S1EP2 | The Power of Desire: Barnes and Edison Story | Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 2 of The Napoleon Hill Journey! The Power of Desire: Barnes and Edison Story (Runtime: 45-60 minutes)

In this episode, discover how Edwin C. Barnes went from having nothing to partnering with Thomas Edison, all thanks to his burning desire.

Key Segments:

Opening Hook:

• “Edwin C. Barnes discovered that a burning desire is the starting point of all achievement.”

• How did Barnes, with no money or connections, persuade Edison to make him a partner?

Barnes’ Journey:

• Barnes arrived at Edison’s lab looking like a vagabond, declaring he wanted to go into business with Edison.

• He spent five years doing menial tasks without pay, showing his dedication.

• Hill’s observation: “When riches begin to come, they come so quickly… you’ll wonder where they’ve been.”

Transforming Desire into Reality:

• 6 Steps to Turn Desire into Reality:

  • Set a specific goal.

  • Decide what you’ll give in return.

  • Set a deadline.

  • Make a plan.

  • Write it down.

  • Read it aloud daily.

• Barnes visualized his partnership with Edison before it happened.

Edison’s Role:

• Edison tested Barnes by giving him tough tasks.

• Intense desire activates your brain’s goal-filtering mechanism.

• Modern example: Elon Musk working tirelessly during Tesla’s production challenges.

Barnes’ Success:

• Barnes turned a rejected invention into a $100M product.

• Key Quote: “I had sold myself to Edison before I ever sold his machines.”

• Takeaway: Merge desire with expertise to become unstoppable.

Practical Exercise:

• Write your goal as if it’s already achieved.

• Light a candle while reciting it.

• Record a voice memo committing to one daily action.

• Share your candle photos with #NoRetreatNoRegret.

Q&A & Listener Stories:

• What’s one desire you’d pursue if failure were impossible?

• Feature a listener’s success story.

Preview & Closing:

• Next Episode: “How belief helped a Tennessee preacher’s son walk on crutches of faith.”

• Hill’s warning: “Wishing will not bring riches. But desire, mongerized into obsession… will.”

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