• Napoleon Hill’s book “Think and Grow Rich” is centered around a money-making secret initially shared by Andrew Carnegie, a successful businessman.
• Andrew Carnegie challenged Napoleon Hill to spend 20 years studying this secret and sharing it with others, promising to make introductions and cover expenses.
• Hill accepted the challenge, leading to the creation of this book, which aims to reveal the secret of success and personal achievement.
• The book includes stories of numerous successful individuals, such as Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and many more, who applied the principles outlined in the book.
• Hill suggests that success and riches begin with an idea and readers will recognize the “Carnegie secret” when they are ready, potentially leading to a significant turning point in their lives. So…

• 26:21 In this edition of “Think and Grow Rich,” the editors have made updates to reflect modern usage and have provided relevant notes about recent developments.
• 28:19 Edwin C. Barnes discovered that you can “think and grow rich” by having a burning desire and persistence, as he secured a partnership with Thomas Edison.
• 30:23 Edwin C. Barnes didn’t let initial problems deter him from his goal. His determination and focus on a single desire eventually led to his success.
• 32:42 Opportunity often comes in unexpected forms and may be disguised as misfortune or temporary defeat.
• 36:32 Darby’s story illustrates the importance of persistence and not giving up when faced with temporary defeat.
• 38:56 Many successful people, including Wayne Allen Root, faced failures and setbacks on their path to success.
• 41:26 The story of a child’s determination to get 50 cents illustrates the power of persistence and determination.
• 44:22 The story of the child and Darby’s own experiences emphasize the importance of changing from failure to success consciousness.
• 49:06 Henry Ford’s determination to build a V8 engine block showcases the power of a strong desire and persistence in achieving seemingly impossible goals. Thus…

• The power to control our thoughts is emphasized, and it is suggested that our minds become magnetized with dominating thoughts that attract corresponding forces, people, and circumstances.
• The importance of intense desire and becoming money-conscious is highlighted as a prerequisite for accumulating riches.
• Jennings Randolph, a young man inspired by the idea of a burning desire, became a successful congressman and an important figure in President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration.
• The book emphasizes the value of maintaining an open-minded spirit and discusses how the principles outlined have worked for millions of people.
• The need for a burning desire as a starting point for achieving riches is underscored, and it’s suggested that your desire should be a dominating obsession.
• The six practical steps to transmute desire into financial success are outlined, including setting a specific financial goal and maintaining a plan.
• A strong emphasis is placed on having a definiteness of purpose, which is a key factor in success, and it’s encouraged to embrace a burning desire to be and do.
• The significance of dreaming and converting dreams into reality is highlighted with examples like Marconi and O. Henry, who faced adversity but ultimately succeeded.
• The concept of the “other self” is introduced as the part of your personality that knows no obstacles and can help you overcome challenges.
• Thomas Edison’s tenacity in inventing the electric lamp is cited as an example of persistence leading to success.

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• 01:20:24 Dean Kamen, an inventor and entrepreneur, created innovative devices, including the iBot, a revolutionary wheelchair, and the Segway, a personal transporter.
• 01:21:46 Dean Kamen developed a non-polluting electric generator capable of purifying water and providing electric power, potentially benefiting areas with water scarcity.
• 01:24:43 Napoleon Hill highlights the achievements of inventors like Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, and Steve Wozniak, emphasizing their dreams, perseverance, and business success.
• 01:28:18 Open-mindedness, belief, and a burning desire are key components in achieving success.
• 01:38:34 Blair, a deaf child, overcame his disability by developing a strong desire to hear and speak, leading to an amazing transformation in his life.
• 01:43:51 The power of desire played a significant role in a patient’s recovery after a doctor’s bleak prognosis.
• 01:45:16 Faith, visualization, and belief are key elements that, combined with a burning desire, can harness the power of the mind and lead to success.

