Think and Grow Rich was written in 1937 by Napoleon Hill, promoted as a personal development and self improvement book. Hill writes that he was inspired by a suggestion from business magnate and later philanthropist Andrew While the book s title and much of the text concerns increased income, the author insists that the philosophy taught in the book can help people succeed in any line of work, to do and be anything they can imagine.
Key takeaways
• The book exploits the power of thought to manifest strong desires and a definite purpose into reality.
• Faith is the glue that holds it all together.
• Every achievement starts with a strong desire, workshopped to reality through imagination, followed by an organised plan.
• Successful people reach decisions promptly and definitely, changing their mind slowly.
• Lack of persistence is one of the major causes of failure.
• To acquire great power & succeed, you need the help of a mastermind.
• Sexual drive, transmuted into creative and productive outlets, can be a powerful force for success.
• Fear is just a state of mind. It is subject to control and direction.
