5 comments about Succeed and Grow Rich through Persuasion: Revised Edition.

1. I have to admit that I am a confirmed fan of Napolean Hill. I love Think & Grow Rich, have bought many copies and recently added the new and revised hardback to my library.
   
   Succeed and Grow Rich Through Persuasion was one of those books that was collecting dust on my library shelf. I had browsed t his book a couple of times, but never read it completely. In fact, I have been doing that with a lot of my books recently.
   
   The principles in Succeed and Grow Rich are like the principles in Think & Grow Rich. They are timeless. And they work. If you want to master persuasion, read this book.



2. The first batch of significant books that had the greatest influence on me in terms of attaining personal achievement includes mostly Napoleon Hill's books:
   
   - The Law of Success;
   - Think & Grow Rich;
   - The Keys to Success;
   - Success through a Positive Mental Attitude;
   - Succeed & Grow Rich through Persuasion;
   
   The others were from Clement Stone, Dale Carnegie, & Earl Nightingale.
   
   That was the early 70's when I had just started work as a young engineer.
   
   The author, Napoleon Hill, had impressed me most by his relentless dedication in spending some two to three decades of his life in pursuing & researching the success secrets of the rich & famous...with a little help from Andrew Carnegie, of course.
   
   As matter of fact, many of the famous people he interviewed were also favourite role models of mine e.g. Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, just to name a few
   
   Till this day, I have never forgotten what he said:
   
   "The most powerful instrument we have in our hands is the power of our mind."
   
   I have never ceased to be fascinated by the simplicity & the potency of his ABCs of personal achievement: CONCEIVE, BELIEVE & ACHIEVE!
   
   It is certainly enlightening to note that even Stephen Covey had drew inspiration from Napoleon Hill's work even though he never made that credit. He only admitted that the
   7 Habits had its origins from "200 years of success literature in the United States." That remark itself is self explanatory.
   
   Anthony Robbin's Mastery program as embodied in his books as well as his audio/video resources is no exception, even though he has been influenced in larger extent by NLP.
   
   If you look at & compare the 17 principles of personal achievement in 'The Law of Success' &/or the 13 Steps to Riches in 'Think & Grow Rich', one can obviously see the uncanny resemblance of the 7 Habits & the Mastery principles...in one way or another.
   
   At this juncture, let me outline the principal theme of each book:
   
   The Law of Success: the original course on the fundamentals of success - all the seventeen essential principles of personal achievement;
   Think & Grow Rich: The seventeen essential principles are reframed & condensed in terms of thirteen concrete steps to wealth creation (in actuality, this is a condensation of the Law of Success);
   The Keys to Success: a further elaboration of the seventeen essential principles with concrete suggestions, exercises & advice;
   Success Through Positive Mental Attitude: joint authorship with Clement Stone, with a further emphasis on developing a positive mental attitude;
   Succeed & Grow Rich Through Persuasion: joint authorship with Clement Stone, with a further emphasis on developing master salesmanship & networking;
   [It is pertinent to note that Clement Stone actually built his insurance business empire with these principles.]
   
   My most productive, personal learning experience from Napoleon Hill's work is the understanding - & application - of his success principle #1: Develop Definiteness of Purpose.
   
   [Very surprisingly, J Y Pillay, former Chairman of Singapore Airlines, - who had been credited for building the airline to what it is today, A GREAT WAY TO FLY! - also credited his work axiom to this same success principle, but he attributed it to an ancient Hindu scripture known as Bhagavad Gita.]
   
   I am certainly gratified to note that Napoleon Hill's work had casted so much influence on - & empowered - so many people in the world, including myself.



3. I'm still in the middle of this book. Some of it is a little silly, and I gleam over those parts in a rush. They are relatively few and far in between, and the wealth of useful knowledge and insight throughout the rest of the book is worth it. I am beginning to apply many of the principles for the first time... its not a magic formula, but it has initiated noticeable progress where before I was stagnating for some time. Its small and easy to carry around to read when you only have one or two minutes available.
   
   The only strange thing about this edition is that authorship is credited to Napoleon Hill, but much of the book speaks of Hill in third person, as if the revising author (who I think is W. Clement Stone) takes liberty to speak on behalf of the original author.



4. you positively must.
   
   Rarely have I ever come across anything as uplifting and inspiring as this book. If you have a dream, whether it be to own your own business, or to help starving children around the world, or simply to have a healthy happy life, the keys to finding and unlocking those things within yourself are contained in this book.



5. As difficult and improbable as it might seem to match the excellence of Think & Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill accomplished the task with this book. If Succeed & Grow Rich Through Persuasion has any weakness, it is that it followed Think & Grow Rich that already introduced us to may of these fine principles.
   
   Napoleon Hill has the astounding ability to communicate success principles in a resounding nature. He uses real world illustrations that provide timeless examples to justify his points. Hill follows his book of principals with a full chapter on motivational epigrams that will leave even the most lethargic of people energized.
   
