Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill
Thoughts are things
Napoleon Hill was the first of the writers who produced books on personal success. Since then, Earl Nightingale, Anthony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, T. Harv Eker, Og Mandino, and countless other authors have written books that expand and elaborate on the concepts that Hill wrote about in his book.
In 1908 when Hill was in his mid-twenties, he interviewed Andrew Carnegie who commissioned Hill to interview 500 successful men and women and publish the findings on the formula for success. Hill wrote Think and Grow Rich as a result of his research.
The following is a list of the chapters in his book:
- Thoughts are things
- Desire
- Faith
- Autosuggestion
- Specialized knowledge
- Imagination
- Organized planning
- Decision
- Persistence
- Power of the master mind
- The mystery of sex transmutation
- The subconscious mind
- The brain
- The sixth sense
- The six ghosts of fear
Each chapter has stories that emphasize the concept he wants the reader to get. You can read reviews on Amazon.com. One person suggests that if you read this book and really study the concepts, this is the only book you will ever need for creating wealth. Other authors such as those mentioned above give practical suggestions on how to program yourself to be successful. Start with this book. It is a great foundation.
Besides books by the authors mentioned above, you might also consider the following books as recommended on Amazon.com.
The Attractor Factor: 5 Easy Steps for Creating Wealth (or Anything Else) from the Inside Out by Joe Vitale
The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield
Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires by Esther Hicks