I have no DESIRE to finish this book. The way this is written makes me want to throw it down every time I pick it up. I gave up at page 112. Not only is the book FILLED with annoying all-capital words and italicization's, there's a ton of New Age-y HOKUM to boot. This book seems to be the blueprint for self help books. It is so absurdly cliche by this point in time. If wealth is your particular self help interest, you're better off reading about some practical ways to accumulate wealth, rather than some dude who made HIS millions telling you there's some miraculous secret that can only be fulfilled by your DESIRE. Give me a break. It is quite literally impossible for each of the millions of people who believe the crap in this book to make even half the amount of money that the people Hill's referring to in this book had made. Regarding the New Age aspects of this book, as soon as I see words like "vibrations" and "ether," I want to light the pages on fire. A self help book about wealth which includes New Age terms, no practical or logical steps to accumulate wealth, no quantifiable data, nay, ANY scientific rigor whatsoever, is completely disingenuous about being for your benefit. By the way, this amazing SECRET that's mentioned in the first page of the book, is still not revealed by page 112. I'm sure it'll magically reveal itself to you when you make your first billion. This book was a total waste of time.

كتاب نابليون هيل " فكر تصبح غنياً "
وسُمى بعد التعديل " فكر وازداد ثراء "
أرى أنه كتابٌ يحوى ضفتين من الحديث، ضقة روحانية، وضفة عملية علمية ..

الضفه الروحانيه يتحدث كما لو أنه تقمس كتاب السر " the secret "، حيث يتحدث عن تجريد الأفكار من فقّعاتها لتسقط وتتحق على أرض الواقع، ولابد من الإيمان والإيحاء الإيجابى الدائم، وهذا الجزء أحترمه، ولكن لا أحبذه بدرجة كبيرة، اعرف أنه لابد من الثقة بالنفس وعدم التزعزع فى تحقيق الأهداف، وإذا فعلت هذا بشغف وأهتمام كامل، فسيتحقق بالتأكيد ..

ولكن أكره فكرة التعبير والذبذبات الأثيرية الذى يتم التحدث عنها، وبطبيعة البشر التى تحبذ معرفة كل الأسباب لكل شيئ، فهذا التفسير لا أقتنع به كثيراً.
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الضفة العلميه والعمليه تحوى على جانب جيد ومفيد جداً، يتحدث عن التركيز والاهتمام بهدف واحد وعدم تشتيت العقل ..
وضع خطط منظمة للوصول لما تريده..
إحاطة نفسك بالأشخاص التى تسعفك وتخلق معك أفكار جديدة ..
عدم السماح لأى شخص بالتأثير عليك..
عدم التردد فى اتخاذ القرارات ..
تجنب الخوف والقلق والتوتر فهم من مسببات الخيال والابداع.. وهكذا


وأخيرا أختم كلامى بجملة مقتبسة من الكتاب
ان الحياة هى لوحة شطرنج ، واللاعب المنافس هو الوقت، واذا ماترددت قبل القيام بحركتك او اهملت القيام بحركتك سريعا
ستزاح أحجارك من فوق اللوحة بمرور الوقت، فانت تلعب أمام منافس لا يتحمل التردد

Booktube Review: https://youtube.com/watch?v=i03m38764...

No more alibis

I am now ready to use the master key and enjoy the abundance in life, control my mind, create burning passion, consistently think about what I wanted to achieve and its purpose, establish harmony with life and people around me, have a concrete plan, consistently implement and strategize without any fear. Thank you, Napoleon!

DNF

I read 138 pages of what is basically filler nonsense. Look, believing in yourself is a good thing but economics are more complicated than simply that. Hill makes making millions of dollars into the same process as something more simple like talking to a women you like or losing weight. It’s really not the same thing. Maybe I’m wrong, but it all seems too simple to me.

