The Very Beginning - The first sentences of "The Law of Success in Sixteen Lessons" by Napoleon Hill

"The Law of Success in Sixteen Lessons" by Napoleon Hill is the first practical philosophy of success

In 1908, Andrew Carnegie, steel-billionaire and philanthropist, commissioned young reporter Napoleon Hill with writing a philosophy of personal success. Napoleon Hill worked 20 years on that task. He interviewed more than 500 wealthy men and women to extract the eternal laws of success that Andrew Carnegie postulated. By 1928, Napoleon Hill eventually published "The Law of Success in Sixteen Lessons", the book that turned out to be predecessor to Napoleon Hill's biggest success ever: "Think and Grow Rich".

The following words are the first sentences in Napoleon Hill's "The Law of Success in 16 Lessons". They mark the beginning of a success-story of its own and the accomplishment of a task that took 20 years to accomplish:

THE LAW  OF 
SUCCESS
IN SIXTEEN LESSONS
 
Teaching, for the First Time in the History of the World,
the True Philosophy upon which all Personal Success is Built.
 
BY NAPOLEON HILL
 
General Introduction to the
LAW OF SUCCESS COURSE
By Napoleon Hill
 
Dedicated to
 
ANDREW CARNEGIE
 
Who suggested the writing of the course, and to
 
HENRY FORD
 
Whose astounding achievements form the
foundation for practically all of the Sixteen
Lessons of the course, and to
 
EDWIN C. BARNES
 
A business associate of Thomas A. Edison,
whose close personal friendship over a period
of more than fifteen years served to help the
author “carry on” in the face of a great variety
of adversities and much temporary defeat
met with in organizing the course.
 
 
"WHO said it could not be done?
And what great victories has he to
his credit which qualify him to judge
others accurately?"  
Napoleon Hill.

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Inspirational Quote by Napoleon Hill (Think and Grow Rich)

"Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another."
Napoleon Hill

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Why Napoleon Hill (Think and Grow Rich) worked for 20 years without compensation for Andrew Carnegie, the richest man at that time?

The goal was set: To write the first practical philosophy of personal success and achievement. Andrew Carnegie offered Napoleon Hill the job to write it and Napoleon Hill accepted.

Many different stories are told about the legendary meeting of young reporter Napoleon Hill with steel-magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Click the link below and read the story told by Napoleon Hill himself. Surely, the meeting's highlight was Andrew Carnegie's proposal to Napoleon Hill:

"Are you willing to put in 20 years of research, because that’s how long it will take, paying your own way as you go along without any subsidy from me – yes or no?”

Read the full story here: Napoleon Hill about his meeting with Andrew Carnegie

Who's Who in "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill (Part 7)

Do you know, who the gentlemen are that are listed in the author's preface of Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich"?

Napoleon Hill lists 47 millionaires, mostly self-made millionaires in his author's preface of "Think and Grow Rich". Some of the man are well known, still today. But some are not. In this interesting series about the men in "Think and Grow Rich" you can read who these men were, what they did for a living and how they accumulated their vast fortunes.

Part 7 is about William Howard Taft (27th U.S. President), Luther Burbank (Wizard of Plants), Edward W. Bok (publisher) and Frank A. Munsey (publisher).  Click the link below to read (and get a free copy of "Think and Grow Rich"):

Who's Who in "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill (Part 7)

Do you want to know, who writes all of those "How to Get Rich" books?

Do you understand this? Somebody wants to get an ebook written. The topic: "How to Get Rich"

Obviously this somebody has not gotten rich, yet. Neither have those who offer to write the book for a budget between $500.- and $1000.-

Just check it out yourself: http://www.elance.com/j/how-get-rich-ebook-writer-needed/21458997/

I simply will stick with the guy who has written the real "How to Get Rich" book by himself. It is the man who has spent over 20 years of his lifetime to write it and who eventually grew rich applying the laws he found.

I am talking about Napoleon Hill and his book "Think and Grow Rich". Get your free ebook copy of "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill now!

"How to Make a Million in Your Pajamas?"

Tamara Schweitzer's article shows: it only needs a home based business to make the (new) American Dream come true

Tamara Schweitzer shows some examples of successful home based businesses and their founders. For example Steve King and Emergent Research, Michelle Tunno Buelow with Bella Tunno and Jim Anderson with LeadDog Consulting.

Read this interesting article and learn how home based businesses have evolved into a vital economic force and how they allow their founders to lead the lives they want.

If you need some assistance for your own home based business, make sure to read the #1 entrepreneur guide (since 1937) "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. Get your free copy of Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich" ebook now

Super Collection: "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill and 25 more classic self help best-sellers for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad

Have you ever seen this collection of 26 great classic self help best sellers in one place?

