Napoleon Hill: Author

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I saw this on Facebook this morning and it reminded me how true. "Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure." — Napoleon Hill: Author

[Robert Goren]

Have you read one of his books?

[GaryG]

I was inspired by his "Think and Grow Rich" when I was in college.

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Have you read one of his books?

All of them over the years. This particular quote from "Think and Grow Rich".

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My favorite was written long before the most popular one. I am referring to his "The Law of Success" (1928). "Think and Grow Rich" (most popular) was published in 1937

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On the topic of books how many of you have and like a Kindle? In your opinion is it better just to get an Apple iPad now?

[bigmack]

I long to have the name Napoleon. Just think, you're at a gathering and you hear "Hey Napoleon, how do you want you want steak?" That would be uplifting. :p
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NapHill writes Think and Grow Rich while the Lib mantra schlubbs along as Visualize World Peace. Further evidence loons live lives not unlike that of beauty pageant queens and roll with similar intellect.

http://s.bebo.com/app-image/7932597487/5411656627/PROFILE/i.quizzaz.com/img/q/u/08/04/12/Beauty_Queen.jpg

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Ran across this. I don't know if there is a 'catch' but they might just like to have more prospects for selling other items to in the future:
Get a FREE copy of "Think and Grow Rich" - just pay the shipping starting at $4.59

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www.FreeTGRbook.com (http://www.FreeTGRbook.comA) free paperback of Napoleon Hill's original 1937 edition of Think and Grow Rich, the number one success book off all time.

$7.99 at Amazon plus shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Napoleon-Hill/dp/0449214923

[Dave Schwartz]

All of Hill's books were at least good; several were excellent. In Master Key to Riches he shows a somewhat odd side of himself. Probably a very effective approach but very odd.

Essentially, he has created these imaginary "guides" (as he calls them). He guide has a specialty such as physical health, wealth, etc. He modeled these guides after real people who knew that embodied the characteristics such a guide would need.

He would meet with his guides in a round-table discussion every day, the purpose being to advance his goals.

Sounds a bit fruit-cake-like but probably has merit.


Gotta go now. WE are meeting with OUR guides.


Dave

[ArlJim78]

I long to have the name Napoleon. Just think, you're at a gathering and you hear "Hey Napoleon, how do you want you want steak?" That would be uplifting.

or how about when you hear "Napoleon, party of four! Your table is ready"

[Robert Goren]

I long to have the name Napoleon. Just think, you're at a gathering and you hear "Hey Napoleon, how do you want you want steak?" That would be uplifting. :p
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NapHill writes Think and Grow Rich while the Lib mantra schlubbs along as Visualize World Peace. Further evidence loons live lives not unlike that of beauty pageant queens and roll with similar intellect.

http://s.bebo.com/app-image/7932597487/5411656627/PROFILE/i.quizzaz.com/img/q/u/08/04/12/Beauty_Queen.jpgWhile the right worship at the feet of a beauty Queen.:rolleyes:

[Dave Schwartz]

Jim,

LOL - Do you suppose he had to tip extra?

One time Beth and I were at a stage show in Reno. As "post time" neared, we hear a voice of the PA system say, "Donner, party of 12. Donner, party of 12. Your table is ready."

About 3 minutes later we hear: "Donner, Party of 10. Your table is ready."

They continued to count down until it was, "Mr. Donner, your table is ready."

[Robert Goren]

Jim,

LOL - Do you suppose he had to tip extra?

One time Beth and I were at a stage show in Reno. As "post time" neared, we hear a voice of the PA system say, "Donner, party of 12. Donner, party of 12. Your table is ready."

About 3 minutes later we hear: "Donner, Party of 10. Your table is ready."

They continued to count down until it was, "Mr. Donner, your table is ready.":lol: :lol: :lol:

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Mastermind Alliance. This is gold:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eT2ZHDn12E

[ArlJim78]

funny one Dave. Donner party of 12, 10, 9...:lol:

[Dave Schwartz]

Xfile,

Thank you for that great link.

All those great videos of Napoleon Hill just right there for the watching.


In about 1969, I attended one of his lectures. I recall his voice being a bit squeakier then and he was just so tiny. Must have been about 5'5" or less.


Dave

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"Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire,
and begin at once, whether you're ready
or not, to put it into action."
— Napoleon Hill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w30ZlGiZRIo

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Look at the price tag on his signed book:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NAPOLEON-HILL-LAW-SUCCESS-1928-vol-1-SIGNED-/290373762978?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item439b9fffa2

NAPOLEON HILL,LAW OF SUCCESS 1928 vol 1 SIGNED!

SIGNED! 1ST ED. 1ST PRINT 1928 VOL 1 THE MASTER MIND

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Not a Hill quote but I love this one. It's so true:

"Your own mind is a sacred enclosure into which nothing harmful can enter except by your permission." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

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gees, i guess they didnt know Raindeer no speak Engless.

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“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.” - Segoyewatha, (1750-1830)

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"Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed on an equal or greater benefit." - Napoleon Hill

Napoleon Hill - Part 7. Positive Mental Attitude (Think and Grow Rich - Success Principles) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G2yHvr_4lA)

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"And you can break yourself free from your hereditary patterns, cultural codes, social beliefs; and prove once and for all that the power within you is greater than the power that's in the world" - Michael Beckwith

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"If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success." -John D. Rockefeller

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“Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.” - Napoleon Hill

[WinterTriangle]

the Donner party story was priceless.

A lot of these salesmen types have good things to pass on.

I have always liked Dale Carnegie. All of his books are great! The guy is brilliiant and knows how to handle people. Whether argument, business negotiation, or home life.

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the Donner party story was priceless.

A lot of these salesmen types have good things to pass on.

I have always liked Dale Carnegie. All of his books are great! The guy is brilliiant and knows how to handle people. Whether argument, business negotiation, or home life.
I like him too:
"Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones tend to take care of themselves." - Dale Carnegie 1888-1955, Writer and Speaker

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"Laughter is to life what shock absorbers are to automobiles. It won't take the potholes out of the road, but it sure makes the ride smoother." - Barbara Johnson... Writer

[johnhannibalsmith]

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"Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones tend to take care of themselves." - Dale Carnegie 1888-1955, Writer and Speaker

I read this in high school and have tried to live by this motto ever since.

[Pace Cap'n]

Or, as my old grandad used to say,

"If a job is worth doing, its worth doing well".

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I think any good handicapper would relate to this:
"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great."
— John D. Rockefeller

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"Every worthwhile accomplishment has a price tag attached to it. The question is always whether you are willing to pay the price to attain it - in hard work, sacrifice, patience, faith, and endurance." - John C. Maxwell

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This quote really applies to many horseplayers:
‎"The world is full of abundance and opportunity, but far too many people come to the fountain of life with a sieve instead of a tank car, a teaspoon instead of a steam shovel. They expect little and as a result they get little." - Ben Sweetland