Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century

by Napoleon Hill

The bestselling success book of all time—now revised and updated for the 21st century. Think and Grow Rich has been called the “Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature.” It was the first book to boldly ask, “What makes a winner?” The man who asked and listened for the answer, Napoleon Hill, is now counted in the top ranks of the world's winners himself. The most famous of all teachers of success spent “a fortune and the better part of a lifetime of effort” to produce the “Law of Success” philosophy that forms the basis of his books and that is so powerfully summarized in this one. In the original Think and Grow Rich, published in 1937, Hill draws on stories of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires of his generation to illustrate his principles. In the updated version, Arthur R. Pell, Ph.D., a nationally known author, lecturer, and consultant in human resources management and an expert in applying Hill's thought, deftly interweaves anecdotes of how contemporary millionaires and billionaires, such as Bill Gates, Mary Kay Ash, Dave Thomas, and Sir John Templeton, achieved their wealth. Outmoded or arcane terminology and examples are faithfully refreshed to preclude any stumbling blocks to a new generation of readers.

Genres: Money

Kindle Edition

Published October 3, 2021

About the author

Oliver Napoleon Hill was an American self-help author and conman. He is best known for his book Think and Grow Rich (1937), which is among the best-selling self-help books of all time. Hill's works insisted that fervid expectations are essential to improving one's life. Most of his books were promoted as expounding principles to achieve "success".
Hill is a controversial figure. Accused of fraud, modern historians also doubt many of his claims, such as that he met Andrew Carnegie and that he was an attorney.

Reviews

[Nathan Turtledove · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think Hill covers a lot of valuable lessons and topics that are essential to the success of one’s business and pursuit of money. However, and to me, more importantly, many of these same lessons can be evaluated through the perspective of one’s personal life rather than professional or monetary pursuit. I think there is where I had some of my favorite takeaways. Some of these include:
-the path to riches requires and unwavering belief that you will be successful and the adoptions of strategies that give you no other alternative but to succeed. ‘Burning the bridge behind you ensures victory ahead’
-My favorite section was probably the qualities and traits found in some of the world’s greatest leaders—and equally as valuable, traits often found in the worst leaders
-the idea of the Master Mind and the need to surround yourself with others in your same pursuit, but build expertise through varied experience. ‘If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room’

While Hill certainly shares some valuable lessons, I found myself disagreeing with more of his points and beliefs than I expected. I felt as though entire chapters were often wasted, and some stories and examples irrelevant or contradictory to the point he was trying to make. He would often get bogged down on seemingly insignificant arguments and thoughts, but then completely gloss over points and attributes which from my POV ought to deserve chapters dedicated to them.

Overall, I certainly learned from the book and had some good takeaways, though I am not sure that this is a book that I would recommend to anyone that asks.

[Amy Fisher · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title is slightly misleading, not because the book doesn’t live out that purpose, but because there’s so much more useful information in here than just to “get rich”! Mindset, openness to an abundance, and 25 years of research on how the ultra rich got there. And it wasn’t magic! Fascinating research. I left off a star for how God is treated, but that’s due to my own world view, understanding the book is written for everyone, God is watered down. He’s not some force to manipulate to get worldly goods from!

[Naduah Lorde · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book with which I have up until this date most identified. The psychology in this book spoke to me far beyond its financial strategies and advice. The book read like a voice which has been constant in my mind, even when I was a child too young to understand why I thought the things I thought, and it was a breath of fresh air to hear the words spoken back to me in the audio version of this volume.

Its principles on the power of thought (mind over matter), the beliefs that as a species we are vastly more intellectually capable than we give ourselves credit for on a day-to-day basis, that we use our historically weakest human habits as an excuse to continue on in outdated and often crude mentalities and customs, were spot-on.

I went into reading this book for financial education, and walked away with a reinforcement of values I have for most of my life held as priorities, despite being frequently challenged against my opinion of their significance as an intrinsic part of the human potential.

A superb book.

[Shawnte H. Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read this book because it kept coming up as one of the most must reads. However, this was a hard read for me, but glad I read it. You will want a physical copy (hard copy or electronic copy) because it is ALOT of information.