Think and Grow Rich (Napoleon Hill)
This classic of all classics is a 20+ year research project by Napoleon Hill that was inspired and funded by one of the most successful businessman of all-time, Andrew Carnegie. Mr. Carnegie wanted all of the principles of successful and wealthy people to be put into a book for all the world to see, so that all people would be able to apply the secrets to achieve all of their goals and dreams.
Mr. Hill interviewed and studied over 500 of the world’s most successful people to create the framework of this book and then tested all of the principles over decades to ensure that what he was learning from his research was actually factual – and it was! 70+ years later since the first printing of this book, the principles have endured and are as relevant now as they were then. This is one of the first books that must be in your family Success Library!
The 3 main lessons that I have taken from this book:
1. Success leaves clues and that success breeds success. Instead of creating my path of success on my own, I have realized and embraced the fact that modeling other successful people is the best way to create my own path. Study and research what has worked in the past and use the wisdom of the people that have come before us.
2. Be clear on what you want. All elements of success are attracted to you when you decide what it is you are going after. Stay focused on your goals, don’t get distracted, and put all of your energies, relationships and resources towards those goals to reach levels of success unimagined.
3. Self-discipline. You will not be successful unless you can control and guide yourself. Having a plan of what it is you want and going after it with all you have is hard, yet if you don’t have the self-discipline to stick to the plan you will not achieve the level of success you deserve. You must be willing to work hard and when times are tough, stay true to your principles and commitments and you will be successful.
This is a must read my friends, I encourage you to not browse this book, just buy it and begin reading it now…your life will never be the same. Happy reading!
In Your Service
Brandon Johnson
“Positive Energy Guy”
