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CARNEGIE: That is one of the major reasons why I have emphasized the importance of harmony. The “chemistry” of the brain is such that the mind-power of a group of men can be organized so it functions as one unit of power only when there is perfect rapport between the minds of the individuals.
HILL: One of the important steps, in organized thought, seems to be that of the Master Mind alliance, through which men pool their mind-power, their experience, education and knowledge, and move in response to a common motive. Is this the right idea, Mr. Carnegie?
CARNEGIE: You have stated the matter perfectly. You might have said that the Master Mind alliance is the most important step one may take in connection with organized thought, for that is true. But, organized thought begins with the organization of the individual’s thinking habits.
To become an effective member of a Master Mind alliance an individual must first form definite, controlled habits of thought! A group of men working together under the Master Mind principle, each of whom has so disciplined himself that he controls his thought habits, represents organized thought of the highest order. As a matter of fact, there never can be full assurance of harmony in a Master Mind group unless each member of the group is so self-disciplined that he can control his own thoughts.
HILL: Do I understand you to say that an individual may actually discipline himself so that he controls the nature of his thoughts?
CARNEGIE: That is true, but remember that one gains control over his thoughts by forming definite thought habits. You know, of course, that when habits are once formed they function automatically, without any voluntary effort on the individual’s part.
