Think and Grow Rich

Timeless classic that never gets old and the information is just as applicable today. Once you've read it for the first time, let it soak in and then when you enter another phase or decision in life - read it again. You will absorb information that you didn't pick up on the first time. I truly believe this book to be one that every college student or young adult needs to read before going out on their own.

It is written by Napoleon Hill and also includes additional writings/articles that have been found and added to the end. The information within the pages has been used and tested by many well known Americans - including Andrew Carnegie, Charles M. Schwab, Henry Ford and President Woodrow Wilson. Do yourself a favor and get this book in hard copy so you can mark it up and continue taking notes as you read it over and over!

This book was given to me by a friend who thought I might need a little boost in my outlook on starting a successful company. This book was exactly what I needed, and made me realize a few things that might make me a bit more successful. The first chapter starts out really cheesy (for lack of a better word), but then settles into great advice for anyone who wants to be successful at whatever they do. This book is not just about making money. It's about attaining goals, figuring out your definite chief aim in life, and taking continuous actions toward that goal.

Think and Grow Rich was originally written in 1937 and is a culmination of the studies of the time's richest people. It has some great advice for the beginner, and includes some helpful stories of how to apply the principles. Many times it tells you to circle back and reread certain chapters. Ideally, the book wants you to study itself and master the ideas in each chapter. It wants to be a textbook for your successful life. Problem is, it's now 2017. 80 years has passed. Some of the tips are still beneficial, but others are older, outdated techniques that would not work in today's environment. One could argue I'm not keeping an open mind. I would say they're being blinded by the advice of someone from 80 years ago.

This was not the easiest book to read. The writing is rich in vocabulary. It makes progression slow. I expect there to be other books that cover the same principles in modern terminology. Aside from the language, it's still a good, short book to jumpstart your mind and prepare it for higher levels of success. Even if you don't capitalize on them, you'll be able to better recognize those traits and behaviors.