What do you think?
Rate this book
How To Sell Your Way Through Life
TIMELESS WISDOM from the ORIGINAL PHILOSOPHER of PERSONAL SUCCESS "No matter who you are or what you do, you are a salesperson. Every time you speak to someone, share an opinion or explain an idea, you are selling your most powerful asset . . . you! In How to Sell Your Way Through Life, Napoleon Hill shares valuable lessons and proven techniques to help you become a true master of sales."
—SHARON LECHTER, Coauthor of Think and Grow Three Feet from Gold; Member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy "These proven, time-tested principles may forever change your life."
—GREG S. REID, Coauthor of Think and Grow Three Feet from Gold; Author of The Millionaire Mentor "Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich and Laws of Success are timeless classics that have improved the lives of millions of people, including my own. Now, we all get the chance to savor more of his profound wisdom in How to Sell Your Way Through Life . It is a collection of simple truths that will forever change the way you see yourself."
—BILL BARTMANN, Billionaire Business Coach and Bestselling Author of Bailout Riches (www.billbartman.com) Napoleon Hill, author of the mega-bestseller Think and Grow Rich , pioneered the idea that successful individuals share certain qualities, and that examining and emulating these qualities can guide you to extraordinary achievements. Written in the depths of the Great Depression, How to Sell Your Way Through Life explores a crucial component of your ability to make the sale. Ringing eerily true in today's uncertain times, Hill's work takes a practical look at how, regardless of our occupation, we must all be salespeople at key points in our lives. Hill breaks down concrete instances of how the Master Salesman seizes advantages and opportunities, giving you tools you can use to effectively sell yourself and your ideas. Featuring a new Foreword from leadership legend Ken Blanchard, this book is a classic that gives you one beautifully simple principle and the proven tools to make it work for you.
—SHARON LECHTER, Coauthor of Think and Grow Three Feet from Gold; Member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy "These proven, time-tested principles may forever change your life."
—GREG S. REID, Coauthor of Think and Grow Three Feet from Gold; Author of The Millionaire Mentor "Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich and Laws of Success are timeless classics that have improved the lives of millions of people, including my own. Now, we all get the chance to savor more of his profound wisdom in How to Sell Your Way Through Life . It is a collection of simple truths that will forever change the way you see yourself."
—BILL BARTMANN, Billionaire Business Coach and Bestselling Author of Bailout Riches (www.billbartman.com) Napoleon Hill, author of the mega-bestseller Think and Grow Rich , pioneered the idea that successful individuals share certain qualities, and that examining and emulating these qualities can guide you to extraordinary achievements. Written in the depths of the Great Depression, How to Sell Your Way Through Life explores a crucial component of your ability to make the sale. Ringing eerily true in today's uncertain times, Hill's work takes a practical look at how, regardless of our occupation, we must all be salespeople at key points in our lives. Hill breaks down concrete instances of how the Master Salesman seizes advantages and opportunities, giving you tools you can use to effectively sell yourself and your ideas. Featuring a new Foreword from leadership legend Ken Blanchard, this book is a classic that gives you one beautifully simple principle and the proven tools to make it work for you.
272 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
151 people are currently reading
1748 people want to read
About the author
Napoleon Hill
1,764 books5,311 followersOliver 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.
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.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 39 reviews
December 11, 2021
Decent book with principles applicable to many professions including the one I'd like to pursue, law. Everyone is, in a way, a salesman. Working to be the best you can be will propel you to success in life (supposedly!).
did-not-finish
May 9, 2010my dad wants me to read it .. D:
February 26, 2021
One of the classical books, introducing sales and business philosophy in the first part of XX century. There is a lot of praise of Henry Ford.
The world has changed a lot since the publication of the book, but people remain similar.
The world has changed a lot since the publication of the book, but people remain similar.
December 7, 2019
Kemampuan menjual tidak hanya diperlukan dan digunakan dalam dunia bisnis saja. Kemampuan menjual pun perlu dimiliki oleh setiap orang dalam berbagai jenis profesi, entah itu guru, seniman, musisi, aktor, dan lain sebagainya. Dalam hidup kita perlu menjual diri kita sendiri dalam bentuk keahlian, bakat, dan passion yang kita miliki. Seni menjual yang akan dibahas oleh Napoleon Hill dalam buku ini mencakup etika dan cara dalam menjual diri kita agar bisa diterima. Hill tidak main-main saat menulis filosofinya ini karena hampir seperempat abad ia meneliti dan memperhatikan kesuksesan orang-orang paling kaya dan sukses di Amerika. Lewat penelitian, riset, dan wawancara yang dilakukannya, Hill berhasil merumuskan sebuah pemikiran dalam menjual yang akan membawa kita pada kesuksesan. Buku ini ditulis pada saat masa Depresi sehingga Hill secara serius berusaha mencari faktor-faktor apa saja sebenarnya yang memengaruhi kesuksesan dan kegagalan dalam "menjual diri". Tujuan Hill hanya satu, yaitu membantu orang-orang untuk bangkit dan tidak menyerah saat menghadapi kesulitan sehingga mampu meraih kesuksesan.