   Napoleon Hill was a visionary in the self help industry and Succeed & Grow Rich Through Persuasion represents yet another dynamic and fulfilling example of his work. This book easily stands on its own merits yet is also the perfect compliment to Hill's earlier works. I highly recommend this book to all seeking to achieve at any endeavor.

5 comments about Think and Grow Rich.

1. Great book. I would recommend this book to anyone who want to be successful in their respective field.



2. Preparation is definitely the key!
   
   It becomes important that we know about the rules that will ultimately determine our success. Not just to know their meanings and what they do, but to make these principles a part of us - a habit that will lead us to do the right thing automatically, regardless of the circumstances. As Kimbro said, "it is our job as Black Americans to disentangle the myths, misconceptions, and half - truths that clouds the judgments of our society".
   All, regardless of race or class or economic status, are entitled to a fair chance and to the tools for developing their individual powers of mind and spirit to the utmost. This promise means that all children by virtue of their own efforts, competently guided, can hope to attain the mature and informed judgment needed to secure gainful employment, and to manage their own lives, thereby serving not only their own interests but also the progress of society itself. Also noted by Kimbro, "Blacks as a whole have moved from a position of utter destitution - in terms of wealth, education, and human rights - to a place alongside their ethnic counterparts".
   
   Black males, particularly, have edged precariously close to becoming an endangered species. There are more Black males in prison and correctional facilities than on college campuses. Functional illiteracy among minority youth may run as high as 40 percent.
   
   The search for solutions to our educational problems must also include a commitment to life-long learning. Learning is the indispensable investment required for success but without life-long learning, one's skills will become rapidly dated.
   
   This would also reverse the current declining trend--a trend that stems more from weakness of purpose, confusion of vision, under use of talent, and lack of leadership, than from conditions beyond our control. We as Black Americans need to realize that we do not simply exist, we need to always realize what our life will be, and what we will become in the next moment.
   
   
   
   I took liberty to expand upon the following:
   
   THE PRESIDENT'S NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION (During Reagan era, still suitable today):
   
   The report called for greater federal support of education and included the claim that the nation was threatened by "a rising tide of mediocrity". A Nation at Risk is a reform based on the development of standards-based curricula. The focus is on outcomes of education in relation to standards of achievement, the idea being that student achievement and instructional programs were likely to improve.
   
   One of the most quoted portions of this report came from the introduction just after the "Rising Tide" remark. It said: "If an unfriendly foreign power had attempted to impose on America the mediocre educational performance that exists today, we might well have viewed it as an act of war. As it stands, we have allowed this to happen to ourselves. We have even squandered the gains in student achievement made in the wake of the Sputnik challenge. Moreover, we have dismantled essential support systems, which helped make those gains possible. We have, in effect, been committing an act of unthinking, unilateral educational disarmament".
   
   The following five recommendations were made by the report:
   
   Content
   Recommended that the graduation requirements for all students be raised to include 4 years of English, 3 years of mathematics, 3 years of science, 3 years of social studies, 1 semester of computer science, and for college bound students 2 years of foreign language.
   
   Standards and Expectations
   Schools should expect better academic performance and behavior from students and universities should strengthen admissions requirements.
   
   Time
   More time should be spent on the new required courses by being more efficient and by lengthening the school day and year.
   
   Teaching
   A series of recommendations that focused around teachers being better prepared.
   
   Leadership and Fiscal Support
   A call to citizens to hold educational leaders responsible be willing to provide the fiscal resources needed to implement the outlined reforms.
   
   
   
   
   Using available statistics, Black America continue to take for granted the enormous and victorious battles won by the Civil Rights movement. "If there is one thing that we have won and accomplished, it is our moral right to exist".
   
   
   Racism and discrimination should never be an excuse for your lack of development, but real creative ability-ability to live largely in a world based on ones own inner resources, finding one's true self, overcoming ignorance, and always remaining receptive and teachable should be never ending endeavors.
   
   Slavery in America has left a scar on the Black family structure where as slave master would separate parents from children, husband and wife from each other is still visible today with children being born into single parent households or children being separated from parents. This cycle has not ceased but instead has taken new forms.
   
   Kimbro's writing style is multi- dimensional and stimulating to the imagination. It spirals you into the seams of the book. In the section dealing with the " Law of Compensation" there are many lessons to be learned by all ethnicities.
   
   Black people have to take the opportunity and the responsibility by portraying themselves differently. As Kimbro mentioned, your thoughts are the steering mechanism of your life. "Faith only enters the mind that has been properly prepared for it. Although I must add, your heart and your guts usually have a say so with what you think or decide too.
   
   Quoting Thurgood Marshall, " Blacks must earn their way to higher achievement". In other words, through perseverance, hardwork and desire.
   