• Faith is essential for success and should be an unwavering belief on a subconscious level.
• Napoleon Hill’s concept of “infinite intelligence” resembles working in the flow state.
• Hill’s view of the conscious and subconscious mind aligns with the ideas of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung.
• The conscious mind receives information through the five senses, while the subconscious mind takes everything literally and doesn’t filter or forget.
• Autosuggestion involves giving orders to the subconscious mind through repeated affirmations to induce faith.
• Developing faith in yourself and your abilities is crucial and can be achieved by applying the principles described in the book.
• Emotions like faith, love, and sex mixed with thought impulses lead to their physical equivalents.
• The subconscious mind cannot distinguish between what is real and what is vividly imagined.
• It’s essential to have faith in the process for autosuggestion to work effectively.
• Negative beliefs and doubts can hinder the effectiveness of auto-suggestion.
• Faith can be used to tap into the power of infinite intelligence.
• Self-suggestion, when used constructively, can lead to peace and prosperity.
• The subconscious mind works with the material fed through thought impulses, making it crucial to control and direct thoughts positively.
• Repeating and visualizing positive affirmations can influence the subconscious mind.
• The subconscious mind can turn negative thinking into a physical reality, just as with positive thinking.
• The Law of Auto Suggestion states that you can rise to success or fall into failure depending on your thoughts.
• Faith played a significant role in the achievements of historical figures like Jesus and Mahatma Gandhi.
• The story of Charles M. Schwab illustrates the power of faith and its role in creating great fortunes through ideas and action. Again…

• Charles M. Schwab delivered a speech in 1900 that had a significant impact on American industrial history, leading to the creation of the United States Steel Corporation.
• Schwab’s speech emphasized the need for reorganization, efficiency, and specialization in the steel industry, along with the scrapping of unsuccessful mills and capturing foreign markets.
• J.P. Morgan played a key role in forming the steel trust, viewed as a daring financial undertaking.
• Andrew Carnegie initially resisted selling his steel business but eventually agreed to sell it for approximately $400 million.
• The story highlights the power of ideas, faith, and imagination in business success.
• Auto-suggestion is a way to communicate between the conscious and subconscious minds, influencing behavior and outcomes. It can be used for both positive and negative thoughts. So…

• 02:39:14 Repetition of your desire for money helps communicate it to your subconscious mind and create thought habits reinforcing your efforts.
• 02:39:47 Be specific about the amount of money you desire and what you’ll give in return, and set a definite date and plan for its acquisition.
• 02:41:06 Reading your written statement with emotion and belief is crucial as the subconscious mind acts upon emotional thoughts.
• 02:42:25 Persistence and concentration are vital to influencing the subconscious mind and developing a money consciousness.
• 02:44:39 Make your subconscious mind believe the money you desire is already awaiting your claim, and it will provide practical plans for its accumulation.
• 02:53:28 Using auto-suggestion to give orders to your subconscious mind is a fundamental principle in achieving success.
• 02:57:22 Knowledge alone is not power; it becomes power when organized into practical plans and directed toward a specific goal.
• 03:00:21 Education isn’t about accumulating general knowledge but developing the faculties to acquire what you need and organize it effectively.
• 03:02:46 Henry Ford exemplified education as knowing how to get and organize knowledge through a mastermind group.
• 03:03:50 Specialized knowledge is essential in pursuing wealth, and a mastermind group can bridge gaps in knowledge and expertise. Anyway…

• 03:06:08 Specialized knowledge is valuable, and you don’t need a traditional education to acquire it.
• 03:08:02 Successful people continually acquire specialized knowledge related to their goals and professions.
• 03:11:20 Emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and specialized knowledge are crucial for success.
• 03:12:18 Various specialized knowledge sources, including night schools, home study courses, and correspondence schools, are accessible.
• 03:14:55 Starting above the bottom can lead to quicker success than working your way up from the beginning.
• 03:18:35 Bill Gates’ success is attributed to specialized knowledge, imagination, and a burning desire.
• 03:24:25 Presenting personal services effectively can open up opportunities, and specialized knowledge can help people succeed.
• 03:28:26 Starting above the bottom, coupled with ambition, can lead to faster career progress.
• 03:31:14 Developing a plan for personal services that benefits both sellers and buyers can be a valuable skill. Thus…