Buku ini dibagi menjadi empat bagian yang terdiri dari empat puluh bab. Pada bagian pertama membahas "Prinsip-Prinsip Psikologi yang Digunakan dalam Negosiasi yang Sukses. Diperlukan strategi dan kualitas yang harus dikembangkan oleh Wiraniaga Sejati agar bisa menjual produk yang mereka tawarkan kepada konsumen. Langkah pertama agar bisa menjadi Wiraniaga Sejati adalah dengan autosugesti yang harus ditanamkan dalam otak dan pikiran kita. Prinsip ini digunakan untuk membagi gagasan, rencana, konsep atau keyakinan yang dipegang ke pikiran bawah sadar. Mengulang-ulang sugesti tertentu ke pikiran bawah sadar seseorang adalah cara paling efektif untuk mendidik pikiran bawah sadar agar hanya meneruskan pikiran-pikiran yang bermanfaat. Selain mensugesti diri sendiri, diperlukan kekuatan dalam bidang penjualan. Prinsip Master Mind memberikan sumber pengetahuan tanpa batas karena orang bisa, lewat aplikasinya, memanfaatkan pengetahuan orang lain, juga semua pengetahuan yang telah dikumpulkan dan dicatat di buku. Master Mind merupakan koordinasi antara dua pikiran atau lebih secara selaras demi satu tujuan pasti.
Agar prinsip Master Mind bisa diraih dan digunakan diperlukan prinsip konsentrasi. Tidak hanya prinsip Master Mind yang memerlukan konsentrasi, autosugesti pun memerlukan konsentrasi agar bisa diterapkan secara efektif. Prinsip Master Mind, prinsip konsentrasi, dan prinsip autosugesti perlu digunakan secara bersama-sama agar menjangkau dan memengaruhi pikiran bawah sadar. Konsentrasi berarti kebiasaan menenam dalam pikiran sasaran, objek, atau tujuan yang pasti dan memvisualisasikannya sampai cara dan sarana mewujudkan hal tersebut berhasil diciptakan. Tujuan berkonsentrasi pada sebuah sasaran pasti adalah melatih pikiran sampai terbentuk kebiasaan berfokus pada objek sasaran tersebut. Dengan berkonsentrasi kita bisa lebih fokus dalam menetapkan sasaran utama apa yang ingin kita capai dan bagaimana cara untuk mewujudkannya. Konsentrasi mutlak diperlukan agar dapat menjadi Wiraniaga Sejati yang bisa fokus dalam menjual produknya.
Napoleon Hill pun menunjukkan bagaimana berbagai prinsip menjual ini sukses diterapkan oleh pengusaha paling berpengaruh di Amerika, Henry Ford. Bagaimana Ford yang lahir dengan kemiskinan serta buta huruf bisa bangkit dan berjuang menggapai kesuksesan. Impian dan tujuannya hanya satu, yaitu menciptakan kereta tak berkuda yang bisa dijangkau oleh petani dan masyarakat umum. Lewat sasaran tunggal yang pasti dan bekerja lebih banyak dan baik tanpa terikat waktu, membuat Henry Ford berhasil membangun perusahaan mobil FORD. Di saat para buruh berdemo menuntut kenaikan upah, Ford memilih untuk merangkul karyawannya dengan memberikan gaji $5.00. Langkahnya ini banyak dikecam oleh sesama pengusaha otomotif dan diprediksi akan mengalami kebangkrutan. Namun, di balik keputusannya itu sebenarnya Ford memberikan upah lebih tinggi agar memicu karyawannya agar mempertahankan pekerjaan mereka dengan memberikan pekerjaan terbaik sehingga kualitas produk bisa terjaga. Sosok Henry Ford merupakan salah satu contoh dari bagaimana prinsip-prinsip dalam menjual yang dirumuskan oleh Napoleon Hill bisa membawa kita menuju ke kesuksesan.
Secara keseluruhan How to Sell Your Way Through Life merupakan buku berisi prinsip-prinsip menjual yang telah diteliti dan dikembangkan oleh Napoleon Hill selama seperempat abad yang dapat menunjukkan cara dan etika dalam meraih kesuksesan. Pemaparan dan contoh yang diberikan oleh Napoleon Hill lewat tokoh-tokoh berpengaruh di Amerika, khususnya Henry Ford, memberikan gambaran yang jelas dan mantap akan bagaimana prinsip-prinsip ini diterapkan. Kesimpulan yang bisa saya ambil dalam buku ini adalah jika ingin menjadi seorang Wiraniaga Sejati kita harus menetapkan satu tujuan, memberi dan bekerja lebih dari imbalan yang diberikan, serta tidak menjatuhkan orang lain selama proses itu berlangsung. Mungkin sebagian besar prinsip yang ada tidak ada sesuatu yang khusus dan berbeda dari buku-buku self-improvement lainnya, namun Hill berhasil menyajikannya secara ringkas dan padat. Kekurangan buku ini mungkin terletak di beberapa bagian yang menurut saya ada penjelasan materi yang sepertinya diulang-ulang dan sedikit menimbulkan kebosanan. Buku klasik tentang cara dan berperilaku dalam menjual yang mudah diaplikasikan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari bahkan bisa menembus zaman.
Buku ini dibagi menjadi empat bagian yang terdiri dari empat puluh bab. Pada bagian pertama membahas "Prinsip-Prinsip Psikologi yang Digunakan dalam Negosiasi yang Sukses. Diperlukan strategi dan kualitas yang harus dikembangkan oleh Wiraniaga Sejati agar bisa menjual produk yang mereka tawarkan kepada konsumen. Langkah pertama agar bisa menjadi Wiraniaga Sejati adalah dengan autosugesti yang harus ditanamkan dalam otak dan pikiran kita. Prinsip ini digunakan untuk membagi gagasan, rencana, konsep atau keyakinan yang dipegang ke pikiran bawah sadar. Mengulang-ulang sugesti tertentu ke pikiran bawah sadar seseorang adalah cara paling efektif untuk mendidik pikiran bawah sadar agar hanya meneruskan pikiran-pikiran yang bermanfaat. Selain mensugesti diri sendiri, diperlukan kekuatan dalam bidang penjualan. Prinsip Master Mind memberikan sumber pengetahuan tanpa batas karena orang bisa, lewat aplikasinya, memanfaatkan pengetahuan orang lain, juga semua pengetahuan yang telah dikumpulkan dan dicatat di buku. Master Mind merupakan koordinasi antara dua pikiran atau lebih secara selaras demi satu tujuan pasti.
