Think and grow rich when was it written

Hill writes that he was inspired by a suggestion from business magnate and later philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. 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. First published during the Great Depression, at the time of Hill's death in , Think and Grow Rich had sold more than 20 million copies, and by over million copies had been sold worldwide.

It remains the biggest seller of Napoleon Hill's books. BusinessWeek magazine's Best-Seller List ranked it the sixth best-selling paperback business book 70 years after it was published. Think and Grow Rich.

Keep this constantly in mind. HILL, Napoleon. We're sorry, this item has sold. Add to wishlist. The key, again, is to have a definite purpose and a burning desire for its fulfillment. You must then transform that purpose into a definite plan, and immediately act. Consciously conquer procrastination and indecision. Throughout, guard your mind against negative and discouraging influences. And finally, form a "master mind alliance" — a coordination of knowledge and effort, for the attainment of a definite purpose — consisting of people who will encourage you to follow through with your plan and your purpose.

Conclusion Hill might be a little crazy, and his writing style is a bit over the top. More critically, some of the particular things he says are at odds with his philosophy as a whole "these steps call for no hard labor. They call for no sacrifice". The danger is that these are the statements readers latch on to, and lose the forest for the trees. And this would be a shame, for when all is said and done, "Think and Grow Rich" is terrific book.

Hill is passionate, and his advice is refreshingly practical. The above caveat aside, Hill tells it like it is. He decries the "universal weakness of lack of ambition" and our "national pastime of trying to get without giving". He explains that people mistake their wants for their just dues, and is explicit on the fact that you can't get something for nothing: "there is but one dependable method for accumulating, and legally holding riches, and that is by rendering useful service.

He believes that "riches begin in the form of thought," and he makes this claim concrete. Desire, believe, act, and persist, he advises. If you do these things, you cannot fail — and never forget that "a quitter never wins-and-a winner never quits. View all 13 comments.

I expected a practical guide to managing personal finance, but got something a little kooky. On to the next one. View all 8 comments. When my dad introduced me to this book he made it sound like every second I wasn't reading it was wasted. I was skeptical. After all, the book was written in , and I hadn't ever heard of it.

But I gave it a try, just so my dad would drop it. What I discovered is that rich people are rich because they're eccentric. Well, maybe not eccentric, but definitely obsessed with the idea of making money. I guess the one good thing this book did for me was help me realize what it would take for me to be When my dad introduced me to this book he made it sound like every second I wasn't reading it was wasted. I guess the one good thing this book did for me was help me realize what it would take for me to become rich.

I'd have to forget distractions, such as my family, my church, and my health, and develop an all-consuming lust for wealth. The bottom line is that if I want money I have to love it and hunger after it and dream about it every waking minute of my life.

I think Napoleon is right. Anyone that obsessed with money probably will get rich sooner or later. But I read another good book recently that took a slightly different view. But the only healthy obsession I can think of is one of reaching out to those around you, lifting up the downtrodden, and in fact laying up treasures in heaven. Why would I need this book to tell me how to do that when we've already got one that does its job pretty well. View all 22 comments.

Shelves: favorites , business , nonfiction , self-improvement. This is the best self help book any entrepreneur could ever read. Perhaps the only one they need to. Truly transformative. I have it on audio too and listen to it at the gym often. Napoleon Hill was tasked by Andrew Carnegie to write a book on what made a successful person succeed, and he spent 20 years researching and interviewing every great name of the day Ford, Woolworth, Edison, etc , plus lots of people who failed because you have to know what doesn't work too.

This book is the result. I This is the best self help book any entrepreneur could ever read. It basically hammers home a single point, over and over again. Success comes from knowing what you want to achieve and having a burning desire to achieve it. Weak desire brings weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat. View all 6 comments. A lot of people I know speak very highly of this book.

I disagree. It was so terrible I couldn't stomach finishing it. This is the early predecessor to the contemporary fantasy called "The Secret" - just think hard enough about what you want and it will happen. Sorry to burst your bubble, but that's bullshit. Regardless of what Napoleon Hill supposedly researched, desire alone is not a determinant of success.

Don't waste your time and energy on this book. View all 11 comments. The secret of Think and Grow Rich? Sell a terribly-written collection of pseudo-psychology to millions, and then label it a 'self help book'.

