simon1966 wrote:If anyone cares to look for it on the web, there is an old time classic "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles published in 1910. It is a public domain title, so you might even be able to find a free download of it somewhere. It illustrates the principal under discussion in simple easy to understand language.
Ah yes, "If you act in a certain way..."
Napoleon Hill's book is actually in public domainas well. The public domain version, I feel is the better than the editied version. The modern print version edits some of the wording to be more "acceptable" and loose some of the subtlties.
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
MidlandPacific wrote: He is currently domiciled in Florence, Colorado.
I think that Chip is not offering a religion or a magic trick. I think he's simply saying that those who generally feel prosperous or solvent generally wind up being able to acquire the model railroading stuff that they want. Just as those who generally think that this forum is filled with nitwits generally find little of value here, and those who think that the forum is filled with valuable talented modelers generally find very useful and correct information here. I don't think Chip is telling us that this concept can magically manifest an in-ground pool, but that someone who really believes that he can acquire an in-ground pool generally will find the means to achieve it.
I think that Chip is speaking about a very powerful concept that can help someone to achieve a more beautiful model railroad (and a more beautiful, peaceful life).
boy did I get sucked in, this has nothing to do with trains,it's chippies life philosophy, period. pschycobabble at it's finest, next, snake oil elixors to stave off old age.
"'scuse me while i kiss the sky"..........................
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
CNJ831 wrote: SpaceMouse wrote: Probably the second most common post on this site has to do with the high cost of Model Railroading. I say it doesn't matter. What I am saying is that whether or no you can afford model railroading is based upon you thoughts about it. If you constantly think of how you can't afford model railroading you will not be able to afford it. If you think about how easy it is to come by what you need, that will be the way it happens. What you think manifests. A classic "newbie's" outlook on whether or not the hobby really is becoming less affordable or that the idea arrises simply out of an individual's take on matters. Wait until you are in the hobby for a decade or two instead of just 18 months, Chip, and then, after watching the prices of items you want/need spiral ever higher (as they have during the past decade more than at any time in the last 50 years) and out of reach of your dispossable income bracket, come back to assess your statements. I'll guarantee you'll have a much more sobering outlook on the matter once you've gained some experience. CNJ831
SpaceMouse wrote: Probably the second most common post on this site has to do with the high cost of Model Railroading. I say it doesn't matter. What I am saying is that whether or no you can afford model railroading is based upon you thoughts about it. If you constantly think of how you can't afford model railroading you will not be able to afford it. If you think about how easy it is to come by what you need, that will be the way it happens. What you think manifests.
Probably the second most common post on this site has to do with the high cost of Model Railroading. I say it doesn't matter.
What I am saying is that whether or no you can afford model railroading is based upon you thoughts about it. If you constantly think of how you can't afford model railroading you will not be able to afford it. If you think about how easy it is to come by what you need, that will be the way it happens. What you think manifests.
A classic "newbie's" outlook on whether or not the hobby really is becoming less affordable or that the idea arrises simply out of an individual's take on matters.
Wait until you are in the hobby for a decade or two instead of just 18 months, Chip, and then, after watching the prices of items you want/need spiral ever higher (as they have during the past decade more than at any time in the last 50 years) and out of reach of your dispossable income bracket, come back to assess your statements. I'll guarantee you'll have a much more sobering outlook on the matter once you've gained some experience.
CNJ831
Amen...enuff said