Agar prinsip Master Mind bisa diraih dan digunakan diperlukan prinsip konsentrasi. Tidak hanya prinsip Master Mind yang memerlukan konsentrasi, autosugesti pun memerlukan konsentrasi agar bisa diterapkan secara efektif. Prinsip Master Mind, prinsip konsentrasi, dan prinsip autosugesti perlu digunakan secara bersama-sama agar menjangkau dan memengaruhi pikiran bawah sadar. Konsentrasi berarti kebiasaan menenam dalam pikiran sasaran, objek, atau tujuan yang pasti dan memvisualisasikannya sampai cara dan sarana mewujudkan hal tersebut berhasil diciptakan. Tujuan berkonsentrasi pada sebuah sasaran pasti adalah melatih pikiran sampai terbentuk kebiasaan berfokus pada objek sasaran tersebut. Dengan berkonsentrasi kita bisa lebih fokus dalam menetapkan sasaran utama apa yang ingin kita capai dan bagaimana cara untuk mewujudkannya. Konsentrasi mutlak diperlukan agar dapat menjadi Wiraniaga Sejati yang bisa fokus dalam menjual produknya.
Napoleon Hill pun menunjukkan bagaimana berbagai prinsip menjual ini sukses diterapkan oleh pengusaha paling berpengaruh di Amerika, Henry Ford. Bagaimana Ford yang lahir dengan kemiskinan serta buta huruf bisa bangkit dan berjuang menggapai kesuksesan. Impian dan tujuannya hanya satu, yaitu menciptakan kereta tak berkuda yang bisa dijangkau oleh petani dan masyarakat umum. Lewat sasaran tunggal yang pasti dan bekerja lebih banyak dan baik tanpa terikat waktu, membuat Henry Ford berhasil membangun perusahaan mobil FORD. Di saat para buruh berdemo menuntut kenaikan upah, Ford memilih untuk merangkul karyawannya dengan memberikan gaji $5.00. Langkahnya ini banyak dikecam oleh sesama pengusaha otomotif dan diprediksi akan mengalami kebangkrutan. Namun, di balik keputusannya itu sebenarnya Ford memberikan upah lebih tinggi agar memicu karyawannya agar mempertahankan pekerjaan mereka dengan memberikan pekerjaan terbaik sehingga kualitas produk bisa terjaga. Sosok Henry Ford merupakan salah satu contoh dari bagaimana prinsip-prinsip dalam menjual yang dirumuskan oleh Napoleon Hill bisa membawa kita menuju ke kesuksesan.
Secara keseluruhan How to Sell Your Way Through Life merupakan buku berisi prinsip-prinsip menjual yang telah diteliti dan dikembangkan oleh Napoleon Hill selama seperempat abad yang dapat menunjukkan cara dan etika dalam meraih kesuksesan. Pemaparan dan contoh yang diberikan oleh Napoleon Hill lewat tokoh-tokoh berpengaruh di Amerika, khususnya Henry Ford, memberikan gambaran yang jelas dan mantap akan bagaimana prinsip-prinsip ini diterapkan. Kesimpulan yang bisa saya ambil dalam buku ini adalah jika ingin menjadi seorang Wiraniaga Sejati kita harus menetapkan satu tujuan, memberi dan bekerja lebih dari imbalan yang diberikan, serta tidak menjatuhkan orang lain selama proses itu berlangsung. Mungkin sebagian besar prinsip yang ada tidak ada sesuatu yang khusus dan berbeda dari buku-buku self-improvement lainnya, namun Hill berhasil menyajikannya secara ringkas dan padat. Kekurangan buku ini mungkin terletak di beberapa bagian yang menurut saya ada penjelasan materi yang sepertinya diulang-ulang dan sedikit menimbulkan kebosanan. Buku klasik tentang cara dan berperilaku dalam menjual yang mudah diaplikasikan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari bahkan bisa menembus zaman.
September 7, 2021
A must read
In less than 2 months, I have read it 3 times. Full of powerful lessons, which can change your life for better
In less than 2 months, I have read it 3 times. Full of powerful lessons, which can change your life for better
July 11, 2025
This book surprised me bc it was quite different than what i expected when i picked it up. It was an easy to read book that doesnt bore you with personal stories. The insights come fast, and many feel timeless. some parts feel repetitive, and Hill can drift into idealism that doesn’t always match reality. He says the world is supposed to get better if people reads this book and a lot of years passed by people on the whole havent changed much and are still the same, so even if it is the truth, on its own isnt enough.
Hill’s message is simple: if you want to influence others, you must first master yourself. With discipline, character and clarity of purpose.
“The master salesman is a master of others because he is master of himself.”
This isn’t just about business it’s about how we show up in the world. he reminds us that our habits, thoughts, and even our attitude are things we “sell” every day, whether we realise it or not.
“People buy personalities and ideas much more quickly than they buy merchandise.”
At its core, book is about service. Selling isn’t manipulation-it’s helping. It’s giving before getting. And he makes it clear that no lasting success comes without sacrifice.
“You cannot be successful without paying the price of success.”