Name drop some of your millionaire friends if you need help seeming credible. I have a LOT of thoughts on this book, and not many of them are good.

I've never seen someone say so little with so many words, and this book certainly has not aged well. Thank God that's over. Whilst this book occasionally made some decent points, the vast majority of it was poin The secret of Think and Grow Rich?

Whilst this book occasionally made some decent points, the vast majority of it was pointless, flowery drivel. Hill spent more time trying to convince you that this book would change your life than he did actually saying anything of value.

If you want to actually think and grow rich, you should put the money that you would have spent on this book into savings. If I wasn't already convinced that Hill wasn't a very good person, this cemented the idea that he may just have been a massive dickhead. View all 15 comments. Ted, my old boss at KWE Kintetsu World Express first recommended this book to me and told me that it very much changed his way of thinking.

He said it might do the same to my own thinking. I was skeptical and after forgetting that age old phrase of "never judge a book by its cover" and not reading it for two months even after I bought it I bought it only to appease Ted because I knew he was going to ask me if I had bought it I thought it would be about making money and "growing rich" as the cover leads one to beleive I was wrong, however, and came to learn that the book was more about setting an "envisioned desired outcome" for ourselves each day or for each activity instead of passively going through life.

What one may learn from this book is that life will only give you what you ask of it To my great benefit, Ted actually worked with me in analyzing the book to help me pull out meaning from it. We could spend hours at a time after work just talking about it and trying to figure out what the book was saying. I am very thankful now that Ted had the patience he did with me then.

In fact, ha, because of this book, Ted has become a mentor of sorts to me I still keep in touch with him frequently. View all 10 comments. In this oft-referenced self-help classic, Napoleon Hill promises to share the secret of the wealthiest people of his time this book was published in Did I discover the "secret" that will launch me to world-renowned success? Unfortunately, not that I'm aware.

Do I have a better understand In this oft-referenced self-help classic, Napoleon Hill promises to share the secret of the wealthiest people of his time this book was published in Do I have a better understanding of the psychology behind success or failure? I also realize how important it is to set a high goal, review it daily, and constantly work toward it.

Quick summary: "Anybody can wish for riches, and most people do, but only a few know that a definite plan plus a burning desire for wealth are the only dependable means of accumulating it.

Although most of it's sound, there are some sections that are of questionable scientific validity, and some pure pseudoscience.

For example, Hill believes that all human brains are connected by the "vibrating energy of thought", and that people can connect to the "Infinite Intelligence" - a cosmic force permeating all matter and energy.

Other nonsense presented as fact: telepathy, clairvoyance, ESP, precognition. These parts reminded me of some of the pseudoscience in The Power of Positive Thinking. At first I was concerned about Hill's mental state and ability to separate fact from fantasy when he described his imaginary meetings with a group of notable dead and living men he called his "Invisible Counselors". On second thought, however, I can see how imagining the advice that great people might give could help you make better decisions.

Here are the 13 Steps to Riches presented in the book, supposedly containing the great secret to wealth: 13 Steps to Riches 1. Desire Have a burning desire for something definite money, etc. Create a plan to obtain a definite amount of money through the sale of specific goods and services by a set date. Faith Believe in your idea.

Your self-confidence will influence your thoughts and actions. Specialized knowledge Use your expertise and imagination to come up with ideas that earn far more than any job. Imagination Hard work and honesty alone won't make you rich. Ideas become money through a definite purpose plus a definite plan. Form definite plans to turn your ideas into money. Organized planning Create a practical plan for acquiring money. Provide great service and convince others that you're worth the money you demand.

Follow the QQS Formula for service: - Quality: be efficient, and increase in efficiency - Quantity: give all the service you can, and improve through practice and experience - Spirit: be agreeable and harmonious with others 7. Decision Make decisions quickly and definitely; change them slowly. Base decisions on your desire and your own opinions not others'.

Persistence Have the willpower to follow your desire and plans despite obstacles and criticism. Master Mind Surround yourself with like-minded, intelligent people. This is your brain trust or think tank. With your Master Mind group, coordinate your knowledge and effort to attain your desire. Sex transmutation Channel your sexual energy into creative energy. Limit yourself to a moderate amount of sex and use your remaining energy to drive creativity and enthusiasm.

Fill your mind with positive emotions so that negative ones can't enter. The brain Send thoughts with your subconscious, receive thoughts with your creative imagination, and use autosuggestion.