   As John H. Johnson stated, "Black people have the power to make it in this society".
   
   As George Washington Carver stated, "We must rid ourselves of the idea that there's a short - cut to achievement".
   
   Black America has to realize that whatever God has allowed to be taken away from it temporarily he has suredly replaced it with something far greater. A glance at history will confirm that. Although many individual Black Americans in this society continue to adorn themselves with the albatross of ignorance around their neck. Black people need to reconstruct the perspective lens of White America.
   
   Although I thought, Kimbro did not use fair judgment by not choosing Reginald Lewis (TLC Beatrice) as a role model in his book due to Lewis's butting heads with John Johnson of Johnson Publications. In my judgment, if Kimbro knew about this spat he should have left Johnson out of the book.
   
   Although this book is directed at the African-American community, the principles found within are color blind. Dr. Kimbro creates a step-by-step approach for achieving success. There is enough in the book that merit's a periodical re-read.



3. An excellent read for anyone who desired to have it all and wants to truly know how to go about accomplishing that very goal step by step.



4. Think and Grow Rich continues to be a book I would suggest that everyone keep in their library and read at least once a year.



5. This is one of the greatest books I have ever read. Next to the Bible it has had a positive effect on me and I share its positive message with everyone.
   
   I speak to groups and this is on my suggested reading list.
   
   A must read.
   
   I am not one who writes or talks much but I have to share with those who I meet.

5 comments about Piense y Hágase Rico.

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   Todos los logros, incluyendo todas las fortunas jamás acumuladas, tuvieron su origen con una idea.
   
   La riqueza proviene de convertir una idea de algo que solamente nuestra mente puede ver en algo que le sea útil a otras personas, y para lo cual estén dispuestos a pagar.
   
   Esto se realiza mediante la autosugestión, la planeación organizada, la asociación de mentes maestras y una armonía interna entre los pensamientos y las acciones así como los logros en la vida.



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3. El único pero que le pongo a este audiolibro es el hecho de que el narrador se pasa los primeros 40 minutos dando su aburrido punto de vista y consejos, además de que su voz es un poco ridícula. Me hubiése gustado una voz mas agradable como la de J.J. Benitez.



4. Les recomiendo la versión audio de Piense y Hágase Rico Piense y hagase rico



5. I have found this book after searching for Portuguese books. In reality the book is in Spanish, and contradictorily rated in its page as:
   
   #19 in Books > Libros en español > Negocios e inversiones > Mundo del Negocio
   BUT ALSO as:
   #48 in Books > Nonfiction > Foreign Language Nonfiction > Portuguese
   
   These kind of errors obliges a costumer to check and check again to luckilly (if ever) find the correct version in the correct language at the correct price in the correct place. It also obliges to spend stupid, wastefull time, using the search option.
   Since these errors are so easily avoidable when products are entered in the database it is regretfull that one cannot trust Amazon, which sometimes seems to lack some respect for costumers, even if this is of course not intended. :-(

5 comments about The Think and Grow Rich Action Pack.

1. I read this book first in soft copy version, and then I decided to buy this "enriched" version. And I enjoyed reading it.
   I you ever read any book from Dale Carnegie or similar authors, you will find many similar ideas in this book. Generally, this is not a rocket science, but having in mind the time when this book was written, you should respect the writer. Although there are some boring parts (when Author boast himself), in general is the book very readable and you should think about advices given in it. After all, author made a great effort analyzing why successful people are successful and where all the others fail. There is a very thin line between winners and losers, but it is fascinating how many people never cross that line - and everything really is in your hands!
   However, have in mind time and place where this book was created, have in mind situation at the time and don't follow blindly all that was written in it. But DO read it and Do think about it.
   And then read it again. It's worth it.



2. Even though it was written some time ago, the basic principles outlined by Mr. Hill in this book are just as relevant as ever. There is nothing earth shattering, nor is there anything complicated - it's just basic common sense stuff, but it has all been assembled in one place and written in a very organized and easy-to-read and easy-to-digest manner. There's no rocket science here nor does there need to be any.
   
   That said, it is like what Mr. Hill says in one of his lectures that is on a CD set also available on Amazon. 98% or more of the people who are given these principles don't follow them. The best books in the world are of no use to anyone if people don't put them into action and hold themselves accountable for doing so.
   
   Mr. Hill has organized the book into relatively short and very readable chapters, each dealing with a trait or characteristic that one should aspire to incorporate in his or her life. I would say that anyone who actually does this is going to make significant improvements in their quality of living.
   
   While the author frequently mentions money as the goal (and seems to make it sound like that's all that is important, even though in some other parts he tries to downplay this aspect), this is a book to improve your overall life, not for getting rich dollar-wise (although these principles are appropriate for that, too).
   
