morning message from Napoleon Hill Archives
there is more to the message, it is however one of the reasons I have my face on our Natures Energy Waters business card.
* Lead From the Front
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True leadership is earned through example, not authority. The leaders who gain lasting respect are those who share the effort and responsibility with the people they guide. They do not demand sacrifices they would refuse to make themselves.
When you treat others with fairness and dignity, and when your actions reflect the same standards you expect from them, trust develops naturally. People willingly follow leaders who demonstrate commitment through their own work.
Leadership is not about standing above the effort—it is about standing within it. Those who carry their share of the burden inspire loyalty and cooperation. When others see that you are willing to give more of yourself than you require from them, respect follows without being asked.
** “The successful leader must be willing to assume responsibility for the mistakes and shortcomings of his followers.”
—Napoleon Hill
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March 11, 2026
Thy Power to Save
“O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvelous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.” (Psalm 98:1)
Throughout Scripture God accomplished glorious things, and His people responded in song. The final verse of “There Is a Fountain” reminds us that our song will last for eternity.
Then in a nobler, sweeter song,
I’ll sing thy power to save,
When this poor lisping, stammering tongue
Lies silent in the grave.
There will come a time when redeemed individuals will amass around the throne of God and His Son, our Redeemer, and sing a mighty song of praise to Him for salvation: “And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation” (Revelation 5:9). The Creator had bought creation back with His own blood.
The just and holy Creator was rejected by His creation, and He rightly pronounced the penalty of death upon them. Yet, He entered the created world to live a sinless life so that He could die as a proper substitute for all. Then He rose from the grave in final victory over sin, offering us eternal life.
Our inability in this life to fully understand all that has transpired or even phrase a proper testimony will be replaced with an accurate assessment. We will gather there with all the saints to sing His praise: “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created” (Revelation 4:11). The great Creator became our Redeemer and our everlasting King! JDM
** Train Your Mind Daily
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Your mind becomes sharper and more capable the more you use it with intention. Like any powerful tool, it performs best when exercised regularly. Growth does not happen by accident—it requires deliberate attention and discipline.
Set aside time each day to think, study, and plan. Review your long-term vision as well as your intermediate and short-term goals. Measure your progress honestly and ask whether your current actions are moving you closer to the results you want.
When you discover gaps in your knowledge, treat them as invitations to learn. Seek the information, develop the skill, and put it into practice immediately. A mind that is continually learning and adjusting becomes the most valuable asset you possess.
** “There are no limitations to the mind except those we acknowledge.”
—Napoleon Hill
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Suggested Reading:
Think and Grow Rich, chapters on Autosuggestion and Specialized Knowledge
“Whoever is happy will make others happy too. He who has courage and faith will never perish in misery!”
—Anne Frank