Hill’s message is simple: if you want to influence others, you must first master yourself. With discipline, character and clarity of purpose.
“The master salesman is a master of others because he is master of himself.”
This isn’t just about business it’s about how we show up in the world. he reminds us that our habits, thoughts, and even our attitude are things we “sell” every day, whether we realise it or not.
“People buy personalities and ideas much more quickly than they buy merchandise.”
At its core, book is about service. Selling isn’t manipulation-it’s helping. It’s giving before getting. And he makes it clear that no lasting success comes without sacrifice.
“You cannot be successful without paying the price of success.”
February 4, 2021
This book is incredibly long. It first started with the principles of sales negotiation, followed by the principles of life. All the principles are laid out in Napoleon Hill's famous book Think and Grow Rich. The 3rd part of the book focused on Henry Ford, the American industrialist and business magnate of Ford Motor Company. Part 4 of the book is about managing and working with people.
The book could easily be split up into 2-3 books. But since most books cost roughly the same amount, this book is definitely worth reading. I like the first half of the book more as it is more tuned towards sales.
Part One The Principles of Practical Psychology Used in Successful Negotiation 1
Chapter 1 Introduction 5
Chapter 2 You Need Intelligent Promotion to Succeed 12
Chapter 3 The Strategy of Master Salesmanship 27
Chapter 4 Qualities the Master Salesman Must Develop 38
Chapter 5 Autosuggestion, the First Step in Salesmanship 49
Chapter 6 The Master Mind 53
Chapter 7 Concentration 55
Chapter 8 Initiative and Leadership 62
Chapter 9 Qualifying the Prospective Buyer 68
Chapter 10 Neutralizing the Prospective Buyer’s Mind 74
Chapter 11 The Art of Closing a Sale 81
Part Two The Use of Salesmanship in Marketing Personal Services 91
Chapter 12 Choosing Your Job 95
Chapter 13 Selecting a Definite Major Aim as Your Life Work 101
Chapter 14 The Habit of Doing More than Paid for 104
Chapter 15 A Pleasing Personality 110
Chapter 16 Cooperation 118
Chapter 17 How to Create a Job 120
Chapter 18 How to Choose an Occupation 122
Chapter 19 How to Budget Your Time 130
Chapter 20 The Master Plan for Getting a Position 137
Part Three What You May Learn from Henry Ford 149
Chapter 21 Singleness of Purpose 153
Chapter 22 Persistence 157
Chapter 23 Faith 160
Chapter 24 Decision 165
Chapter 25 Sportsmanship 168
Chapter 26 Budgeting of Time and Expenditures 172
Chapter 27 Humility 174
Chapter 28 The Habit of Doing More than One is Paid to Do 176
Chapter 29 Ford the Master Salesman 181
Chapter 30 Accumulation of Power 187
Chapter 31 Self-control 190
Chapter 32 Organized Effort 193
Chapter 33 Personal Initiative 196
Part Four A Rule for Winning Friends That Has Stood the Test of More than 4,000 Years of Time 201
Chapter 34 ‘‘If I Were President!’’ 205
Chapter 35 The Golden Rule in Use 212
Chapter 36 Mental Attitude Must Be Right 218
Chapter 37 Some Personal Experiences 223
Chapter 38 The War between Employers and Employees 226
Chapter 39 The New World 232
Chapter 40 Rounding Out Your Success Qualities for Leadership 243
additional notes:
Avoid high press
pos feel
sex, love, hope, fear, greed
Mastermind
Conc One Chief Aim.
More value and serv
Needs
Crea conf desi act
Sinc
Dom, assu sale, never waver
Set high pr, q
Repeat what he say
Congrats him on his good judgement and exercise of caution but while banker may know loan, no one knows the situation as much as you do.
Persist more
Don't delay
Spirit
Result
Serve more, better
Peace kind pos love generous
right tots, right ment att
Dreamers with cour
worry has no use
death
The book could easily be split up into 2-3 books. But since most books cost roughly the same amount, this book is definitely worth reading. I like the first half of the book more as it is more tuned towards sales.
Part One The Principles of Practical Psychology Used in Successful Negotiation 1
Chapter 1 Introduction 5
Chapter 2 You Need Intelligent Promotion to Succeed 12
Chapter 3 The Strategy of Master Salesmanship 27
Chapter 4 Qualities the Master Salesman Must Develop 38
Chapter 5 Autosuggestion, the First Step in Salesmanship 49
Chapter 6 The Master Mind 53
Chapter 7 Concentration 55
Chapter 8 Initiative and Leadership 62
Chapter 9 Qualifying the Prospective Buyer 68
Chapter 10 Neutralizing the Prospective Buyer’s Mind 74
Chapter 11 The Art of Closing a Sale 81
Part Two The Use of Salesmanship in Marketing Personal Services 91
Chapter 12 Choosing Your Job 95
Chapter 13 Selecting a Definite Major Aim as Your Life Work 101
Chapter 14 The Habit of Doing More than Paid for 104
Chapter 15 A Pleasing Personality 110
Chapter 16 Cooperation 118
Chapter 17 How to Create a Job 120
Chapter 18 How to Choose an Occupation 122
Chapter 19 How to Budget Your Time 130
Chapter 20 The Master Plan for Getting a Position 137
Part Three What You May Learn from Henry Ford 149
Chapter 21 Singleness of Purpose 153
Chapter 22 Persistence 157
Chapter 23 Faith 160
Chapter 24 Decision 165
Chapter 25 Sportsmanship 168
Chapter 26 Budgeting of Time and Expenditures 172
Chapter 27 Humility 174
Chapter 28 The Habit of Doing More than One is Paid to Do 176
Chapter 29 Ford the Master Salesman 181
Chapter 30 Accumulation of Power 187
Chapter 31 Self-control 190
Chapter 32 Organized Effort 193
Chapter 33 Personal Initiative 196
Part Four A Rule for Winning Friends That Has Stood the Test of More than 4,000 Years of Time 201
Chapter 34 ‘‘If I Were President!’’ 205
Chapter 35 The Golden Rule in Use 212
Chapter 36 Mental Attitude Must Be Right 218
Chapter 37 Some Personal Experiences 223
Chapter 38 The War between Employers and Employees 226
Chapter 39 The New World 232
Chapter 40 Rounding Out Your Success Qualities for Leadership 243
additional notes:
Avoid high press
pos feel
sex, love, hope, fear, greed
Mastermind
Conc One Chief Aim.