What can I say about this book that hasn't been said by millions of people who read it in the decades since it was published? It was praised by so many, generation after generation. All I can add is what this book meant for me.
Every once in awhile comes a book that feels like it changes ones DNA. That while you are reading it you physically change. That your ideas about what life is, and what you want from it change. This is what this book did to me.
It made me question basic assumptions I made about myself that I didn't even know where assumptions! I thought they were - "My character" or "What's given". I took my time reading this one. I let things sink before I moved on and I know that I will re-read this book in the future.
The main areas that this book changed for me are - new definition of what is "possible" for one person to achieve and a new level of ambition to go and achieve it, it also gives the tools of how one can start doing the "impossible".
This book that has been written almost a century ago is still very relevant today. Napoleons writing is smooth and easy. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has dreams and wants to keep pushing himself and keep developing.

3.75 Stars

The riches begin with a state of mind, with definiteness of purpose and with little or no hard work. We should have faith within ourselves, our ideas and work. Faith is basically a state of mind which may be induced or created by affirmation or repeated instructions to the subconscious mind through the principle of auto-suggestion.

Auto suggestion applies to all suggestions and are self-administered stimuli which reaches one’s mind through our senses.

The initial few chapters were really good and then the author decided to go all pro-capitalism and America out of no where which for me was a downside as it broke the tempo.

Knowledge is only potential power, however it becomes power only when and if it’s organised into definite plans of actions and directed towards a definite end.

Probably the first ever book which actually makes sense about plans and their fulfillments. It takes a lot of courage to not give up and keep going when things are tough but that’s the only key to success - always move one step ahead in your journey even if you can’t take it anymore.

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A good Self help book which shows that thinking and what you think in your mind can change everything. This book shows that having desires can only help you achieve your goals. Thinking fiercely that you want to Be rich is the only way to become rich. If u don't think about it then its not gonna happen. I got this classic book for free on Kindle store (on 29 JAN 2020)

My 200th book! And proudly so.

I have to admit, I picked this book with an attitude of it being maximum three stars, and expecting just regular I-heard-it-before piece of motivational phrases and stories. Ha. My silliness continues to astonish me.

Unexpectedly, the book impacted me. Greatly. I started reading it as a very confused person, but now I have defined goals for my career and personal life. It has changed me, gave me a guidance that I really needed. And I am surprised a book can do that. But, maybe, I’ve just read it at the right time and place in my life.

First I must point out and compliment book’s structure. If you, just like me, adore lists — this is the book. As an example, there are lists of “symptoms of lack of persistance”, “thirty major causes of failure”, “the major attributes of leadership” and so many more. The information is organised, thighly summed up and is perfect for learning.

The book is also practical, it gives you useful steps you should take and even has advice on CV. But, mostly, it is about your mindset, attitude and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back from having better things in life. And, if you ask me, mindset is more important than your CV.

Overall, unexpectedly great, as stingy as I felt to give it 5 stars, the last chapters just made me do it. I recommend. Wholeheartedly.
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“Riches don’t respond to wishes. They respond only to definite plans, backed by definite desires, through constant persistence.”

In this oft-referenced self-help classic, Napoleon Hill promises to share the secret of the wealthiest people of his time (this book was published in 1937). At Andrew Carnegie's bidding, he spent 20 years interviewing and studying over 500 people, including Henry Ford, John Rockefeller, Thomas Edison, Marshall Field, Charles Schwab, and Alexander Graham Bell.

Did I discover the "secret" that will launch me to world-renowned success? Unfortunately, not that I'm aware. Do I have a better understanding of the psychology behind success or failure? Yes. I also realize how important it is to set a high goal, review it daily, and constantly work toward it.

Quick summary: "Anybody can wish for riches, and most people do, but only a few know that a definite plan plus a burning desire for wealth are the only dependable means of accumulating it."

The book contains a lot of practical advice on being successful, but it's mainly focused on the psychological motivation behind it. Although most of it's sound, there are some sections that are of questionable scientific validity, and some pure pseudoscience. For example, Hill believes that all human brains are connected by the "vibrating energy of thought", and that people can connect to the "Infinite Intelligence" - a cosmic force permeating all matter and energy.