• 03:32:13: Mary Kay Ash found specialized knowledge that led her to create a successful cosmetics business empowering women.
• 03:33:12: Neil Balter turned a carpenter’s knowledge into a closet organization business, California Closet Company, using his imagination.
• 03:34:08: Lillian Vernon used her knowledge about handbags and belts to start a direct response business selling monogrammed items.
• 03:37:31: Walter P. Chrysler transitioned from railroading to the automobile business by dismantling and reassembling a car to learn specialized knowledge.
• 03:40:12: Imagination is essential for creating organized plans and achieving riches through combining specialized knowledge and ideas.

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• 03:58:56 Understanding the power of imagination and ideas is crucial for success.
• 03:59:57 Imagination played a significant role in turning ideas into fortunes, as demonstrated by various real-life success stories.
• 04:03:43 Examples like Coca-Cola, KFC, Mrs. Fields, Famous Amos, and Starbucks highlight the influence of imagination in building successful businesses.
• 04:17:09 Dr. Frank W. Gonzalez’s story emphasizes the importance of a decision and a clear plan for achieving financial goals.
• 04:21:51 Imagination is a key factor in turning ideas into wealth, as seen in the case of inventions like Post-it notes.

• Unconventional ideas and imagination have led to the success of many inventions and businesses.
• Collaborating with a group of people through a mastermind alliance is crucial for achieving success.
• Temporary defeats should be seen as opportunities to learn and improve one’s plans.
• Leadership requires unwavering courage, self-control, justice, decisiveness, and the ability to do more than expected.
• A pleasing personality, sympathy, understanding, mastery of detail, and willingness to assume responsibility are key qualities for successful leaders.
• Cooperation with others is essential for effective leadership.

• 04:49:29 Successful leadership requires understanding cooperative effort and gaining followers’ consent and sympathy. Leadership by force is unsustainable in the long run.
• Leadership by consent of the followers is the only enduring form of leadership, as people won’t willingly follow forced leadership.
• Effective leaders should possess attributes and avoid common causes of failure in leadership.
• Major causes of failure in leadership include the inability to organize details, the unwillingness to render humble service, and the fear of competition from followers.
• Lack of imagination, selfishness, and intemperance are other leadership failure causes.
• Loyalty to one’s duty and avoiding an emphasis on authority in leadership are critical.
• Competent leaders don’t need titles to gain respect.
• Various methods can be applied for job applications, such as through employment agencies, advertising, personal letters, in-person applications, and personal acquaintances.
• Personalized resumes should include education, experience, references, and a professional photograph.
• Applications should be tailored to the specific position and company, demonstrating imagination and interest in the role.
• Creativity in presentation can set you apart from other applicants.
• To get the job you desire, create a clear plan, and focus on what you can offer rather than seeking a job in the traditional sense. Understand the company and its policies, and forget the routine job-seeking process.

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• 05:17:03 Having a well-detailed plan and presenting it to the right people can save years of hard work and lead to success.
• 05:18:00 A new way of marketing services involves a partnership approach between employers, employees, and the public, shifting from a traditional employer-employee relationship.
• 05:21:15 Quality, quantity, and a cooperative spirit are the keys to effective marketing of personal services, summarized in the QQS formula (Quality + Quantity + Spirit of Cooperation = Perfect Salesmanship of Service).
• 05:26:30 The capital value of one’s brainpower can be estimated by comparing it to the interest a bank charges to lend money, emphasizing the importance of investing in self-development.
• 05:28:18 Napoleon Hill outlines the 31 major causes of failure, emphasizing the significance of understanding and addressing these causes to achieve success.
• 05:39:12 Selecting a vocation you genuinely enjoy is crucial for achieving outstanding success and personal fulfillment.
• 05:44:10 Self-analysis and self-improvement are essential for recognizing weaknesses and building on strengths in the journey to market personal services effectively.

