principle desire here is the starting point for all achievement that first step toward riches but it's right here that we so often run into a stumbling block a person will say I know what I desire but can I get it we'll get into this business of doubt later but once and for all let's clear up this point this point of whether or not you can accomplish that which you desire with all your heart I think it was best expressed by Emerson who wrote there is nothing capricious in nature and the implanting of a desire indicates that