Other nonsense presented as fact: telepathy, clairvoyance, ESP, precognition. These parts reminded me of some of the pseudoscience in The Power of Positive Thinking. At first I was concerned about Hill's mental state and ability to separate fact from fantasy when he described his imaginary meetings with a group of notable dead and living men he called his "Invisible Counselors". On second thought, however, I can see how imagining the advice that great people might give could help you make better decisions.

Here are the 13 Steps to Riches presented in the book, supposedly containing the great secret to wealth:

13 Steps to Riches
1. Desire
Have a burning desire for something definite (money, etc.).
Create a plan to obtain a definite amount of money through the sale of specific goods and services by a set date.
"See and feel and believe yourself already in possession of the money."

2. Faith
Believe in your idea.
Your self-confidence will influence your thoughts and actions.

3. Autosuggestion
Concentrate on your desire and faith, and your subconscious will create practical plans for obtaining your desire/money.

4. Specialized knowledge
Use your expertise and imagination to come up with ideas that earn far more than any job.

5. Imagination
Hard work and honesty alone won't make you rich.
Ideas become money through a definite purpose plus a definite plan.
Form definite plans to turn your ideas into money.

6. Organized planning
Create a practical plan for acquiring money.
Provide great service and convince others that you're worth the money you demand.
Follow the QQS Formula for service:
- Quality: be efficient, and increase in efficiency
- Quantity: give all the service you can, and improve through practice and experience
- Spirit: be agreeable and harmonious with others

7. Decision
Make decisions quickly and definitely; change them slowly.
Base decisions on your desire and your own opinions (not others').

8. Persistence
Have the willpower to follow your desire and plans despite obstacles and criticism.

9. Master Mind
Surround yourself with like-minded, intelligent people. This is your brain trust or think tank.
With your Master Mind group, coordinate your knowledge and effort to attain your desire.

10. Sex transmutation
Channel your sexual energy into creative energy.
Limit yourself to a moderate amount of sex and use your remaining energy to drive creativity and enthusiasm.

11. Subconscious mind
Plant your desires in your subconscious for it to work toward 24/7.
Fill your mind with positive emotions so that negative ones can't enter.

12. The brain
Send thoughts with your subconscious, receive thoughts with your creative imagination, and use autosuggestion.

13. Sixth Sense
Meditate to become attuned to inspiration and creative imagination.

Other notes
Don't expect poverty; demand riches.
The only thing you can absolutely control in life is your thoughts. Control your mind through self-discipline and habit.
Don't use the basic fears as excuses; overcome them through positive thinking - fears of poverty, criticism, illness, loss of love, old age, and death. Don't worry and don't be susceptible to negative influences.

My favorite part of the book was the poem in the Desire chapter: "My Wage" by Jessie Belle Rittenhouse:

I bargained with Life for a penny,
And Life would pay no more,
However I begged at evening
When I counted my scanty store;

For Life is a just employer,
He gives you what you ask,
But once you have set the wages,
Why, you must bear the task.

I worked for a menial’s hire,
Only to learn, dismayed,
That any wage I had asked of Life,
Life would have willingly paid.

One of the best classical self-help books I ever read.

I will read this book from time to time and review my habits and action.

I asked my friend to buy this book when he went to Canada for holidays around the year 1997.

It was not sold in my country at that time and I didn’t know why.

Great creation!

Every now and then I come across a book which makes me feel that I have wasted my precious time reading it. And this book is one of them. It's a matter of reading preference and books like these aren't the ones I want to spend my lifetime reading. Never mind the 4.11 rating people have given this, I really couldn't rate it anything beyond 0.11. If GoodReads had that option, I would have settled for that rating only. This book is a piece of crap!

I am ambitious and I have an insatiable hunger for growth but this book couldn't make them feel more in anyway.