• Self-analysis is crucial for personal growth and progress. It should include evaluating your goals, the quality and quantity of your service, and the harmony in your conduct, habits, and decisions.
• The United States offers numerous freedoms and opportunities for accumulating riches, including freedom of thought, education, religion, politics, and business choice. It provides access to food, clothing, shelter, property rights, and travel.
• Capital, which includes money and highly organized individuals with specialized knowledge, plays a vital role in the country’s development and providing goods and services. Capitalistic America offers everyone the opportunity to accumulate wealth by providing valuable services.
• Quick and definite decision-making is a common trait among those who have accumulated great wealth. Delayed decisions and frequent changes of decisions can hinder success.
• Do not let the opinions of others influence your decisions. Only confide in those in harmony with your goals and avoid disclosing your plans to those who might ridicule or hinder your progress.
• Keep your mouth closed and your ears and eyes open. Do not talk too much, and be a good listener. Show your intentions through actions, not words.
• The value of decisions often depends on the courage required to make them, and significant decisions in history were made with an understanding of the risks involved. Courageous decisions can lead to substantial progress. By the way…

• 06:14:14 In 1776, 56 men in Philadelphia made a courageous decision to sign the Declaration of Independence, risking their lives to bring freedom to all Americans.
• 06:18:07 A mastermind group consisting of Adams, Lee, and Hancock was pivotal in organizing the Committee of Correspondence, laying the foundation for American independence.
• 06:22:18 Adams and Hancock locked themselves in a room and pushed for a Continental Congress, essential for the eventual signing of the Declaration of Independence.
• 06:24:39 On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee made a historic motion to declare the United Colonies free and independent states, leading to the Declaration of Independence.
• 06:26:40 Thomas Jefferson played a significant role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, which was accepted and signed on July 4, 1776.
• 06:31:15 Napoleon Hill emphasizes that persistence is essential for success, as it helps transmute desire into a monetary equivalent and is a crucial factor in accumulating wealth.

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• 06:41:34 Napoleon Hill chose Fannie Hurst, a successful author, to illustrate the idea of overcoming poverty and adversity, drawing from his own experiences.
• 06:42:28 Napoleon Hill’s life had humble beginnings, but his stepmother’s faith and encouragement helped turn him around. He began submitting stories to newspapers and later pursued a unique job offer in the coal industry.
• 06:43:24 Napoleon Hill advanced rapidly in his career, ultimately becoming the youngest manager of a mine. However, he faced a setback when his employer lost his fortune.
• 06:45:32 The 1907 panic caused by bank failures had significant consequences, leading to a financial crisis. So…

first serious defeat

• 06:46:32 Napoleon Hill considered his first serious defeat when he had to redirect his efforts from the lumber business to studying law due to the 1907 panic.
• 06:47:42 Hill entered law school, worked as an automobile salesman, and started training in automobile mechanics. However, his banker’s actions eventually led to financial struggles.
• 06:48:31 After working for a coal company, Hill resigned due to the ease of the job. This marked the first turning point of his selection.
• 06:49:31 Hill selected Chicago as his new field of endeavor to gain recognition and develop real ability.
• 06:50:04 Hill’s career involved various ventures, including the candy manufacturing business, but he faced challenges from partners who tried to take over the business.
• 06:51:01 Hill faced adversity but emerged stronger, refusing to compromise with his partners and eventually winning in court.
• 06:51:34 Hill’s life took a new direction as he turned to teach advertising and salesmanship and contributed to the war effort.
• 06:53:24 The end of World War I and Hill’s prolific writing marked another turning point in his life, leading to the creation of “Hill’s Golden Rule” magazine.
• 06:56:50 Hill faced adversity, including the loss of his magazine and an assassination attempt, but he willed himself out of depression to complete the Carnegie project.
• 06:58:41 Despite facing financial difficulties during the Great Depression, Hill continued his efforts to spread the philosophy of success.
• 07:00:05 Hill emphasized the importance of persistence and outlined key factors contributing to persistence in achieving success.
• 07:05:18 Hill highlighted the fear of criticism as a major obstacle to success, explaining its symptoms and impact on people’s lives.
• 07:06:19 Hill listed the real enemies between individuals and their pursuit of success, including procrastination, indecision, and lack of ambition. Again…