More value and serv
Needs
Crea conf desi act
Sinc
Dom, assu sale, never waver
Set high pr, q
Repeat what he say
Congrats him on his good judgement and exercise of caution but while banker may know loan, no one knows the situation as much as you do.
Persist more
Don't delay
Spirit
Result
Serve more, better
Peace kind pos love generous
right tots, right ment att
Dreamers with cour
worry has no use
death
January 30, 2015
Page 23 says that promotion always comes from direct frankness, and never from flattery.
Everyone must start by gaining something by the use of words, and learning how to appeal to the 9 basic motives is the only way to do so successfully - page 45.
The rest of the book is the application of Napoleon Hill's 17 principles of success to this specific subject, which have been amply explored elsewhere already.
Everyone must start by gaining something by the use of words, and learning how to appeal to the 9 basic motives is the only way to do so successfully - page 45.
The rest of the book is the application of Napoleon Hill's 17 principles of success to this specific subject, which have been amply explored elsewhere already.
December 16, 2017
I looked for a statement that says "You need to do this..."
Instead found this "You need have no fear of competition from the person who says, I'm not paid to do this and I'll not do it. He will never be a dangerous competitor for your job. But watch out for the fellow who remains at his work until it is finished and performs a little more than is expected of him, for he may challenge you at the post and pass you at the grandstand.
Instead found this "You need have no fear of competition from the person who says, I'm not paid to do this and I'll not do it. He will never be a dangerous competitor for your job. But watch out for the fellow who remains at his work until it is finished and performs a little more than is expected of him, for he may challenge you at the post and pass you at the grandstand.
November 13, 2018
Được xem là người khai sinh ra bộ môn khoa học về thành công, Napoleon Hill đã dành gần như trọn đời để phân tích, nghiên cứu, xây dựng và giảng dạy những triết lý, nguyên tắc cốt lõi, nền tảng nhất có thể đưa một người đến cái đích thành công. Trải qua khảo nghiệm thời gian gần một thế kỷ, những triết lý thành công của Hill đã chứng tỏ giá trị bền vững và đúng đắn qua nhiều biến đổi xã hội.
“Để thế giới biết bạn là ai” là một công trình tầm cỡ về khoa học thành công, không phải những thành công bề nổi, hào nhoáng của bạc tiền, mà kiểu thành công vững bền, đến từ nền tảng con người bên trong bạn.
Đây là một cuốn sách về nghệ thuật bán hàng, nhưng nó lại không dạy bạn cách để bán một món hàng cụ thể. Có một sự thật là tất cả chúng ta đều là người bán hàng, bất kể chúng ta là ai, theo nghề nghiệp gì, hoạt động trong lĩnh vực nào, bất kể đâu là đam mê mà ta đang theo đuổi. Bạn không nhất thiết phải bán một món hàng cụ thể mới là người bán hàng, mỗi lúc bạn chuyện trò cùng ai đó, chia sẻ một ý kiến, giải thích một ý tưởng, chính là bạn đang bán ra món sở hữu giá trị nhất của bạn – chính bạn. Mọi dịch vụ, trí tuệ, ý tưởng, kỹ năng của bạn đều là một “món hàng” mà bạn bán ra cho đời, để thu về sự thịnh vượng cả về vật chất lẫn tinh thần. Hơn ba mươi chương sách là những phân tích, dẫn chứng và những đúc kết sâu sắc về việc bạn làm thế nào nổi bật lên được giá trị bản thân, làm thế nào thể hiện được trọn vẹn khả năng, tiềm năng của mình, và làm thế nào để được công nhận đúng với giá trị thật của bạn. Bạn có thể là một tài năng xuất chúng, có thể là người dồi dào những ý tưởng tuyệt vời, bạn có thể có những kỹ năng xuất sắc, nhưng nếu bạn không biết cách thể hiện và phát huy chúng, không biết cách quảng bá chính mình, bạn vẫn sẽ mãi là con số không giữa đám đông những người kém cỏi hơn mình.
Giống như mọi cuốn sách khác của Napoleon Hill, ta không bắt gặp ở đây những mánh khóe hay thủ đoạn thu phục nhân tâm, những chiêu trò để xây dựng thứ thành công tạm bợ, ngắn ngủi. Điều Napoleon Hill hướng đến vẫn là giá trị cốt lõi, là con người bên trong chúng ta và dựa trên nền tảng đó mà xây dựng con đường thành công bền vững.
Vẫn với ngôn ngữ mượt mà và giọng văn duyên dáng, ở cuốn sách này, Hill sẽ để tâm trí bạn có sự kết nối tạm thời với những con người đã sống một cuộc đời trọn vẹn hạnh phúc, được cấp cho mọi thứ họ muốn trong đời mà không tổn hại đến lợi ích của bất kỳ ai.