   I found that certain parts of the book do seem dated, such as his methods of advertising oneself when looking for a job. This was written pre-internet and also before our present age of information overload in which hiring managers are too busy to spend time on a voluminous resume. Overall however, the principles in the book are timeless and can easily be adapted to today.
   
   Also, this book contains the "Action Pack" not written by Mr. Hill. It contains exercises that correspond to the various chapters. Personally I don't feel it contributes that much to the book and you can do just as well without it but given the reasonable price of this edition it doesn't hurt to have it included. It might be more beneficial to others but for me it wasn't necessary. Mr. Hill's material is much more valuable than the extra material.



3. After finishing "Think and Grow Rich" I have suddenly realized that this simple slogan is the single way of life in a capitalist society. In this book, as the only way of getting rich, the author advocates goal-directed way of life, purposefulness, constant self-perfection, courage, the skill to think and to act, and the other similar traits of character.
   
   Many people came to a conclusion that the wealth, in some extent, depends on a level of education, motivation, self-esteem, and so on. The problem is that not all the people in equal extend incline to the education, to their self-improvement. This is because of the differences of their needs, habits, abilities, capabilities, and so on. Leo Tolstoy in his novel "Resurrection" arose a question of how to improve the level of education within a society: from inside of each individual or from outside? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Should first the level of education of each and every individual be risen which yields a revolution (dialectic transition of quantity into quality) or the revolution should make the environment to foster the education of every individual?
   
   The traits advocated by Napoleon Hill correspond to the first Leo Tolstoy's way of improving society. If each and every individual will improve, the society will automatically improve. The second way of Leo Tolstoy (create the environment which will foster the education of every individual) is contrary to Napoleon Hill's ideas: "if something is got for free or without big effort, it won't be appreciated, won't be handled with care or you won't trust it". Free education and medical care won't be respected properly by people, regardless how good this education and medical care are. That's why the socialist society will develop slower than capitalist. Marxists knew this and have built the concept of World revolution (to overthrow of capitalism in all countries), and a further idea by Trotsky that it was impossible to build socialism in a single country. Trotsky wrote that the socialist economy is not as efficient as capitalist and without the World revolution the USSR won't be able to overcome its economic underperformance.
   
   Napoleon Hill praises the freedom and opportunities of the capitalist society of the U.S. in particular, which gives, according to Napoleon Hill, boundless opportunities for an individual who is able to think and grow rich.
   
   I also recommend "The Road to Serfdom" by F. A. Hayek in addition to this book. Although "Think and Grow Rich" is a classical self-help book for a general reader while "The Road to Serfdom" is mostly academic, I think that both of them should be read.



4. This book is highly motivational. I can see its influence in other business books I have read. Good to have in your library.
   
   I only gave it three stars due to personal religious values/beliefs. I agree with almost all he says. I just dont care much for his religious views. The book was progressing very well until I hit the whole "there is no life after death" and "death is just eternal sleep." The author provides this to help the reader lose his fear of death, claiming that religion (at least in the past) fostered fear of death due to the "hell concept."
   
   If you deal better with overlooking things like these then it is a great five star book. Otherwise, glean all the great advise given and work through this last bit- it is still worth owning and reading.



5. The content of the book is great. However, this version has cheap quality paper, pages that are stuck together and TONS of misspellings. I got so upset with the number of typos that I went to the bookstore and bought another copy.

5 comments about The Master-Key to Riches.

1. Though the book is sometimes a little difficult to understand it nicely lays out the THOUGHT PROCESS of a successful person - not just financially but in other aspects of life as well. It takes patience to read this one, but if you get what Napolean Hill is trying to put through (over 20 years of research of the most successful individuals) you are really getting a MASTER KEY to riches by understanding the SUCCESS PRINCIPLES!



2. After reading Thinkand grow rich I really liked Mr. Hill but found some of his teachings strange. This book on the other hand was great, it had good info and it made a point (that the master key to riches is your mind). I really enjoyed this book. One problem is that much of the teachings come from a new age background, without going into great detail I will just say that one should use disernment while reading this book it has great stuff but also some dangerous stuff.



3. You have to have a certain level of maturity or fandom to really appreciate Napoleon Hill. Many of the pearls of wisdom he has only make sense in hindsight. If you're adding this book to your Napoleon Hill collection, you'll love it.
   
   If you've never read Hill before, you might have a hard time adjusting to him... and in that case, this review is meant for you.
   
   The subject of this book is supposedly the business philosophy of Andrew Carnegie, as requested by Carnegie. I don't think this essay was quite what he wanted, though. The book may have some jewels of ideas in it, but it's so horribly written that they'll slip past you without notice, or be so mangled that you just won't care.
   
   I don't really have the overly paranoid "Satan-is-coming!" view of this book that the reviewer a few slots before me does, but I suggest you read his qualms - it's a good overview of the truly weird New Age-ish approach this book takes. Instead of saying, "Be grateful for what you've got," Mr. Hill suggests you sit down with an imaginary "Eight Princes" around a table once a day, each named for something you're grateful for, and thank them. Um. Yeah. Loads of that sort of thing in here.
   