• 07:08:10 Most ideas need immediate action to grow; procrastination and fear of criticism can kill them.
• 07:09:05 Luck regarding random events is beyond our control, but we can influence “lucky breaks” by intentionally positioning ourselves and impressing gatekeepers.
• 07:12:58 Definiteness of purpose and persistence are essential for success.
• 07:15:47 Persistence is a key quality of successful individuals like Henry Ford and Thomas Edison.
• 07:19:12 Muhammad’s success was attributed to persistence and a strong sense of purpose rather than performing miracles.
• 07:27:34 Power is essential for success in money accumulation and can be achieved through a mastermind alliance.
• 07:30:35 The mastermind principle combines economic and psychic power, with the latter referring to the increased energy and effectiveness generated when individuals cooperate and harmonize their minds. Additionally…

• 07:35:22 Cooperation and harmony among individuals, especially in a business context, can be seen as a miracle, and forming a mastermind alliance is crucial to achieving this.
• 07:35:51 When creating a mastermind alliance, it’s essential to clearly define your desires and choose individuals who share your vision, provide ideas, information, and contacts, and work together harmoniously.
• 07:36:17 The mastermind alliance should ideally consist of a smaller group, generally around a dozen people or fewer, who can cooperate effectively and share their experience and knowledge.
• 07:36:42 To find the right people for your mastermind alliance, you must start looking and not give up until you find those who can support your goals.
• 07:38:07 Offering fair compensation and recognition to the members of your mastermind alliance is vital, as no one should be expected to work indefinitely without some form of compensation.
• 07:41:37 Regular meetings with your mastermind alliance are essential to fine-tune your plans and create a flow of ideas. However, don’t make them too formal, allowing for informal interactions.
• 07:42:08 Maintaining perfect harmony within your mastermind group is crucial for its success, and each member should agree on contributions, benefits, and profits.
• 07:44:02 Incorporate your family into your alliance, as a lack of harmony at home can negatively affect other aspects of your life and success.
• 07:45:00 When two or more people coordinate harmoniously towards a definite objective, they can absorb power from infinite intelligence, making it the greatest power source.
• 07:51:00 Hill discusses the role of emotions and sexuality as powerful motivators and their impact on creativity, personal magnetism (charisma), and success.
• 08:03:02 Charisma, or personal magnetism, which can be associated with sexual energy, plays a crucial role in influencing and motivating people in various aspects of life. Moreover…

• Most historical biographies available during Napoleon Hill’s time focused on successful men, limiting his analysis of the role men play in motivating the success of women.
• Many great male leaders, like Napoleon Bonaparte and Abraham Lincoln, drew inspiration from women, often their wives or significant others, highlighting the influence of women on male success.
• Successful individuals, whether in business, politics, arts, or professions, frequently have highly developed sexual natures and transmute their sexual energy into action.
• Sexual transmutation holds the secret to creative ability and is an important success motivator.
• Both men and women have succeeded in various aspects of life, suggesting that Napoleon Hill’s theory about sexuality as a motivating force applies to both genders.
• While some famous individuals like Edgar Allan Poe and Samuel Taylor Coleridge found inspiration under the influence of substances, such artificial mind stimulants can lead to self-destructive behavior.
• Balancing love and sex in a relationship is crucial for happiness and success. Love, combined with positive emotions, can guide individuals toward creative efforts and achievement.
• The road to genius involves the development, control, and use of sex, love, and romance, emphasizing encouraging positive emotions in one’s mind. So…

• Your subconscious mind plays a vital role in achieving your desires and connecting with infinite intelligence.
• You can influence your subconscious through positive emotions and by avoiding negative ones.
• Formulating clear, specific, and emotional affirmations is essential for success.
• Your creative imagination serves as the receiving set for thoughts from your subconscious and others.
• Your brain can broadcast and receive thoughts through emotion and auto-suggestion.
• Infinite intelligence is the medium through which you can receive thoughts from other brains. Thus…