Cuốn sách gồm bốn phần. Phần một miêu tả triết lý đàm phán thông qua hoạt động của những người đã quảng bá bản thân thành công mà không gây ra va chạm trong các mối quan hệ với người khác. Trọn cả phần hai được dành để nói về triết lý của việc quảng bá dịch vụ cá nhân cho mọi tính cách, đặc biệt nhấn mạnh vào những câu chuyện có thật, mang giá trị tuyệt vời đối với những người trẻ mới bắt đầu sự nghiệp. Phần ba chủ yếu phân tích toàn diện về những phương pháp mà một người giàu có bậc nhất nước Mỹ, Henry Ford, đã dùng để quảng bá bản thân, để từ một người nghèo khó trở thành một người nổi tiếng và giàu có.
Những câu chuyện có thật được kể trong bốn phần của cuốn sách này không chỉ đơn thuần là được viết lại. Đây là những câu chuyện về những cuộc đời đã được sống bởi những người đàn ông, phụ nữ góp phần đưa nước Mỹ trở thành một đất nước công nghiệp vĩ đại nhất thế giới. Cuốn sách là chứa đựng những nguyên tắc vượt thời gian này là dành cho tất cả chúng ta, những ai không muốn bị hòa tan, chìm lẫn giữa thế giới rộng lớn, nhiều biến động này.
https://firstnews.com.vn/vi/tac-pham/...
“Để thế giới biết bạn là ai” là một công trình tầm cỡ về khoa học thành công, không phải những thành công bề nổi, hào nhoáng của bạc tiền, mà kiểu thành công vững bền, đến từ nền tảng con người bên trong bạn.
Đây là một cuốn sách về nghệ thuật bán hàng, nhưng nó lại không dạy bạn cách để bán một món hàng cụ thể. Có một sự thật là tất cả chúng ta đều là người bán hàng, bất kể chúng ta là ai, theo nghề nghiệp gì, hoạt động trong lĩnh vực nào, bất kể đâu là đam mê mà ta đang theo đuổi. Bạn không nhất thiết phải bán một món hàng cụ thể mới là người bán hàng, mỗi lúc bạn chuyện trò cùng ai đó, chia sẻ một ý kiến, giải thích một ý tưởng, chính là bạn đang bán ra món sở hữu giá trị nhất của bạn – chính bạn. Mọi dịch vụ, trí tuệ, ý tưởng, kỹ năng của bạn đều là một “món hàng” mà bạn bán ra cho đời, để thu về sự thịnh vượng cả về vật chất lẫn tinh thần. Hơn ba mươi chương sách là những phân tích, dẫn chứng và những đúc kết sâu sắc về việc bạn làm thế nào nổi bật lên được giá trị bản thân, làm thế nào thể hiện được trọn vẹn khả năng, tiềm năng của mình, và làm thế nào để được công nhận đúng với giá trị thật của bạn. Bạn có thể là một tài năng xuất chúng, có thể là người dồi dào những ý tưởng tuyệt vời, bạn có thể có những kỹ năng xuất sắc, nhưng nếu bạn không biết cách thể hiện và phát huy chúng, không biết cách quảng bá chính mình, bạn vẫn sẽ mãi là con số không giữa đám đông những người kém cỏi hơn mình.
Giống như mọi cuốn sách khác của Napoleon Hill, ta không bắt gặp ở đây những mánh khóe hay thủ đoạn thu phục nhân tâm, những chiêu trò để xây dựng thứ thành công tạm bợ, ngắn ngủi. Điều Napoleon Hill hướng đến vẫn là giá trị cốt lõi, là con người bên trong chúng ta và dựa trên nền tảng đó mà xây dựng con đường thành công bền vững.
Vẫn với ngôn ngữ mượt mà và giọng văn duyên dáng, ở cuốn sách này, Hill sẽ để tâm trí bạn có sự kết nối tạm thời với những con người đã sống một cuộc đời trọn vẹn hạnh phúc, được cấp cho mọi thứ họ muốn trong đời mà không tổn hại đến lợi ích của bất kỳ ai.
Cuốn sách gồm bốn phần. Phần một miêu tả triết lý đàm phán thông qua hoạt động của những người đã quảng bá bản thân thành công mà không gây ra va chạm trong các mối quan hệ với người khác. Trọn cả phần hai được dành để nói về triết lý của việc quảng bá dịch vụ cá nhân cho mọi tính cách, đặc biệt nhấn mạnh vào những câu chuyện có thật, mang giá trị tuyệt vời đối với những người trẻ mới bắt đầu sự nghiệp. Phần ba chủ yếu phân tích toàn diện về những phương pháp mà một người giàu có bậc nhất nước Mỹ, Henry Ford, đã dùng để quảng bá bản thân, để từ một người nghèo khó trở thành một người nổi tiếng và giàu có.
Những câu chuyện có thật được kể trong bốn phần của cuốn sách này không chỉ đơn thuần là được viết lại. Đây là những câu chuyện về những cuộc đời đã được sống bởi những người đàn ông, phụ nữ góp phần đưa nước Mỹ trở thành một đất nước công nghiệp vĩ đại nhất thế giới. Cuốn sách là chứa đựng những nguyên tắc vượt thời gian này là dành cho tất cả chúng ta, những ai không muốn bị hòa tan, chìm lẫn giữa thế giới rộng lớn, nhiều biến động này.
https://firstnews.com.vn/vi/tac-pham/...
