PART III, Chapter 8 Summary and Analysis

Chapter 8 is the first chapter in Part Three of Collier's book that introduces Secret Number Three: Find your Goal and Purpose, and a discussion of the Law of Supply.

The Law of the Universe is the Law of Supply. Collier compares the energies and resources within man to the abundant law of nature. Consider what happens when taking on the first half of a physical endurance challenge, a race. Before much distance has been covered, the body protests, it feels heavy and not up to the challenge. However, should that individual persevere, keep going, he or she will discover a second wind, and the tired feelings disappear and the body is filled with energy. Stored in every person is that great reserve of energy that is a secret from its owner. In order to become successful, that...