It's unbelievable what an amazing app Alexandru Brie has put together: 26 self help best-sellers on personal improvement, motivation, inspiration, business advice and money for your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

See this fantastic list of books contained in the app:

- “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill – Probably the most successful motivational book in history, 60 million copies sold

- “The Science of Getting Rich” by Wallace Wattles – A primary source for "The Secret", Rhonda Byrne's best-seller on the law of attraction

- “The Master Key System” by Charles F. Haanel – Developer of the Law of Attraction theory

- "Art and Science of Personal Magnetism"  by Theron Q. Dumont – a practical course about developing one’s personal magnetism, and charisma

- “Dynamic Thought” by H.T. Hamblin – practical course in thought direction and the Law of Attraction

- ”A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis” by Melvin Powers - you will learn that hypnosis is a very solid tool for directing your thoughts as you prefer

-  “The Art of Public Speaking” by Dale Carnegie and Joseph Berg Esenwein - the art of how to express yourself to convince and influence others

- “Art of Money Getting/Golden Rules for Making Money”  by P. T. Barnum – the first and most controversial American show-biz millionaire, entertainer and circus founder

- “Certain Success” by Norval Hawkins – a practical book on personal branding and success by the greatest marketing and sales guru of the 20′s.

- “Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie” –    the autobiography of America’s first self made billionaire, the man who inspired "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill

- “Fundamentals of Prosperity - What They Are and Whence They Come" by Roger W. Babson, founder of Babson College in Massachusetts,  Webber College in Florida and Utopia College in Kansas

- “The Art of War” by Sun-Tzu - a classic book on philosophy of war, managing conflicts and winning battles

- “The Prince” by Niccolo Machiavelli - very influential book, a must-read for every leader

- “Acres of Diamonds” by Russell H. Conwell – the most successful motivational speech

- “As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen – the most famous of Allen’s works. James Allen was one of the first authors to write about personal self-development

- “The Path to Prosperity” by James Allen - this is the most important part of Allen's "From Poverty to Power" a.k.a. "The Realization of Prosperity and Peace"

- “Self-Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson - contains the most thorough statement of one of Emerson's repeating themes, the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his or her own instincts and ideas.

- “Creative Mind” by Ernest S. Holmes - founder of a movement known as Religious Science, also known as "Science of Mind", a part of the New Thought movement

- Several inspirational essays by Albert Einstein - Einstein not only was a great physicist but also a great philosopher with a winking sense of humor

- “The Game of Life and How to Play it”   by Florence Scovel Shinn

- “The Secret Door To Success” by Florence Scovel Shinn, who said: "Love one another, and in the Game of Life, love or good-will takes every trick."

- “Self Help” by Samuel Smiles - The origins of Smiles' most famous book, "Self-Help", lay in a speech he gave in March 1845

- “Letters from a Stoic” by Seneca the Younger – the masterpiece that helped change countless lives

- “The Way to Wealth” by Benjamin Franklin, it is a collection of adages and advice presented in Poor Richard's Almanac during its first 25 years of publication, organized into a speech given by "Father Abraham" to a group of people.

- "How to Get on in the World - A Ladder to Practical Success" by A. R. Calhoun. "Character is crystallized habit, the result of training and conviction.", he writes.

- "How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day" by Arnold Bennett. One of his most popular non-fiction works, which is still read to this day.

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What Means Wealth Consciousness in "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill?

Why Napoleon Hill asked students of prosperity to examine their health in his book "Think and Grow Rich" - great article by Maria Jacketti

Health is Wealth - that is the title of Maria Jacketti's amazing article. She asks: "What does indigestion have to do with wealth?" And she writes: "Even mundane indigestion may be blocking prosperity.

Read Maria Jacketti's interesting article here:
http://www.suite101.com/content/health-is-wealth-a205855

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How Can You Use "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill?

"Everyone's told you to study Napoleon Hill - yet how can you use his book to Think and Grow Rich?" - That is the question that Daniel Klatt asks and answers in his article

It is true: Whenever you ask for motivational book, success literature or self-help books on entrepreneurship etc., you will hear one recommendation over and over again: Read "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill.

Daniel Klatt gives some interesting answers to the question why this book has influenced so many people and why it is still a best-seller - 70 years after first being published. He writes:

“Think and Grow Rich” isn’t meant to entertain you, although it will if you just read it casually. It’s meant to transform how you think, and it will if you use it the way Napoleon Hill intended."

Read the full article here: http://www.reachoutandtouchsomeone.com/napoleon-hill/everyones-told-you-to-study-napoleon-hill-yet-how-can-you-use-his-book-to-think-and-grow-rich

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Questions & Answers on Napoleon Hill ("Think and Grow Rich")

"Which Person Did Napoleon Hill Most Admire and Why?"

This is my favorite question and I am sure you will love the answer, too.
15 questions and 15 answers in "Judy's Articles VIP Interview Questions on Dr. Napoleon Hill" will reveal interesting facts about Napoleon Hill, the author of "Think and Grow Rich". You may have never read those facts anywhere else before. Read this amazing article here:

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