January 6, 2025
In the connected and instantaneous communication world we live in today — this book was ahead of its time and more relevant now than ever before.
It seems we are all somewhat selling ourselves one way or another through life whether on a personal or commercial level — ie our beliefs, ideas and ways of seeing things on the personal —- all the way to our brand, message or product on the business level and more.
Marketing weirdly due to connecting these dots has become
an topic of great interest and passion for me. This book really is a great explanation why and will help you thrive within to “Sell Your Way Through Life” as contained in its appropriately name title. My review won’t do it justice and I highly recommend getting this book to discover what “Selling” can mean in your life in ways you may not have considered before …
The only reason I have not given it 5 stars is because I’m familiar with the authors work - such as “Think and Grow Rich”
- which a lot of this information is similar and overlaps with which makes it not as original as a stand alone product but rehashed work somewhat at times
To Our Continued Success!
Seemy
Waseem.tv/Blog
👆🏼 P.S -
If you found this review helpful - I’d like to invite you to discover more on our blog. Where the community share some of our most important insights to level up each others knowledge 💡- from experience in studying books like this, training programs, podcasts and much more - visit the blog link above to find out more.
P.P.S 😅 - You probably noticed from my profile that I’ve reviewed a LOT of books over the years now - if you love seeking knowledge like me I’d love to connect with you further as a like minded person (send me a friend invite! 😀) - Also if you are curious - here is my preferred and recommended resource for seeking timeless wisdom - Check it out via the website invite link below 👇🏼 (You’ll be able to claim some awesome books for free 📚)
https://Waseem.tv/GoodReadsBookInvite
It seems we are all somewhat selling ourselves one way or another through life whether on a personal or commercial level — ie our beliefs, ideas and ways of seeing things on the personal —- all the way to our brand, message or product on the business level and more.
Marketing weirdly due to connecting these dots has become
an topic of great interest and passion for me. This book really is a great explanation why and will help you thrive within to “Sell Your Way Through Life” as contained in its appropriately name title. My review won’t do it justice and I highly recommend getting this book to discover what “Selling” can mean in your life in ways you may not have considered before …
The only reason I have not given it 5 stars is because I’m familiar with the authors work - such as “Think and Grow Rich”
- which a lot of this information is similar and overlaps with which makes it not as original as a stand alone product but rehashed work somewhat at times
To Our Continued Success!
Seemy
Waseem.tv/Blog
👆🏼 P.S -
If you found this review helpful - I’d like to invite you to discover more on our blog. Where the community share some of our most important insights to level up each others knowledge 💡- from experience in studying books like this, training programs, podcasts and much more - visit the blog link above to find out more.
P.P.S 😅 - You probably noticed from my profile that I’ve reviewed a LOT of books over the years now - if you love seeking knowledge like me I’d love to connect with you further as a like minded person (send me a friend invite! 😀) - Also if you are curious - here is my preferred and recommended resource for seeking timeless wisdom - Check it out via the website invite link below 👇🏼 (You’ll be able to claim some awesome books for free 📚)
https://Waseem.tv/GoodReadsBookInvite
June 22, 2024
"How to Sell Your Way Through Life" by Napoleon Hill, originally published in 1939, remains a timeless guide on mastering the art of sales and persuasion. Hill, known for his classic "Think and Grow Rich," delves into the principles of selling that are applicable not only in business but in all areas of life.
Hill presents a comprehensive approach to selling, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence, a pleasing personality, and the ability to persuade. He covers essential techniques such as storytelling, active listening, and understanding the audience's needs. The book is structured to provide practical advice on building trust, providing exceptional value, and overcoming objections.
The primary themes include the significance of self-belief, the development of a likable demeanor, and the mastery of persuasive techniques. Hill also focuses on the importance of setting goals, planning, and maintaining resilience in the face of setbacks. These principles are designed to enhance both personal and professional success.
"How to Sell Your Way Through Life" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their sales skills and overall effectiveness in communication. Hill's timeless wisdom and practical advice provide a solid foundation for achieving success. This book is a must-read for those seeking to enhance their persuasive abilities and achieve their goals.
Hill presents a comprehensive approach to selling, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence, a pleasing personality, and the ability to persuade. He covers essential techniques such as storytelling, active listening, and understanding the audience's needs. The book is structured to provide practical advice on building trust, providing exceptional value, and overcoming objections.
The primary themes include the significance of self-belief, the development of a likable demeanor, and the mastery of persuasive techniques. Hill also focuses on the importance of setting goals, planning, and maintaining resilience in the face of setbacks. These principles are designed to enhance both personal and professional success.
"How to Sell Your Way Through Life" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their sales skills and overall effectiveness in communication. Hill's timeless wisdom and practical advice provide a solid foundation for achieving success. This book is a must-read for those seeking to enhance their persuasive abilities and achieve their goals.
March 5, 2025
Napoleon Hill’s How to Sell Your Way Through Life is more than just a sales book—it’s a masterclass in the mindset of persuasion, influence, and success. While the lessons on salesmanship are invaluable, the book extends far beyond selling in a traditional sense. Hill offers timeless principles on human nature, self-discipline, and personal achievement that are just as relevant today as they were in the late 1930s.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the book is how it captures the zeitgeist of the era, with references to the New Deal, labor unions, and the post-Depression economic landscape. It’s an insightful look into the mindset of ambition during a time of recovery. However, the Henry Ford chapters felt out of place and didn’t age well, making them less engaging compared to the rest of the book.