   And the whole book reads like an infomercial. "We'll get to the Master Key soon... but first... let me tell you about this other exciting opportunity!" In fact, he tells you the Master Key in the very last sentences of the book(!), I suppose so you'll bother to read the rest.
   
   The Master Key is absolutely a golden idea, truly. I just wouldn't suggest *this* book as an introduction to it.
   
   Spoiler: don't read the rest of this review if you don't want to know the juicy tidbits.
   
   The important ideas that this book actually gives you:
   1) The Master Key: "You are in control of your own mind." You're in control of everything from which commercial music it listens to, to what your purpose will be in life and how you plan to get there. It may take a month or two of contemplation to truly "get" this and realize how powerful it can be.
   2) "Going the extra mile." This is great for business; my roommate just got an award with exactly those words written on it.
   3) "Positive Mental Attitude." This is SO important to health, opportunities, and quality of life, but Mr. Hill's ramblings don't go into all of that. Most of his chapters' ideas -- "When you're ready, an opportunity will appear," "Have faith in the outcome," "Do it, and you'll have the power," "The universe will align itself to your purposes," etc. -- are ALL wrapped up in this one principle, but even he didn't seem to understand it was all *perspective* and not some sort of mysterious "law of cosmic habitforce" (yes, he actually uses phrases like that!!!).
   
   In conclusion: Get this book if you're interested in digging up info about Carnegie. Otherwise, get "The New Feeling Good Handbook" by David Burns; "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey; and "Learned Optimism" by Martin Seligman - to learn the points above, respectively, in a much less confusing manner.



4. The Master Key to Riches is 209 pages and 10 chapters of wisdom. Someof what was in Think & Grow Rich is in here and there is much that is not.

   In this great book you will learn:

   * The 12 riches of life

   * The 8 princes

   * Definiteness of purpose

   * The habit of going the extra mile

   * Love, the true emancipator of mankind

   * The Master Mind

   * Applied Faith

   * The law of cosmic habitforce

   * Self-Discipline

   and much more.

   The Master Key to Riches is based on the Andrew Carnegie formula for money making. Updated and modern from Think & Grow Rich, The Master Key to Riches describles in step by step detail todays greatest practical philosophy of success. This amazing philosophy, organized from the success experiences of hundred's of the the world's most powerful and wealthy men, will show you how to succeed in any walk of life.

   Read this book. The Master Key to Riches will change your whole life....for the better.




5. This book contains much of the same material as his other books I've read: Think and Grow Rich, and Law of Success. These same concepts have been used by virtually every motivational prophet ever since. The cool thing about Hill, he pioneered this stuff in the early 20th century. I'm quite sure he made a bundle from his great books, and deservedly so.
   Obviously the advise given in this genre of book will be of absolutely no value unless applied step by step. Take the necessary steps and you will see a great change in your life. Whether or not you will become financially wealthy--who knows. One thing for certain, you'll be better off than you would have had you not taken the steps outlined.

5 comments about Think and Grow Rich.

1. The book is great. But it is frustrating to keep hearing the "editor's comment" and then "end of editor's comment" and then the comments from the editor. I appreciate the editor putting in his or her two cents, but it is frustrating when you get into the deep thought about what Napoleon Hill is saying, then suddenly, the message "editor's comment" disrupts your thought. To me, it is an ego trip of this editor by putting in too, too much of his comment. The whole CD 2 of the 9 CD is packed with Editor's comment. It is frustrated keep getting interrupted over and over by the "Editor's Comments" and I decided to vent online to let someone else know not to buy this version. If you want to buy, go for the original, the unabridged version of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich.



2. The story may seem old but the philosophy is timeless. This program is updated with new millenium success stories and I still listen to it in my car every other week. repitition is the mother of skill
   
   -Timothy Kendrick author-PTSD: Pathways Through the Secret Door



3. The editors of this book (and specially the Audio version of the book) make it almost unbearable. Their constant interruption of Hill to add absolutely irrelevant additional information and often times unnecessary explanations, make the audio tapes enraging. They break the flow of ideas that Hill expresses so wonderfully. They are so concerned with the time-relevance of examples that they force modern-day examples into the chapters. And they are so long-winded and uninteresting that I found myself screaming at the cd player to please SHUT-UP! Understand: The beauty of a classic is that it is timeless. Now if for copiright reasons they needed to add so much junk to a classic, the audio version should be set up so that the listener could jump-skip their material. The editors ruined the book experience.



4. After finishing "Think and Grow Rich" I have suddenly realized that this simple slogan is the single way of life in a capitalist society. In this book, as the only way of getting rich, the author advocates goal-directed way of life, purposefulness, constant self-perfection, courage, the skill to think and to act, and the other similar traits of character.
   
