Mind control is the result of self-discipline and habit. You either control your mind or it controls you. There is no hall-way compromise. - Napoleon Hill

First. I know that I have the ability to achieve the object of my Definite Purpose in life, therefore, I demand of myself persistent, continuous action toward its attainment, and I here and now promise to render such action.

We are what we are, because of the vibrations of thought which we pick up and register, through the stimuli of our daily environment. Resolve to throw off the influences of any unfortunate environment, and to build your own life to order. p. 54

He left himself no possible way of retreat. He had to win or perish!