Think and Grow Rich - Chapter 3 - Faith: (Principle Number 2) Visualization and Belief in the Attainment of Desire

Faith is an integral part of personal success and happiness and, as Napoleon Hill states in the chapter on faith in his classic work Think and Grow Rich, "this power of faith is the only agency through which the vibration of thought is made manifest on the physical plane."

Napoleon Hill identifies the formula for success as “thought + faith + organized planning + decision + persistence = success.” This means that to be successful, one must have faith in their own abilities and in their dreams, and that visualization and belief in the attainment of desires are part of this faith formula.

Visualization is a powerful tool to help you gain clarity on what you want to achieve and how to get there. It enables you to see your goals in detail, and allows you to plan the steps needed to get you to where you want to be. Visualizing something has been found to also increase your likelihood of actually achieving it as it enhances your self-belief and motivation.

Belief in the attainment of one's desires is also an essential part of the faith formula. Self-belief means not only believing that you can achieve your goals, but having the faith that your goals are possible and achievable. Having this faith will give you a greater chance of success as believing in yourself will provide you with the energy and motivation you need to reach your goals.

By combining visualization and belief in the attainment of your desires, you can create a powerful force of faith which can help you to achieve success and happiness. It is essential to have faith in yourself and in your dreams, and to also use visualization and belief in the attainment of your desires to increase your chances of success and to make them a reality. As Napoleon Hill wrote, “The only limitation placed upon man is that which he places upon his own mind."