Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill · first published 1937
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Depression-era self-help on mindset, persistence and goal-setting, valued for shifting readers from negative to positive thinking and for motivation to keep going. Suits aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone feeling stuck.
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Napoleon Hill's quintessential volume _Think and grow rich_, the all-time bestseller in the field of professional success, outlines the laws of success and sets the standard of today's motivational thinking.
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…where he recently won $100 in a NASCAR betting pool." Something tells me that is probably not the best approach. I have written to the reporter for their address so I can send a copy of Napolean Hill's Think and Grow Rich. A single passage from the book lifted me from a deep depression while stuck penniless in Japan to creating and surpassing my most cherished goals.
on “For Many Americans, Nowhere to Go but Down” ↗How to win friends and influence people - Carnegie Think and grow rich - Napoleon Hill That last one made something click in my head but I find it hard to describe what it is exactly. The key concepts that I learned from this book are in my thoughts and actions every single…
on “Ask HN: What book changed your life?” ↗The Inner Game of Tennis Think And Grow Rich - I based my cover letter off of some of the concepts in this book and it has worked remarkably well.
on “Ask HN: What are your favorite books?” ↗…at the age I was at) I'm OK – You're OK, guide to transactional analysis by Thomas Harris Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships by Eric Berne Trances We Live by Stephen Wolinsky Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Zen and the Art of Leadership by Thomas Cleary
on “The Delusional Scam of the Self-Help Book Industry” ↗An oldie but goodie is from Think and Grow Rich: http://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Napoleon-Hill/dp/04492... Develop one Definitive Chief Aim. It's a very specific medium to long-term goal (1 - 20 years or so) with a specific deadline. Repeat…
on “Ask HN: Setting Goals” ↗Yes. The book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill does exactly this. It's an oldie but goodie. http://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Napoleon-Hill/dp/04492... It's how Bruce Lee set his goal: I, Bruce Lee, will be the first highest…
on “Ask HN: do you have a five year plan?” ↗…people actually followed the advice they read, every self-help writer would be out of a job. I once read through a few books but never took initiative to change anything in my life. Then I stumbled upon "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill, and it was so effective at changing my attitude that I've never bothered to read any more self-help books or blogs afterwards.
on “Nobody's Going to Help You, and That's Awesome” ↗1. Think and Grow Rich - by Napolean Hill 2. Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story - by Arnold Schwarzenegger 3. The Motivation Hacker - by Nick Winter.
on “Ask HN: What book changed your life in 2013?” ↗If you're after a better book on this subject, save your time and read the classic "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill.
on “The Millionaire Fastlane” ↗…building a robust program. Strong code, strong functionality, Great User Interface. You got a hit. Fight for something in your life. That's a huge one, that's where passion lives. Check out a book called Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Those are the 13 skills to master to become confident. Real World Experience that you can use immediately. Books on Leadership is another great resource.
on “Ask HN: Becoming more confident?” ↗Some Iconic Business Books I loved and are Worth Reading IMHO. Use Your Noodle and Get The Boodle (aka Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill - that was his proposed but rejected title), Influence, The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini, Be My Guest - Conrad Hilton Autobiography, Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography, The…
on “The Best Business Book I’ve Ever Read (2014)” ↗The Personal MBA. Deep Work. How to Win Friends and Influence People. Think and Grow Rich. The E-Myth Revisited. The Science of Selling. (stuff about stoicism)
on “Ask HN: Books you wish you had read earlier?” ↗…it simple to save us all time to START reading. Read these 3 books, even if its just one chapter of each book in any order, but READ them! They will change your mind more than any money ever can. ·THINK AND GROW RICH - Napoleon Hill · GRIT - Angela Duckworth · THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE - Rick Warren
on “How poverty changes your mindset” ↗Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. It really opened my mind to so many fascinating mental constructs. I’ve probably read a half a dozen times and take something new from it each time I re-read it.
on “Ask HN: What was the one book that you read and it actually changed your life?” ↗I recommend these books, in this order: Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill (this is timeless!! MUST READ) The Personal MBA - Josh Kaufman (this will give you a well-rounded education on business, if I had this before college I wouldn't have been a Business Management…
on “Ask HN: What are some books for first-time entrepreneurs?” ↗