Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

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Executive Summary: “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill In the book “Think and Grow Rich,” the author, Napoleon Hill, provides a set of principles that he calls the key to financial success. The idea at the center of these principles is that one becomes what he or she frequently thinks about, in this case success (i.e. rich). Hill lays out a method he created to translate one’s thoughts into reality, creating an insatiable hunger and drive within an individual to succeed. Using the examples of his son and some of America’s legendary iconic business leaders, of which Hill studied and interviewed, including Edwin C. Barnes, he demonstrates that anything one puts his or her mind to can be produced and conceived. “…[All] who have accumulated great fortunes, first did a certain amount of dreaming, hoping wishing, desiring, and planning before they acquired the money” (pg.26). Every success starts with a goal, and the first step towards achieving ones goal is to have a burning desire. The characteristics of a burning desire is that it is definite and that one thinks and dreams about it, thus eventually becoming a positive, healthy consuming obsession in life required for motivation. Definite, meaning that a person has a specific goal in mind while putting all his or her energy toward it and not giving up until it is attained. A major pitfall is that most people only see “becoming rich” as a hope or a wish. When an obstacle comes along, instead of trying really hard to overcome it, people give up, taking the easy way out. People fail to realize that success comes as a result of overcoming some crisis through persistence. Any idea can come true if one truly believes in it. Take Edwin C. Barnes, for example. Barnes had a burning des... ... middle of paper ... ...hes to achieve. Confidence and desire are the two main feelings that initiate sexual desire and action, and can be applied to other areas in life. Whatever one thinks about all the time tends to happen, hence the title “Think and Grow Rich.” Using the examples of past success, such as his son and Edwin C. Barnes, Hill shows how a burning desire, persistence and other principles, if done effectively, can be combined to create favorable conditions towards success. This book is written to guide anybody, in any occupation, with everyday endeavors, because new inspirations can always be found. Hill stresses principles, methods that have to deal with the mind because it is a powerful weapon. This book was written during the Era of the Great depression, and it could still be used for modern day situations because the techniques, teachings and instructions do not get old.

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