Napoleon HillA genius is simply one who has taken full possession of his own mind and directed it toward objectives of his own choosing, without permitting outside influences to discourage or mislead him.
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The meaning of the quote is that the mind is capable of great things if it is allowed to direct itself. And, once it has been directed towards its own purposes, it can achieve great things.
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- When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal.
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