The Man Who 'Thought' his Way into Partnership with Thomas A. Edison Truly, 'thoughts are things', and powerful things at that, when mixed with the purpose, persistence and a burning desire for their translation into riches or other material objects. Edwin C.Barnes discovered how true it is that men really do think and grow rich . His discovery did not come about at one sitting. It came little by little, beginning with a burning desire to become a business associate of the great Thomas Edison. One of the chief characteristics of Barnes' Desire was that it was definite. He wanted to work with Edison, not for him. Observe, carefully, the description of how he went about translating his desire into reality, and you will have a better understanding of the 13 principles which lead to riches. When this desire, or impulse of thought, first flashed into his mind he was in no position to act upon it. Two difficulties stood in his way. He did n...