Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century (Think and Grow Rich Series)

Napoleon Hill

Summary

Think and Grow Rich (1937) by Napoleon Hill is one of the most influential personal development and success books ever written. Based on over 20 years of research and interviews with some of the most successful individuals of his era—including Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison—Hill outlines a philosophy of achievement centered on mindset, belief, and purposeful action.

Rather than focusing only on money, the book argues that "riches" can mean success in any area of life: wealth, career, relationships, or personal fulfillment.

Core Premise

Hill's central idea is that thoughts are powerful forces. When combined with clear goals, unwavering faith, persistence, and disciplined action, they can transform into tangible success.

The 13 Principles of Success

The book is structured around 13 key principles, including:

Desire – A burning, definite purpose is the starting point of all achievement.

Faith – Belief in your goal fuels persistence and resilience.

Autosuggestion – Reprogramming the subconscious mind through repetition and affirmation.

Specialized Knowledge – Applying focused, practical knowledge rather than general education.

Imagination – The workshop of the mind where ideas are formed.

Organized Planning – Turning ideas into actionable plans.

Decision – Avoiding procrastination and cultivating decisiveness.

Persistence – Sustained effort despite setbacks.

The Master Mind Principle – Aligning with like-minded individuals to amplify results.

The Subconscious Mind

The Brain

The Sixth Sense – Intuition developed through disciplined thinking.

Why It's Still Relevant

Although written during the Great Depression, the book remains widely read because its principles focus on mindset, clarity of purpose, and strategic action—concepts that still underpin entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal achievement today.

In essence:
Think and Grow Rich teaches that success begins in the mind—and that disciplined thought, backed by action and persistence, can shape reality.

Available since: 02/21/2026.

Print length: 330 pages.

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