   Many people came to a conclusion that the wealth, in some extent, depends on a level of education, motivation, self-esteem, and so on. The problem is that not all the people in equal extend incline to the education, to their self-improvement. This is because of the differences of their needs, habits, abilities, capabilities, and so on. Leo Tolstoy in his novel "Resurrection" arose a question of how to improve the level of education within a society: from inside of each individual or from outside? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Should first the level of education of each and every individual be risen which yields a revolution (dialectic transition of quantity into quality) or the revolution should make the environment to foster the education of every individual?
   
   The traits advocated by Napoleon Hill correspond to the first Leo Tolstoy's way of improving society. If each and every individual will improve, the society will automatically improve. The second way of Leo Tolstoy (create the environment which will foster the education of every individual) is contrary to Napoleon Hill's ideas: "if something is got for free or without big effort, it won't be appreciated, won't be handled with care or you won't trust it". Free education and medical care won't be respected properly by people, regardless how good this education and medical care are. That's why the socialist society will develop slower than capitalist. Marxists knew this and have built the concept of World revolution (to overthrow of capitalism in all countries), and a further idea by Trotsky that it was impossible to build socialism in a single country. Trotsky wrote that the socialist economy is not as efficient as capitalist and without the World revolution the USSR won't be able to overcome its economic underperformance.
   
   Napoleon Hill praises the freedom and opportunities of the capitalist society of the U.S. in particular, which gives, according to Napoleon Hill, boundless opportunities for an individual who is able to think and grow rich.
   
   I also recommend "The Road to Serfdom" by F. A. Hayek in addition to this book. Although "Think and Grow Rich" is a classical self-help book for a general reader while "The Road to Serfdom" is mostly academic, I think that both of them should be read.



5. I have read the original book and I decided to go with the 21st century edition when I got the audio book. Big Mistake. A third of the material is lame editorial comments. These worthless editorial comments ruin this book. I could not stand it so much that I quit listening to the audiobook. If the editor feels that they have so much to offer perhaps they should have written their own book instead of ruining this one.

5 comments about Success Through A Positive Mental Attitude.

1. This book was GREAT! I reccommend it to anyone, and i actually think that in some way it is better than Think and Grow Rich



2. This is unquestionably one of the very best books ever written on the science of personal success. Written in the same vein as the Napoleon Hill classic, "Think and Grow Rich," this book is full of inspiring examples of how focusing the mind upon intended positive outcomes can be the catalyst to great accomplishment and personal growth.
   
   The message is extremely powerful and its strict application MUST invariably lead you towards the fulfillment of whatever aims you focus its principles towards.
   
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3. I'm a busy venture capitalist who normally would not take the time to write a review about a book that I bought for someone else. But, that's precisely the point. I read "Success Through A Positive Mental Attitude" 30 years ago and it has made all the difference in my life. It can in yours, too, but you have to apply it and constantly monitor your thinking. Everything starts as a thought. The Golden Gate bridge started as an idea in an architect's mind. He then put it on paper and showed it to others in a positive manner and with an enthusiasm that persuaded others to believe in the idea and to take action.
   
   There is one other book that can also make quite a difference and will guide you with wisdom, hope and faith that can fuel the positive energy that comes from PMA. That is the good old fashioned Bible. I'm not religious or a "Bible thumper;" just a guy who wishes he'd read it 30 years ago as well. The two books will arm you for a great life. And, you would like to do something collectively as well (but it is not necessary in order to benefit from these two books), then I encourage you to read my book, "ResoNation." Resonation: Enlightened Government for We the People[



4. At age 21 I read this wonderful book, and it changed my life forever!
   The book inspired me to be more, learn more and achieve so much more, while sheltering me from all the negatives that surround us. Over the last 31 years I have become successful, in great part to this book, which inspired me to write my own self help book: THE POWER OF BEING DIFFERENT.
   What really inspires people is real life examples of successful individuals that had been unsuccessful and struggling for many years. This book keeps you pumped up in every single chapter.
   It actually inspired me to write and publish 5 of my own books.
   My goal was to write a book like this one that would inspire and lift someone up in every single chapter.
   THIS ONE IS A WINNER!!!!! Don't miss out.
   John Paul Carinci



5. This is another self-help book that I wouldn't recommend to anyone. The book begins with PMA and NMA talismans, in other words a gimmick. It reminds me of the old-timer street hawkers that sold elixirs that would help any illness you had.
   
   I do believe in the power of your mind being part of what you need to concentrate on to be whatever you want to be. I just don't see a need to have someone push a "end-all" to get there. If theirs is the ONLY way to achieve it, why are there so many self-help books on the market? Also, it is mostly a rewrite of Hill's THINK AND GROW RICH and if you want to know about that book, buy it, not this one.
   
