5 comments about The Law of Success, Volume I: The Principles of Self-Mastery (Law of Success, Vol 1) (The Law of Success).

1. First on the quality of information in this book, it is outstanding. The tossil marker, sufficient. But more to the point, this reader says Napolean Hill did not write a book called Keys to Success; I beg your pardon. He certaintly did. It is subtitled: The 17 Principles of Personal Achievement and actually offers even more concrete information on these 17 principles than Think and Grow Rich.

   Hill also wrote The Master Key to Riches which this reviewer from Canada refers to. EASY MISUNDERSTANDING. Just wanted to clear that up.




2. Just to set the record straight Napoleon Hill only wrote the following books.

   1919-1920
   "The Golden Rule Magazine"
   Napoleon Hill edited and published

   1928
   "Law of Success"
   published (Ralston Society, Publishers)

   1930
   "The Magic Ladder to Success"

   1937
   "Think and Grow Rich"

   1939
   "How to Sell Your Way Through Life"

   1953
   "How to Raise Your Own Salary"

   1960
   "Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude"

   1970
   "You Can Work Your Own Miracles"
   
   All other books were either compiled by others or used his notes to write the books, he himself did not write them, period. I have been studying his works for 15 years. Yes, I am rich from studying his works.

   As with any revision there will always be some critics, the original LOS contained only 15 laws, I have seen the original set with my own eyes, again the authors are correct.

   Some of the things in this book could have been done differently as with all revisions, however they did their best to remain true to the spirit of the book...

   I purchased the huge paperback and enjoyed the little notes they added, some of them could have gone a little deeper, but no biggie.

   Ideally, in a perfect world it would be perfect. Keep in mind they worked with a lot of people who all had to agree on these things.




3. I have been following Napolean Hill since 1975. The review that precedes mine indicates that Hill only wrote a few books that the reviewer posts. The fact is that Napolean Hill wrote ALL the books that bear his name. TRUE, some of his books have been repreinted by other publishers, I believe this is what the reviewer is trying to communicate.

   Saying that he did not write all the books he is credited with is like saying that is not Napolean Hill's voice on the tape programs.

   Obviously, this reviewer is as confused as the reviewer from Canada. In fact, probably the same person who suddenly decided to live in New Jersey.




4. Many of the self help books today are like fast food. Made for easy consumption.
   I guess that is why The Law of Success was such a pleasant surprise. It has some real meat to it. So much so that it has taken me three weeks to digest just the first two volumes of material on the 17 Laws that are presented in the first two installments.
   This volume covers the first four lessons of the 17 principles that make up The Law of Success.
   
   Self-Mastery is engaging enough to make me continue on to volume II as well as order volumes 3 & 4. Hard to believe it was written so long ago but yet is STILL so relevant to today's business environment.
   
   The 4 questions on Definiteness of Purpose were the best part. They are as follows:
   1. Have you decided upon a definite goal in life?
   
   2. Have you set a date for reaching that goal?
   
   3. Do you have a specific plan for achieving your goal in life?
   
   4. Have you determined what definite benefits your goal in life will bring you?
   
   Rating: A Buy



5. The Law of Success is a masterpiece!
   
   Read at your own risk! If you have an open mind and a willingness to learn and take action your life WILL have changed by the time you have finished reading this book.
   
   I would strongly suggest reading this while listening to "Your Right To Be Rich!" Hearing the voice of Napoleon Hill while reading this EXCELLENT condensation of his Principles of Self Mastery is a must!
   
   Even thought this work is compiled it is a must have for any fan of Napoleon Hill's!
   
   Get it today!
   
   John Wingert
   The Original and The Only NO BS Life Coach!

1 comments about Masters of the Secrets Expanded - The Science of Getting Rich and The Master Key System Bestseller Version - Think and Grow Rich with The Powers of the Subconcious Mind and The Laws of Success.

1. I used to own a metaphysical bookstore, so I've seen a lot of this type of book. This is one of the best of it genre. Modern authors like Tony Robbins and Harv Eker can be motivating, for sure, but if you want to get to the heart of the true laws of abundance and success, don't overlook this book. Where do you think the modern guys got their info? If you don't read this book, then read other books by Wattles, Hill, etc., or just get this one - keep it simple.

No comments about Piense y hagase rico.

No comments about Essentials of Wealth Building.

No comments about The Science of Getting Rich.

No comments about Napoleon Hill's Classic: Think and Grow Rich! 8 Audio Cassettes Plus Book.

No comments about The Art of Money Getting - Golden Rules of Making Money.

No comments about Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude (Hardcover, 1960).

No comments about Richest Man in Babylon and the Magic Story.

5 comments about Think and Grow Rich: Original Version.

1. This "book on tape" is in Mp3 format. You need a CD Player or CD Boombox that will play Mp3 CD's. The best one is made by Sony. As for the book itself, it's worth "reading" or "listening to" in any formt. If you want to know about my favorite Mp3 players either email me or look at the rest of my reviews. Email:boland7214@aol.



2. This is such a classic. Definately something people should read over and over again. Getting it on mp3 is the best because you can listen to it in the car etc instead of all the normal radio garb that doesn't help you.



3. This is a great book.
   
   The mp3 download is also available:
   
   Think And Grow Rich [Mp3 Audiobook]
   
   Think And Grow Rich Mp3 Audiobook
   
   Highly recommended!



4. I've heard a lot of motivational, educational, and financial audiobooks in my day, and while this one is a classic, I was disenchanted by the readers style of delivery. The readers monotone energy becomes tiring after an hour of listening. And he pronounces 'Socrates' (the philosopher)...like the guy on Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. You know, 'SocrATES'.
   
   The material seems to be centered around the want for money, money, money without much focus on WHY you want the money for yourself....like a blind faith that acquiring money is the end all be all.



5. After finishing listening the "Think and Grow Rich" MP3s 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.