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Most of us have read Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich”, (if you haven’t you really should). It forms the basis of thinking rich and reminds us that our thoughts are the absolute key to manifesting wealth.

But simply reading the book is not enough. We have to really dig deep into our current thoughts to make sure they aren’t holding us back - and if they are, we need to learn how to change that within ourselves. Hill’s “Self Analysis Test Questions” are one of the best ways to examine the thoughts and outside influences that are damaging our ability to manifest money.

As you read these questions you’ll notice that most have the follow-up question “If so, why?” or “If not, why?” Dig deep to answer these follow-up questions because they will usually show you exactly what you need to do to overcome the limitations and obstacles that are confronting you. In Hill’s words,

To aid those who wish to see themselves as they really are, the following list of questions has been prepared. Read the questions and state your answers aloud, so you can hear your own voice. This will make it easier for you to be truthful with yourself.

1. Do you complain often of “feeling bad,” and if so, what is the cause?

2. Do you find fault with other people at the slightest provocation?

3. Do you frequently make mistakes in your work, and if so, why?

4. Are you sarcastic and offensive in your conversation?

5. Do you deliberately avoid the association of anyone, and if so, why?

6. Do you suffer frequently with indigestion? If so, what is the cause?

7. Does life seem futile and the future hopeless to you? If so, why?

8. Do you like your occupation? If not, why?

9. Do you often feel self-pity, and if so why?

10. Are you envious of those who excel you?

11. To which do you devote most time, thinking of SUCCESS, or of FAILURE?

12. Are you gaining or losing self-confidence as you grow older?

13. Do you learn something of value from all mistakes?

14. Are you permitting some relative or acquaintance to worry you? If so, why?

15. Are you sometimes “in the clouds” and at other times in the depths of despondency?

16. Who has the most inspiring influence upon you? What is the cause?

17. Do you tolerate negative or discouraging influences which you can avoid?

18. Are you careless of your personal appearance? If so, when and why?

19. Have you learned how to “drown your troubles” by being too busy to be annoyed by them?

20. Would you call yourself a “spineless weakling” if you permitted others to do your thinking for you?

If you take the time to seriously address these questions you’ll be well on your way to developing the money mindset you need for thinking rich.