28 Jul HOW TO EXILE THE GHOSTS OF FEAR (NAPOLEON HILL) | Part D’
The original source of this inherent fear needs but little description, because it obviously grew out of man’s polygamous habit of stealing his fellow-man’s mate, and his habit of taking liberties with her whenever he could.
Careful analysis has shown that women are more susceptible to this fear than men. This fact is easily explained. Women have learned, from experience,that men are polygamous by nature, that they are not to be trusted in the hands of rivals.
SYMPTOMS OF THE FEAR OF LOSS OF LOVE
The distinguishing symptoms of this fear are:—
JEALOUSY. The habit of being suspicious of friends and loved ones without any reasonable evidence of sufficient grounds.(Jealousy is a form of dementia praecox which sometimes becomes violent without the slightest cause). The habit of accusing wife or husband of infidelity without grounds. General suspicion of everyone, absolute faith in no one.
FAULT FINDING. The habit of finding fault with friends,relatives, business associates and loved ones upon the slightest provocation, or without any cause whatsoever
GAMBLING. The habit of gambling, stealing, cheating, and otherwise taking hazardous chances to provide money for loved ones, with the belief that love can be bought. The habit of spending beyond one’s means, or incurring debts, to provide gifts for loved ones, with the object of making a favorable showing. Insomnia, nervousness, lack of persistence, weakness of will, lack of self-control, lack of self-reliance, bad temper
Think and Grow Rich, 1930
Napoleon Hill
