Desire is the starting point of achievement. It is the driving force behind your efforts. The text, Think and Grow Rich describes the 5 step process for identifying and focusing your desire into your vision board. The example used is a desire for money:

1. Fix in your mind the exact amount of money you desire. [Write this in your goal steps].

2. Determine exactly what you intend to give in return for the money you desire [This is time, energy, or money on your vision board].

3. Establish a definite date when you intend to possess the money you desire [Write this in your goal steps].

4. Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire, and begin at once, whether you are ready or not, to put this plan into action [These are your steps toward your goal on your vision board].

5. Write a clear, concise statement of the amount of money you intend to acquire.

6. Read your written statement aloud, twice daily— when you wake up and before going to sleep. AS YOU READ, SEE AND FEEL AND BELIEVE YOUSELF ALREADY IN POSSESSION OF THE MONEY.

The object is to desire your vision so strongly that you convince yourself that you will have it.

“Faith is the ability to see and believe in the fulfillment of desire.”
As Napoleon Hill reminds us, when thought is infused with emotion and anchored in faith, it begins to manifest in tangible form.

Faith is the next essential step in activating your vision board.
By intentionally pairing your desire statement with belief, you reinforce its legitimacy—not just as a hope, but as a real possibility. This practice transforms your vision from abstract aspiration into a goal with gravity. It’s not just about wishing—it’s about trusting the process and committing to the outcome.

This is where intention transforms into momentum.
As outlined in the How To guide, our vision boards are designed to activate your goals through the SMART framework—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. By defining clear milestones, you create tangible achievements and build the stepping stones that elevate you toward your vision.

Deadlines, budgets, and measurable outcomes shift your vision from abstract aspiration to actionable strategy. Each element becomes a checkpoint—less like a dream, more like a roadmap.

This is the essence of the power of thought. Within our framework, it’s not just a concept—it’s the engine. Without deliberate structure and measurable action, a vision remains just that: a vision. With it, you begin to build.