   If you are someone that needs a push and a gimmick to get your going in the right direction, this audio book many give you what you need. If you don't, then it will not hold much interest for you.

5 comments about Think and Grow Rich (Original, Unabridged Edition 12 CD Set).

1. A classic copied into newer versions call 'The Secret' or some kind of power-of-positive-thinking title. Hard to beleive this was written so many years ago and is still so relivant today. I've heard too many success stories to mention that began with this book.



2. After finishing "Think and Grow Rich" I have suddenly realized that this simple slogan is the single way of life in a capitalist society. In this book, as the only way of getting rich, the author advocates goal-directed way of life, purposefulness, constant self-perfection, courage, the skill to think and to act, and the other similar traits of character.
   
   Many people came to a conclusion that the wealth, in some extent, depends on a level of education, motivation, self-esteem, and so on. The problem is that not all the people in equal extend incline to the education, to their self-improvement. This is because of the differences of their needs, habits, abilities, capabilities, and so on. Leo Tolstoy in his novel "Resurrection" arose a question of how to improve the level of education within a society: from inside of each individual or from outside? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Should first the level of education of each and every individual be risen which yields a revolution (dialectic transition of quantity into quality) or the revolution should make the environment to foster the education of every individual?
   
   The traits advocated by Napoleon Hill correspond to the first Leo Tolstoy's way of improving society. If each and every individual will improve, the society will automatically improve. The second way of Leo Tolstoy (create the environment which will foster the education of every individual) is contrary to Napoleon Hill's ideas: "if something is got for free or without big effort, it won't be appreciated, won't be handled with care or you won't trust it". Free education and medical care won't be respected properly by people, regardless how good this education and medical care are. That's why the socialist society will develop slower than capitalist. Marxists knew this and have built the concept of World revolution (to overthrow of capitalism in all countries), and a further idea by Trotsky that it was impossible to build socialism in a single country. Trotsky wrote that the socialist economy is not as efficient as capitalist and without the World revolution the USSR won't be able to overcome its economic underperformance.
   
   Napoleon Hill praises the freedom and opportunities of the capitalist society of the U.S. in particular, which gives, according to Napoleon Hill, boundless opportunities for an individual who is able to think and grow rich.
   
   I also recommend "The Road to Serfdom" by F. A. Hayek in addition to this book. Although "Think and Grow Rich" is a classical self-help book for a general reader while "The Road to Serfdom" is mostly academic, I think that both of them should be read.



3. The fact that this book was released seventy years ago is astonishing.All the information seems as though Napoleon Hill released his classic
   philosophy just this year. Every part of the philosophy is so strong and pertinent today as it ever has been. This book is a must read, or listen, to anyone interested in personel wealth and well being.Very powerful and inspiring listen to this CD two or three times in succession and then once a month for a year until the philosophy is your way of life.You will not be dissapointed.



4. Napolean Hill's classic Think And Grow Rich is great to listen to on the go. I love this unabridged audio version, I can listen over and over and review the salient points until I get it. Even though the book was written in another era, the information is timeless. I recommend this material to anyone who wants to expand their awareness of how the universe works, in all areas. Great book, greater to listen to on CD.



5. Use this instead of what you hear on the news. Dont listen to anyone who is negative or ignorant. Just listen to it a little bit everyday. The universe is looking at you.

5 comments about Napoleon Hill's A Year of Growing Rich: 52 Steps to Achieving Life's Rewards.

1. **** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ****
   
   This book is not about money but I can certainly see how people who would incorporate the knowledge in this book could get ahead. For me this was a book of "Golden Rules", which if followed, would definitely bring riches to ones life. I don't know of a single person I wouldn't recommend this book to. Get it, you won't be disappointed.



2. Highly motivated people will love this book. It is a must read for anyone that I meet who wants a little more out of life. It is hard not to get bogged down with all of life's challenges - and to loose sight of what we all want. This book will put things in perspective. It will also provide you with a guidebook for success that can be used over and over.
   
   I've read the book several times now, I find value with each reading. One note, I get so motivated by reading it, that I cannot read just one passage a week. It is broken down into 52 segments to be read at different times through the year. I simply could not do that, I had to read it in one setting.
   
   I hope you will find as much value as I did. It forced be to get up and do something magnificent with my life. I sincerely hope that you will find motivation from the text - go out and achieve something remarkable.



3. I read the weekly content every day for the whole week, which gives me time to reflect on what I've learned as part of my daily critical thinking exercise. Although I am only up to week five, I am extremely excited to see what unfolds in the remaining 47 weeks. The content each week is only 1 1/2 to 2 pages long and takes less than 5 minutes to read. Each day I glean something new from the material and work it into my daily living. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to achieve a greater understanding of success - not just financial, but all areas of living.



