A collection of seven magazine articles from the early 1900s, by Napoleon Hill, the author of
Think and Grow Rich
.
These pieces are from the publications
Modern Methods
(1917-18),
The Square Deal
(1915),
Sugar
(1920),
The Glovers Review
(1921), and
The Leather Workers' Journal
(1921).
These articles have not been republished since their original publication.
CONTENTS
1.
Let Ambition Be Your Master
Lucky is the man who is driven by that determined little slave master called Ambition! Those who have enjoyed the greatest success in life were literally driven to succeed by Ambition! It made Harriman, Rockefeller, Carnegie, Hill, Roosevelt and a good many thousands of other successful men of whom we never hear...
2.
What I Have Learned From Analyzing Ten Thousand People
WHEN I was requested to write this article, I was overjoyed at such an opportunity to pass on to thoughtful men and women, who are trying to "find themselves," the benefit of my experience as a personal analyst...
3. How to Sell Your Services
Before we start, may I not remind you that we intend to go much farther than the mere question of telling you "how to get a job"? We are going with you to the very bottom of this subject.
4.
Adversity - A Blessing in Disguise
Friend, do not become discouraged, disappointed and disheartened, if the seemingly cruel hand of fate knocks you off of your feet. Maybe the blow will prove to be the greatest blessing that ever came your way.
5. Self-Control
Before you can be of great service to your fellowmen in any capacity you must master the common human tendency of anger, intolerance and cynicism.
6. A Definite Aim in Life
Careful analysis of more than 10,000 people disclosed a remarkable weakness which 95 per cent of them had in common - they had no definite aim in life!
7. Achievement is Born of Sacrifice
From the lowest mineral substance to the highest form of animal organism Nature gives evidence aplenty of her favoritism for that which is born of hardship, resistance and struggle.