Think and Grow Rich

[Salty Gibbon]

I have just downloaded a free ebook called " Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill.

Does anybody know if it's worth reading ?

Free = probably not , but would appreciate any feedback

 

[timsk]

Yes

Salty,
It's considered by many to be a 'classic' in it's field - which is probably popular psychology rather than business / investing. I read it about 20 years ago and I'm still as poor as a church mouse! Of course, had I not read it, I might be completely destitute by now. :cheesy:

The premise for the book is simple: interview a bunch of very successful business people and find the common denominators. Along the lines of 'Market Wizards', but it's a much lighter read, suitable for digestion by the mass market. I'd recommend it, It's a good read, but I'd be extremely surprised if it improves the bottom line of your trading account.
Tim.

 

[james6848]

Yep. It was actually first released in 1937 - I believe it is considered the first 'self-help' book (got a lot to answer for then!). It talks a lot of sense, but, and this seems to be a criticism I'd have of most of these books, it's a bit short of SPECIFIC tips on how to create and save money (which would probably be out of date anyway!). That seems to be a common denominator with such books - they're all about spiritual approaches and putting yourself in the right frame of mind. Personally, I've done enough thinking, show me how people ACTUALLY set about making money I say.

 

[Salty Gibbon]

Don't think I'll bother to read it.

I'll stick with Bernard Cornwell and Richard Sharpe.

 

[rog1111]

Rather read his more recent offering "The Master-Key to Riches". If you do so, you'll certainly need an open mind, and you'll need to ACT on the material read (which most people don't of course), otherwise there's no point. If you go down this route with some determination, then I believe that you'll find the exercise worthwhile.

rog1111

I have just downloaded a free ebook called " Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill.

Does anybody know if it's worth reading ?

Free = probably not , but would appreciate any feedback

 

[rog1111]

They make a plan.

And commit to it.

rog1111

Personally, I've done enough thinking, show me how people ACTUALLY set about making money I say.

 

[Salty Gibbon]

They make a plan.

And commit to it.

Precisely.

That's all there is to it.

 

[TheBramble]

It would help awfully if it were a good plan - rather than just 'a plan'.

Lot's of people think just having a plan is the answer. You need to think it through.

 

[SOCRATES]

Don't look at me .....I haven't said anything.

 

[Salty Gibbon]

You need to think it through.

That goes without saying and should be obvious to anyone with not even half a brain.

 

[timsk]

You need to think it through.[/QUOTE]

That goes without saying and should be obvious to anyone with not even half a brain.[/QUOTE]

Ahhh . . . now I know where I've been going wrong! Where can I buy half a brain? I know, I'll try ebay; you can everything there . . .
Tim.

 

[Salty Gibbon]

Plenty on here m8

 

[TheBramble]

That goes without saying and should be obvious to anyone with not even half a brain.

The problem with obvious is that it rarely is. Thank goodness....

 

[Salty Gibbon]

Most things on here though are subliminally obvious so perhaps I should qualify my previous statement.

 

[TheBramble]

Aaaaaaarrrrrggggghhhhhh......spotted!

 

[Salty Gibbon]

That is obviously obvious even to a person who can never see the obvious.

 

[TheBramble]

That is obviously obvious even to a person who can never see the obvious.

...but if they can never see the obvious....they must have redefined the word to mean something less, well, less obvious...?

 

[james6848]

I see dead people.

 

[Salty Gibbon]

Obvious is obvious.

It can never be less or more obvious.

It is plainly obvious.

Bit like unique really.

 

[Salty Gibbon]

[I see dead people.

That could be said to be dead obvious but really it is just obvious.