One of my favorite books that I read from time to time is Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich”. There are a lot of great inspirational and thought provoking stories. There’s a statement on one page that I really like and thought I’d share with all of you:

“Anybody can wish for riches, and most people do, but only a few know that a definite plan, plus a burning desire for wealth, are the only dependable means of accumulating wealth.”

If you believe that there is truth in this statement, then there are a few questions you need to ask yourself. Do you have a “definite plan” for accumulating wealth and can you articulate it succinctly? Whatever your goals and aspirations are, you need to have a plan that will get you there. I think the Cheshire Cat says it best: “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.”

The other question you need to ask yourself is do you have “a burning desire for wealth”? If you don’t, how can you get this? I’m a big believer in finding your Why To Wealth. You need this motivation because wealth accumulation is a lifelong pursuit and steady process. If you want to be rich one day, start by cultivating the desire and formulating your plan to achieve it. It is possible, but just wishing for it won’t get you there.

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