, how incredible!" At that time, perhaps infected by his mother's passion, Napoleon Hill was also drawn to the thick white fog and the distant, faintly visible boats. He said that at that moment, his usually dull heart seemed to be suddenly nourished, and it began to seep with fresh blood. From then on, he gained a greater sense of exploration and love for the world. He felt the magnificence of all things in the world. His mother watched Napoleon Hill and smiled, saying, "Dear son, I have never given up giving you life advice. However, no matter whether you accepted or rejected my previous advice, you must always remember these words at this moment. That is: beauty and happiness have always existed in the world, and she is inherently charming and captivating. Therefore, you must always have an unwavering passion for her. This is the guarantee of your happiness in life." Napoleon Hill always firmly remembered his mother's words and strived to experience and appreciate the world, always keeping a heart full of passion. This enabled him to maintain a positive and courageous spirit in any environment. Throughout life, there are countless opportunities for success that provide the possibility to unleash your potential, and whether your heart is always filled with passion often becomes the "dividing line" between successful and unsuccessful people—those energetic and successful individuals must surely possess the quality of "passion." Passion, on one hand, is an innate quality that keeps you vibrant and determined, and on the other hand, it is a precious energy that helps you concentrate all your strength, devote yourself to a certain cause or work, and gain tremendous driving force. P18-19