Thoughts Are Things is a wonderful, motivational text from two acclaimed public speakers and accomplished authors—Bob Proctor and Greg S. Reid.  What mind-set determines whether or not a person will be successful? Do successful people think differently from those who never reach their potential? How can we change our thoughts so that the result of every thought—the offspring of thought—sets us up to win rather than lose? Bob Proctor and Greg S. Reid, authorized by the Napoleon Hill Foundation, delve deeply into the science and psychology of thought, and how thinking is vitally important to a meaningful, successful life. In their interviews with neuroscientists, cardiologists, spiritual teachers, and business leaders, the authors show in Thoughts Are Things how we can think to live! Praise for THOUGHTS ARE THINGS: “Bob and Greg make a great team—Napoleon Hill’s legacy lives on!” — Brian Tracy , international bestselling author   “An excellent observation on how people create their own reality.” — Dave Liniger , co-founder of RE/MAX   “This book has the ability to impact many lives around the globe.” — Dr. Denis Waitley , author, keynote lecturer, and productivity consultant   “When you're ready to change everything about your life, you have to change your thoughts, which control your actions and your results. This book is where you begin.”  — Jim Stovall , bestselling author of The Ultimate Gift   “What a great book, I recommend it highly.” — Frank Shankwitz , co-founder, Make-A-Wish Foundation   Praise for STICKABILITY: "Fans of Hill's model will find inspiration in the exhortations to fight entropy, overcome fear, have faith, and innovate." —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "This book is worth its weight in gold." —Richard Cohn, Beyond Word, publisher of The Secret "Another great release from the Napoleon Hill Foundation—outstanding!” —Mike Helton, president of NASCAR “Every patriotic, free-enterprising American must read, absorb, and use this timely wisdom.” —Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul "A fantastic read." —Lou Ferrigno "This crisply written book full of admonishment and encouragement is presented under the auspices of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, which means it coincides with the principles of success first espoused by Napoleon Hill in his seminal self-help book, Think and Grow Rich . Reid’s explanation of the components of stickability, which include maintaining flexibility, overcoming fear, and acting on a desire more than just a wish, are carefully articulated to apply to any reader’s personal circumstances, so that all people can learn to develop the habits and practices that will move them beyond . . . limitations." —BOOKLIST A speaker, author, consultant, coach, and mentor,  Bob Proctor  was already a legendary figure in the world of personal development long before his appearance in the hit film The Secret. For more than forty years, Proctor has been one of the biggest names in prosperity and personal development, delivering talks throughout the world that help people achieve success and prosperity. Through his work with the Proctor Gallagher Institute, which he cofounded, he has transformed countless lives with his message of prosperity. Greg S. Reid  is a filmmaker, motivational speaker, and bestselling author. He is also an entrepreneur and the CEO of several successful corporations, and has dedicated his life to helping others achieve the ultimate fulfillment of finding and living a life of purpose. FOREWORD “Thoughts are Things” are the first three words in the quintessential work on success, Think and Grow Rich , and represent the starting point of all achievement. Have you ever had a good idea? Of course you have! But have you ever made money from one of your good ideas? The most successful businesses are created by solving a problem or serving a need. The initial thought triggers your entrepreneurial spirit, and instantly creates intellectual property that belongs to you. As defined by the World Intellectual Property Organization, “ Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.” It is the intangible asset that results from human intellect, creativity, innovation, and know-how and from reputation and goodwill created by relationships with others. Only a few decades ago, the value of the bulk of US corporate assets was from tangible assets, such as property, plant, and equipment. Intangibles, such as intellectual property, represented only approximately 20 percent of the value of corporate assets. However, by 2005, that ratio of intangible to tangible corporate assets had essentially reversed; the market value of the S&P 500 was approximately 80 percent intangible assets. According to the US Department of Commerce, “[t]he entire U.S. economy relies on some form of intellectual property, because virtually every industr