• Napoleon Hill discusses the concept of the sixth sense, the 13th principle of success and involves the subconscious mind’s creative imagination.
• The sixth sense is a way to receive ideas, hunches, and inspirations. It can warn of impending dangers and notify of opportunities.
• Hill used an imaginary council of great individuals, including Emerson, Edison, Darwin, Lincoln, Burbank, Napoleon, Ford, Carnegie, and Edison, to shape his character and gain their attributes.
• Through auto-suggestion and self-suggestion, Hill reshaped his character by emulating the qualities and characteristics of his imaginary counselors.
• The method of mind stimulation discussed by Hill involves working together in a mastermind group, where individuals discuss and contribute thoughts and ideas to find solutions to problems.
• The concept of interconnectedness and intangible forces is explored, referencing quantum theory and holographic principles.
• Scientific experiments related to telepathy and clairvoyance are mentioned, along with the idea of a universal subconscious.
• The sixth sense is a powerful tool for achieving success, as it allows for communication with infinite intelligence and offers access to wisdom and guidance. So…

• 09:32:22 The brain has a sixth sense that receives thought vibrations and can provide accurate knowledge beyond physical senses, often activated during emergencies.
• 09:33:24 Napoleon Hill initially used imaginary counselors for autosuggestion but later found his mind most receptive to ideas, thoughts, and knowledge through the sixth sense during meetings with these counselors.
• 09:39:22 Thought impulses become their physical equivalent, and human beings have control over their thoughts, which can lead to success or failure.
• 09:45:39 The fear of poverty is the most destructive of the six basic fears, paralyzing one’s abilities, destroying enthusiasm, self-reliance, and more.
• 09:56:21 The fear of criticism, another basic fear, is attributed to the inherited nature that prompts us to justify our actions by criticizing the character of others.

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• 09:57:37 The fear of criticism can destroy initiative, limit imagination, and rob individuals of their individuality, leading to self-reliance issues.
• 09:59:30 Unnecessary criticism, especially from parents, can create inferiority complexes and hinder personal achievement.
• 10:00:25 The fear of criticism is almost as universal as the:  fear of poverty and manifests through self-consciousness,  lack of poise, personality weaknesses, and more.”
• 10:03:23 The fear of ill health may result from:-  “physical and social heredity, and it is closely related to the fear of old age and death.”
• 10:05:35 The fear of ill health is associated with:-  auto-suggestion, hypochondria, physical inactivity, and various habits like seeking sympathy or using substances to numb pain.
• 10:10:03 The fear of loss of love and jealousy stems from:-  the fear of losing someone’s love. It leads to jealousy, fault-finding, gambling, and other symptoms.
• 10:12:39 The fear of old age often relates to concerns about poverty, ill health, and loss of freedom and independence. Symptoms include lack of enthusiasm, inappropriate dress, and actions.
• 10:14:42 The fear of death is associated with religious fanaticism, but scientific knowledge has lessened this fear. It can manifest as thinking about death, fearing poverty, or other related concerns.
• 10:19:08 Worry is a destructive state of mind caused by indecision. Overcoming it requires decisiveness and control of thought impulses.
• 10:24:29 People should protect themselves:- against negative influences and resist such influences, building a defense through self-analysis and strong willpower. Finally…

• Recognize and counteract the six basic fears that affect human nature.
• Be aware of the negative influences that work through the subconscious mind and guard against them.
• Surround yourself with people who encourage independent thinking and avoid those who depress or discourage you.
• Engage in self-analysis by asking yourself a series of questions to understand your thoughts and behaviors better.
• Develop a positive mental state to shield yourself from discouraging influences.
• Exercise control over your thoughts, as it’s the key to controlling your destiny.
• Avoid letting negative suggestions from others poison your mind and belief in your own capabilities.
• Historical figures like Thomas Edison, F.W. Woolworth, and Henry Ford succeeded by controlling their minds and believing their ideas.
• Your mind is your most significant asset, so protect and use it carefully to achieve your goals.