Millions of people believe themselves "doomed" to poverty and failure, because of some strange force over which they believe they have no control. They are the creators of their own "misfortunes" because of this negative belief, which is picked up by the subconscious mind and translated into its physical equivalent.
There in a difference between wishing for a thing and being ready to receve it. No one is ready for a thing until he believes he can acquire it. The state of mind must be belief, not mere hope or wish. Open-mindedness is essential for belief. Closed minds do not inspire faith, courage or belief.