Overall, it’s a fantastic read for anyone interested in developing a winning mentality—not just in sales, but in life. Hill’s wisdom remains practical, motivating, and deeply relevant, making this book a worthwhile addition to any personal development library.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the book is how it captures the zeitgeist of the era, with references to the New Deal, labor unions, and the post-Depression economic landscape. It’s an insightful look into the mindset of ambition during a time of recovery. However, the Henry Ford chapters felt out of place and didn’t age well, making them less engaging compared to the rest of the book.
Overall, it’s a fantastic read for anyone interested in developing a winning mentality—not just in sales, but in life. Hill’s wisdom remains practical, motivating, and deeply relevant, making this book a worthwhile addition to any personal development library.
July 13, 2023
I should say this book is pretty decent and has managed to help both the audience by catering to salesmen/women and people who are thinking of building a career as a marketeer. I am only halfway through the book as yet but there were way too many instances that resonated well with me in terms of the techniques of selling a service or cracking a deal. Those little nuisances that even professionals overlook at times are mentioned succinctly to drive the point home.
I had to push myself really hard to read through the chapter of Mr. Henry Ford for some reason it felt as if the author was trying to endorse Mr. Ford to the world. I do not have anything against Mr. Ford or any values or stands he behold but just that the author could have done a great job of talking about those values Mr. Ford imbibed without actually writing excessively about him.
I had to push myself really hard to read through the chapter of Mr. Henry Ford for some reason it felt as if the author was trying to endorse Mr. Ford to the world. I do not have anything against Mr. Ford or any values or stands he behold but just that the author could have done a great job of talking about those values Mr. Ford imbibed without actually writing excessively about him.
January 7, 2025
Napoleon Hill’s How to Sell Your Way Through Life is a masterclass in understanding human nature and building trust in both personal and professional relationships. Known for his classic Think and Grow Rich, Hill offers practical advice and timeless wisdom that goes beyond selling and into the heart of effective communication. One key takeaway is the importance of a "Pleasing Personality"—the idea that kindness, confidence, and genuine interest in others can open doors and create opportunities in any area of life. It’s an insightful read for anyone looking to enhance their influence and build lasting connections.
November 14, 2019
Very conscise and to the point.Painstaking efforts by the Author to bring out the intricacies and positive traits of people who have been successful in their respective fields. The principles of success which has used Mr Henry Ford as an example is substantial and one wonders how a man of his disposition was able to take on the those who opposed him during his times. A powerful book, worth every penny and is also the foundation for many books on success which have been published later on.
February 6, 2022
The book is a great insight into Napoleons thinking process and shows a new perspective compared to his other materials.
It holds very useful philosophies and strategies for current time.
On the first read the language is tough to read and odd, seemengly boring , only second read has provided me with more insight and valuable lessons.
The examples and situations are old, yet so easily connected to the current situation in the market place and generally in society.
It holds very useful philosophies and strategies for current time.
On the first read the language is tough to read and odd, seemengly boring , only second read has provided me with more insight and valuable lessons.
The examples and situations are old, yet so easily connected to the current situation in the market place and generally in society.
January 18, 2024
Algunas recomendaciones buenas en los primeros capítulos sobre ventas, luego más allá de la mitad del libro se vuelve una felación a Ford y lo grandioso que fue, todo para sostener la idea inicial de los principios de todo vendedor/triunfador/exitoso y cómo mejorar en tu situación actual. Pocas cosas prácticas, ni estadísticas y métodos más tangibles, el libro es más de "tu actitud y aptitud ante x cosa".
June 15, 2025
It's amazing to read older books like this one and discover that the author is still discussing something that's happening today. The fact that the book was published in 1939, and Napoleon Hill was talking about the world needing dreamers with courage, and that it's still true today in 2025 is mind-blowing to me.
I agree with most of the book, and I love the fact that as much of a sales book as it is a personal development book.
I agree with most of the book, and I love the fact that as much of a sales book as it is a personal development book.
May 11, 2023
J’adore toujours cet auteur mais ce livre revisite ce qu’il dit déjà dans les autres. J’ai beaucoup plus aimé Réfléchissez et devenez riches. Il a été écrit à l’époque de la grande dépression alors certaines explications sont désuètes.Néanmoins il porte quand même à la réflexion.
August 20, 2025
Started on Audible and finished on YT, both with excellent narrators.
Another excellent work of his, filled with common sense and good reminders. A lot of little gold nuggets, so I definitely recommend reading (or listening to) it.
Another excellent work of his, filled with common sense and good reminders. A lot of little gold nuggets, so I definitely recommend reading (or listening to) it.
October 31, 2018
A escrita é muito cansativa e os ensinamentos são muito pouco. É mais uma gabação dos trabalhos de Ford e o tanto que ele é fã. Mas só isso mesmo.
March 6, 2019
It is a great book, if you're unemployed, just read this book and you'll find a job sooner than you think.
April 13, 2020
cuốn này kiểu với tuy duy kinh doanh hoặc là tư duy thuyết trình !! có thể k hợp với mình những mình sẽ đọc lại vào một lần gần nhất
February 12, 2021
Great N. Hill read! Amazing that most of these still apply in today’s time
April 3, 2021
Se você quiser saber quais as partes do livro que mais me chamaram atenção, clique no link: https://esselivroeuli.blogspot.com/20...
September 11, 2021
Très bon livre mais les techniques sont un peut passez de date
December 18, 2023
Brilliant! A must-read as a userguide to 'Life'.
February 16, 2025
Learned the concept of being a Go-Giver, instead of a Go-Getter.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 14, 2023
TLDR is to render useful service to others. Go above and beyond, and never the bare minimum.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 39 reviews