Let’s look at mastering the conscious and subconscious minds. From defining a definite purpose to building self-confidence, assembling a Master Mind group or getting the perfect job, there’s plenty to get busy with here, whatever your objectivesįor now, let’s dig into the principles at the source of Hill’s how-to goodness. Think and Grow Rich contains 7 step-by-step guides, 2 questionnaires, and at least 20 inventories. Looking for quick answers? Jump straight to the methodology section. All it takes is an ounce of faith, a pinch of positivity and plenty of practice. And mastery of self is anyone’s to claim. Mastery of the world around us begins with the mastery of self. The good news? We alone are the masters of our thoughts.īut my life is difficult. If you want the perfect recipe for a masterpiece in self-improvement, this is it.

A bedrock of solid principles, based on a lifetime of research? Check.Multiple step-by-step action plans and questionnaires? Check.A mountain of useful models and inventories? Check.Skilful control of the reader’s logic and emotions? Check.A-List testimonials (including US presidents and business titans)? Check.Compelling anecdotes and quotes to back-up those claims? Check.

Attention-catching, multi-layered title? Check.Napoleon Hill‘s Think and Grow Rich (1938) is the best-selling non-fiction book of all time.

Note: This Think and Grow Rich summary is part of an ongoing project to summarise the Best Mindset Books and Best Self Help Books of all time.

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