Sixth Sense Meditate to become attuned to inspiration and creative imagination. Other notes Don't expect poverty; demand riches. The only thing you can absolutely control in life is your thoughts. Control your mind through self-discipline and habit. Don't use the basic fears as excuses; overcome them through positive thinking - fears of poverty, criticism, illness, loss of love, old age, and death. Don't worry and don't be susceptible to negative influences.

My favorite part of the book was the poem in the Desire chapter: "My Wage" by Jessie Belle Rittenhouse: I bargained with Life for a penny, And Life would pay no more, However I begged at evening When I counted my scanty store; For Life is a just employer, He gives you what you ask, But once you have set the wages, Why, you must bear the task.

View 2 comments. The author rekindles our ambition and urges us to dream bigger with a strong desire. Its a book that I highly recommend everyone to read atleast once in their lives. Few Points by the author worth mentioning: One should have - Great Power of thought with intense desire. Feb 11, Amit Mishra rated it it was amazing. There are some books in your bookshelves which you can read many times and every time you will get some new ideas.

Think and grow rich is a book like this. Whenever I read this book I find out some new ideas every time. The psychological techniques and dealing with cetain situaiton are delead in a pretty good manner. He is a time tested motivational author who wrote this immortal book.

A child or a youth everybody needs motivation because it's a positive source of energy that keeps you going in There are some books in your bookshelves which you can read many times and every time you will get some new ideas.

A child or a youth everybody needs motivation because it's a positive source of energy that keeps you going in full blaze. Recommended to Apokripos by: No one. It just flashed in my mind. Shelves: self-help-psychology , inspirational , business-books , award-winning-books , non-fiction.

I bought this book just as the year is starting. What's odd about this is that I don't even have any inkling of what kind of a book this is when I bought it in downtown Recto I eventually found that it belong to the self-help genre. The book's title, "Think and Grow Rich" by napoleon Hill just flashed in my mind and, finding no prospective book to read at that time, I plunged on.

As of this writing, I had finished the second round of reading it with future plans of doing it the third, fou I bought this book just as the year is starting. As of this writing, I had finished the second round of reading it with future plans of doing it the third, fourth, and fifth time as my time permits.

But life is too short and there's too much of books I still got to read. I also found fascinating the subjects on the Principle of Autosuggestion and get this!! The Mystery of Sex Transmutation! Getting curious what these are all about..?? Why don't you grab the book and be awakened by the eternal truths on how to "attract" the surging wave of riches. You have to love what you are doing; you have to be anxious to go to work in the morning.

Until you find something that you really love to do, you are probably not going to be successful because just making money doesn't make you successful. Developing a plan takes more than just thinking. You have to take action, too. Hill says you may not have all the details figured out in the beginning, but forming a plan is a good start.

You can always alter your plan later on, he adds. Hill states that in addition to finding something we are passionate about, we need to align ourselves with other people to accomplish our goals. No matter how smart we are, we need others because we can't know everything about a particular thing. The more success you have, the more you are in a position to give back and make a difference in the lives of others is the philosophy that I have imbibed by reading this book.

Most people who have been successful are very willing to help someone else achieve their own goals. I wish to state here the insights I've gained in reading this book, but I think it will deprive you of the fascination of knowing these things first hand. I envy you the journey of truly knowing yourself. Remember it's not the destination that matters, but how you've come to enjoy the journey and made the most out of it! My warm regards and happy reading! View all 3 comments.

I have read hundreds of books over the past many years in my quest for success. It has made a positive impact on my life in many ways. Frankly, as with many wonderful books, I have applied the principles in this book and have reaped incredible results.

View 1 comment. The mind cannot differentiate between truth and falsehood, we simply need to instruct or manipulate it toward a certain mode! Hill uses examples of past success such as Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison to show how factors such as desire, the subconscious mind, faith and goals can interweave to create favorable condition for success.

The title The mind cannot differentiate between truth and falsehood, we simply need to instruct or manipulate it toward a certain mode! The title of this book can be quite deceiving. I thought it would be a get rich quick book but was pleasantly surprised. Hill used timeless principles to illustrate the power of the mind, visualization and channeling our desires to attaining financial greatness.

