The 2 Percent Who SucceedThe overwhelming majority of people never recognize the difference
between wishing and believing.They
never take six steps that will help
them use their minds to attain their desires.These steps are summarized
below,along with my observations,based on a lifetime of study,of the
percentage of people who attain each one.Most people go through life merely wishing for thins.These wishes are
as fleeting as the wind.They have no power to shape anyting.The number
of people who stop here:70 percent.A much smaller percentage develop their wihes into desires.They want
the same thing constantly,but that is the end of their commitement.They
represent 10 percent.A still smaller percentage develop their wishes and desired into
hopes.They dare to imagine,from time to time,that they might get what
they seek.I estimate they
constitute 8 percent.An even smaller group translates that hope into belief.They expect what
they want will actually happen.These people number 6 percent.A smaller group of people crystallize their wishes,desires,and hopes
into belief,then into a burning desire,and finally into faith.The
constitute 4 percent.Finally,a very few people take the last two steps and then make a plan to get what they want and carry it out.They apply their faith with positive mental attitudes.This group is only 2 percent.