4. Though the title says "Grow Rich" and most people will instantly think in financial terms, this book really gives you nuggets of wisdom to bring you all of Life's "Riches", from better values, better relationships, better self-confidence, etc.
   
   I loved the chapter formats meant to be one lesson per week for the year, though I read straight through the book. I still go back to the book often and read just one or two of the chapters just to keep it fresh and remind myself to stay on the right track.



5. This is another rehash of the great writing of Napoleon Hill. They say it's by Napoleon Hill but very little is Hill's writing. They just write something for each week and reference TAGR. This book is actually written under the Napoleon Hill Foundation. They are just using Hill's name to generate and sell more products. They don't seem to be about promoting Napoleon Hill, just products they put his name on. The only thing actually buy Napoleon Hill will be some of the quotes and stories lifted from Think and Grow Rich.

5 comments about The Prosperity Bible: The Greatest Writings of All Time On The Secrets To Wealth And Prosperity.

1. This book's power lies in the spirtual part of the human phyche, It goes into detail of our physical exhistance from our mental universe,
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2. I just wanted to say to everyone, the answers that I have been searching for, is all warp up in the Prosperity Bible, things that I could not understand about the KJ Bible is making sence to me now, and if I do what this book is saying to me, then I am on my way to being the Millionaire that I always thought and wanted to be. To me it was the missing piece of the puzzle, and I have found it in my "KEEP SAKE", because this book "The Prosperity Bible" is a keep sake.The Prosperity Bible: The Greatest Writings of All Time On The Secrets To Wealth And Prosperity



3. If you seek more happiness, health, wealth, self-expression, and/or love, there are two books that can show you the way to get all that you desire...
   
   1. The King James Version of the Bible
   2. The Prosperity Bible
   
   With regard to "The Prosperity Bible", you cannot realize what a value this book is until you've actually experienced it for yourself.
   
   Now, let me tell you what you get inside this incredible book:
   
   1. "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill (1937)
   2. "Acres of Diamonds" by Russell Conwell (1921)
   3. "A Message to Garcia" by Elbert Hubbard (1899)
   4. "As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen (1902)
   5. "The Game of Life and How to Play It" by Florence Shinn (1925)
   6. "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace Wattles (1911)
   7. "Creative Mind and Success" by Ernest Holmes (1919)
   8. "Prosperity" by Charles Fillmore (1936)
   9. "In Tune with the Infinite" by Ralph Trine (1897)
   10. "The Master Key System" by Charles Haanel (1917)
   11. "The Secret of Success" by William Atkinson (1907)
   12. "The Art of Money Getting" by P.T. Barnum (1880)
   13. "The Way to Wealth" by Benjamin Franklin (1758)
   14. "The Secret of the Ages" by Robert Collier (1926)
   15. "The Conquest of Poverty" by Helen Wilmans (1899)
   16. "How to Attract Success" by F.W. Sears (1914)
   17. "The Power of Concentration" by Theron Dumont (1915)
   18. "How to Grow Success" by Elizabeth Towne (1904)
   19. "The Mental Equivalent" by Emmet Fox (1943)
   
   Consider this... If you were to buy all of these books individually (if you could even find all of them), you could easily spend hundreds of dollars. Here, you get all these books for a measly $24.
   
   Consider this... There are thousands and thousands of books that have been written on the subject of success, achievement, prosperity, wealth, health, happiness, loving relationships, etc. Without a tremendous investment in time and effort, how could possibly know which ones were the best? Here, the best of the best have been identified and put together for you in a single volume.
   
   I'll end with this... This is a serious book for people who are serious about having and enjoying the very best in life. And, the person who actually studies and applies the secrets contained in this book will find that they enjoy a life where no good thing is withheld from them.



4. It's always a pleasant experience and privilege to be able to hitchhike on someone else's experience. For example: I have all of Robert Collier's books. However, this resource contains the original 1926 version of The Secret of The Ages and is so rich in revelation that you simply lay the book down after reading from it and ponder, chew and muse upon what you've just read.
   
   I could go on and on. Simply do yourself a tremendous favor and acquire this timeless resource.
   
   May God bless the person who took the time and initiative to compile this volume of spiritual wealth.



5. This is a wonderful collection of the 19 most popular and well-known books on prosperity and the law of attraction ever published. I won't list all of the titles because they're already described but I will say that I've used many of these books many times for almost four decades with excellent results.
   
   In 1973 I was working at a horrible dead-end factory job and using the principles that I discovered in Think and Grow Rich I was able to create a life that was far better than what I could have dreamed at the time. These principles do work and there have been countless numbers of people who can testify to this fact. This volume contains everything you need to make more money, create a great career, or make other dramatic improvements in your life if you're willing to study and apply yourself.
   
   IMHO, passing up this bargain is a lot like walking past a one thousand dollar bill on the sidewalk and not bothering to pick it up. If you buy this book and follow the instructions, you WILL enjoy the results.