Summary of Think and Grow Rich: The Wisdom of Napoleon Hill: ShockNotes, #1

By Steve Alvest

This ShockNotes summary of Think and Grow Rich captures as much of the actionable content and key takeaways as possible in 5,000 words. Most readers can read it in 20-30 minutes.

Napoleon Hill was best known for publishing Think and Grow Rich in 1937. In it, he outlines "The Thirteen Steps to Riches," drawn from his interviews with more than 500 wealthy men. He was originally inspired to work on the book at the encouragement of business magnate Andrew Carnegie, who at the time was one of the richest people in the world. Carnegie taught Hill a "money-making secret" that he said nearly all successful people knew. The secret had been used by the likes of Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, and John D. Rockefeller to achieve their goals. Carnegie believed that the secret should be taught in public schools and could revolutionize education. Think and Grow Rich was Napoleon Hill's attempt to disclose the secret to the general public.

• Language: English
• Publisher: StormShock Press
• Release date: Feb 8, 2018
• ISBN: 9781948665032

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Introduction

Napoleon Hill was best known for publishing Think and Grow Rich in 1937. In it, he outlines The Thirteen Steps to Riches, drawn from his interviews with more than 500 wealthy men. He was originally inspired to work on the book at the encouragement of business magnate Andrew Carnegie, who at the time was one of the richest people in the world. Carnegie taught Hill a money-making secret that he said nearly all successful people knew. The secret had been used by the likes of Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, and John D. Rockefeller to achieve their goals. Carnegie believed that the secret should be taught in public schools and could revolutionize education. Think and Grow Rich was Napoleon Hill’s attempt to disclose the secret to the general public.

Napoleon Hill’s tips for getting the most out of his (or any) book

Read no more than one chapter a night.

Underline sentences that impress you the most.

Later, reread the underlined sentences.

Form a study group. Meet at regular times, up to once a week. Each meeting should focus on a specific chapter. Every member should read the chapter before the meeting. At each meeting, have someone read aloud the chosen section of the book. Each member should take notes on the chapter and any ideas that come to mind. Everyone then discusses the reading.

Story: The Man Who Thought His Way into Partnership with Thomas A. Edison. How Edwin C. Barnes used desire and persistence to become Thomas Edison’s partner.

The first step to success is to know what you desire the most. Then, you need to risk everything and