Replace fear with faith and uncover the mission that drives your success.

Hello, friends—Scott here from Everyday Stories on Our Homestead! Today, I want to share how a combination of self-discovery, Napoleon Hill’s insights, and a remarkable new resource called the Think and Grow Rich Challenge can help us homesteaders achieve our unique definitions of success. As you may know, I’ve been deeply influenced by Think and Grow Rich, especially the chapter on desire, and by creating my own list of "101 reasons why I’m here on this planet..." Now, I’ve discovered the Think and Grow Rich Challenge, a free three-day event that promises to amplify everything we’ve been talking about—taking you from stuck to unstoppable, no matter how big (or small) your homestead dreams are.

First, let me talk about the power of listing my “101 reasons why I am on this planet.” Writing down my spiritual motivations, my goals to serve my family and community, and my commitment to love my Savior gave me a clearer sense of direction. In this list, I uncovered a strong desire to make my homestead flourish and to help others along the way. Napoleon Hill’s principle of having a burning desire resonates deeply with this exercise, because every single reason on that page reminds me why I can’t just quit when the garden gets overrun with weeds or the dogs escape. Instead, I see each challenge as a step toward living those reasons—like learning how to better manage animals, or focusing on God’s abundant resources to fuel my aspirations. When Hill said we need a “white-hot” desire, I believe a heartfelt personal inventory like this is exactly how you build that internal fire.

Napoleon Hill’s Chapter 2 on Desire emphasizes that success often begins with a firm, unwavering commitment to a specific outcome. It’s not enough to merely wish for a better homestead; you need a desire so strong it becomes an unshakable beacon guiding your every choice. If one of your reasons is to feed your local community during tough times, that vision should light you up daily. Hill also suggests writing down clear, measurable goals—very similar to how I jotted down my 101 reasons. By revisiting these aims regularly and attaching genuine emotion to them, you transform your hopes into an actionable plan. It becomes not “if” you’ll expand your orchard, but “when,” because your desire is grounded in a purpose far larger than a passing wish.

Here’s where it gets even more exciting: the Think and Grow Rich Challenge has recently caught my eye, offering a free three-day dive into the core concepts of Think and Grow Rich. Whether your goal is building a self-sustaining homestead, increasing your income to fund expansion projects, or simply developing more confidence in your daily chores, this challenge can give you the blueprint—and the momentum—to make it happen. They focus on the same big ideas I’ve found life-changing: clarifying your desires, setting a definite plan, and connecting deeply with the “why” behind your ambitions. If you’ve been searching for a structured, energetic approach to transform your goals into reality, this challenge might just be your breakthrough.

​If fear or uncertainty has been holding you back, remember that you’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay stuck. Grab a notepad and start listing your reasons for being here. Let each reason ignite a new level of desire within you—just like Hill teaches. Then, take the next step: sign up for the free 3-day Think and Grow Rich Challenge. I truly believe it can fast-track your progress toward the self-reliant, flourishing homestead (and life) you’ve been dreaming of. Click here to join now and let’s keep growing, learning, and thriving—together!