While the book was written many years ago, the principles demonstrated here in fact serve as guides to modern day self-help programs and books. The chapter on autosuggestion showing how we have the power to direct our minds toward achieving a certain goal fascinated me.

Hill shows how the mind cannot differentiate between truth and falsehood, we simply need to instruct or manipulate it toward a certain mode. This is a must read for everyone, regardless of your professional background. The insight you receive here will help you move from procrastination and fear to actualizing your goals. May 30, R. Gold rated it really liked it. Unlike Good to Great I don't necessarily see this book as a must-read for business.

I thoroughly enjoyed it myself and found a lot of the advice useful for life and self-belief, but as far as a business bible I wouldn't swear on it. It was a fun little exploration into business books but I do not base my decisions on it. Napoleon Hill presents each part of this book as a "definite plan" with "definite steps towards obtaining riches. Here's a wonderful little snippet: "Baldheaded men, for example, are bald for no other reason than their fear of criticism.

Heads become bald because of the tight fitting bands of hats which cut off the circulation from the roots of the hair. Another similar case was explaining the reason doctors don't get sick hint: it's because they aren't afraid of getting sick. Another testimonial to just "desiring" something and making it happen involved a preacher who wanted a million bucks, and sure enough, someone gave it to him.

Sorry, but that's not how this world works. I only finished this book due to the rave reviews it got elsewhere. If you want to get rich, start by saving your money and not buying this book. Of all the self-help books I've read in the recent times, this is the only one I dare to rate it 5 stars.

It is indeed powerful enough to knock-out a boxer. To make the most out of this book, one time reading is not enough, time to time you need to revisit and pick the chapter you're lacking in your personal life and re-read it. I'm planning to read this book every year at least one time. After reading this one, it's no surprise why most of the youtube channels and blogposts return this book in t Of all the self-help books I've read in the recent times, this is the only one I dare to rate it 5 stars.

After reading this one, it's no surprise why most of the youtube channels and blogposts return this book in top search results when typed "list of best self-help books of all time".

This books strongly emphasises on principles which bring money conscious and transform your strong desire to it's monetary equivalent. Principles that point-out your weaknesses, helps you in correcting them and brings you money awareness.

I found few chapters to be complex in understanding, example: Mystery of Sex Transmutation. I'm not intelligent or matured enough to understand the meaning and philosophy tucked in it. But thanks to google and few youtube channels which gave me proper and clear explanation and I felt much better for making an effort to find out the meaning which is definitely essential to grow rich. If you've come this far and pick-up a book with bold title then you should be definitely having a burning desire to live upto your potential and grow rich, I give you a resounding affirmation that this book will help you.

I eat up self-improvement books on a pretty regular basis and age or popularity ordinarily does nothing to persuade my interest. Given the longevity of this one I, however, relented.

This was a pretty quick read, gave clear suggestions to improve success, and was full of interesting and inspirational anecdotes. As I continued to read through this book, I found it to become a little samey.

Like many books of this type there are only a few core elements that the book is structured around. The 'fill I eat up self-improvement books on a pretty regular basis and age or popularity ordinarily does nothing to persuade my interest. The 'filler' often lay in the convincing stories that allow the reader to believe they can emulate the success. This occurred but I appreciated the positivity and was, initially, convinced on its brilliance.

I soon began to question how the seemingly simple suggestions could relate the real-world, however. There were some inspiring elements but I found others to be beyond the range of my belief and could not believe that success and riches could be so easily garnered. This was a solid self-improvement book but I have read others, in the same vein, that gave me a more solid foundation on which to go ahead and achieve all promised, in my own life.

One of the best books I've ever read. It kept me thinking the whole time about the ideas that I've encountered in this book. It talks about the new philosophy of enlightenment with practical applications of it. The book talks mainly about accumulating riches, but it could be replaced by any other gaol that one desires. This book will probably affect your life greatly if you're not already familiar with the new age of enlightenment.

If I have to criticize it, it'll be about one thing only: that t One of the best books I've ever read. If I have to criticize it, it'll be about one thing only: that the author used too many stories of famous, successful people; when he could maximally use two to prove the same point. Other than that; it's a great book on all levels and I highly recommend it. Do I have to give this a star? This is a self help book that has some good ideas, most of which people already know they should be doing to be successful.

He takes on such controversial issues as "never giving up," "planning ahead," and the ever progressive and edgy idea "talk with smart people to get good ideas.