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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
A book that spends a lot of pages on outlandish stories yet once you cut through it, you’ll find very valuable information that will lead you to some form of success
Much of the philosophy is about having to enter the right mindset, where fear is non-existent and a drive for success is developed that refuses any other path with a different outcome.
It may sound far-fetched but I found many of its information did require me to self reflect and develop a plan to achieve what I wanted, to some degeee, it has worked. It’s also a book that wants you to go back to it at certain parts of your journey as many chapters mention how it’d be best to return to them at a later date.. reading the book in its entirety is only for the purpose of coming back to it later it also does try its best to be ethical with it essentially being about capitalism and climbing said system
If you have time to pick it up for fairly cheap, I’d say go for it.
Much of the philosophy is about having to enter the right mindset, where fear is non-existent and a drive for success is developed that refuses any other path with a different outcome.
It may sound far-fetched but I found many of its information did require me to self reflect and develop a plan to achieve what I wanted, to some degeee, it has worked. It’s also a book that wants you to go back to it at certain parts of your journey as many chapters mention how it’d be best to return to them at a later date.. reading the book in its entirety is only for the purpose of coming back to it later it also does try its best to be ethical with it essentially being about capitalism and climbing said system
If you have time to pick it up for fairly cheap, I’d say go for it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism
I read this years ago. I am not a fan of books that propagate the idea that your thoughts shape your future. Secret, think and grow rich .
I understand the role of positive thinking and having faith in yourself, however mere thoughts never changed the world. Sorry !
I understand the role of positive thinking and having faith in yourself, however mere thoughts never changed the world. Sorry !
One of my favorite books of all time! Taught me so much
Inspiring but too unbearable to finish. Here's why:
I can't count how many times I have heard of this book mentioned among entrepreneurs and successful people in general, a lot of them my own friends and role models, but alas, I did not care for Think and Grow Rich. I gave this book more than its fair shake and here's my reaction.
It starts out really strong, and delivers home a great, great message - about creating your own destiny with intense desire and singular focus about what you want and making the ultimate decision that you will make it happen, come hell or high water.
OK, I am with you so far, Mr. Hill, and I am willing to come along.
But then the book goes into story after story, and every time the author makes a point, he has to go into CAPITAL LETTER mode to shout it at me. WHY? I am not deaf - I can hear you even if you say it without all that intensity. Once or twice, I get it but the writing voice just becomes more annoying and almost belligerent to the point that I just couldn't read it. In fact, for a while, I was reading it and staying detached, just to see what else I could gather without getting emotionally connected with the author ... And listen, there are some great points in this book IF you can stand the writer's voice, the repetition of the same bloody points over and over, and the occasional degrading way he talks to you about how you WILL FAIL if you do such and such ....
Just couldn't finish the book. I read about 30% and I have a strong feeling the remaining 70% might have covered pretty much the same thing.
Maybe I am not in a place in my life to appreciate this book but I thought I am in the perfect place - I have changed the course of my career and my life 360 degrees, I LIVE and breathe the principles that the author talks about and I am starving for more but alas, I could simply not finish this book for the life of me. What I read, I will use and I will continue to appreciate the concepts. Hope this helps you decide what you might do about the book.
I can't count how many times I have heard of this book mentioned among entrepreneurs and successful people in general, a lot of them my own friends and role models, but alas, I did not care for Think and Grow Rich. I gave this book more than its fair shake and here's my reaction.
It starts out really strong, and delivers home a great, great message - about creating your own destiny with intense desire and singular focus about what you want and making the ultimate decision that you will make it happen, come hell or high water.
OK, I am with you so far, Mr. Hill, and I am willing to come along.
But then the book goes into story after story, and every time the author makes a point, he has to go into CAPITAL LETTER mode to shout it at me. WHY? I am not deaf - I can hear you even if you say it without all that intensity. Once or twice, I get it but the writing voice just becomes more annoying and almost belligerent to the point that I just couldn't read it. In fact, for a while, I was reading it and staying detached, just to see what else I could gather without getting emotionally connected with the author ... And listen, there are some great points in this book IF you can stand the writer's voice, the repetition of the same bloody points over and over, and the occasional degrading way he talks to you about how you WILL FAIL if you do such and such ....
Just couldn't finish the book. I read about 30% and I have a strong feeling the remaining 70% might have covered pretty much the same thing.
Maybe I am not in a place in my life to appreciate this book but I thought I am in the perfect place - I have changed the course of my career and my life 360 degrees, I LIVE and breathe the principles that the author talks about and I am starving for more but alas, I could simply not finish this book for the life of me. What I read, I will use and I will continue to appreciate the concepts. Hope this helps you decide what you might do about the book.
The problem is that the author does use factually incorrect information, but it wouldn't stop me from learning the good lessons he has to impart. I believe his decision to claim he was mentored by a very successful individual, which is questioned and disputed, is part of creative license that was okay in his times but is considered unethical in our times.
However, this book gives sound advice on self-reflection and controlling your thoughts. Mindset is one of the crucial factors of long-term success. The author encourages readers to take a hard look at themselves. What's more, he disparages and rejects get-rich-quick schemes, so it's perplexing to me that people bash this book because they assume Hill encourages people to get rich without doing anything. His real vision is opposite to these misconceptions. He emphasizes hard work and taking one's time.
And just a reminder: you don't have to like a person to learn from them, and you definitely don't have to accept everything they say as effective advice. Maybe, one or two lessons from him would be enough for you to improve your situation.
However, this book gives sound advice on self-reflection and controlling your thoughts. Mindset is one of the crucial factors of long-term success. The author encourages readers to take a hard look at themselves. What's more, he disparages and rejects get-rich-quick schemes, so it's perplexing to me that people bash this book because they assume Hill encourages people to get rich without doing anything. His real vision is opposite to these misconceptions. He emphasizes hard work and taking one's time.
And just a reminder: you don't have to like a person to learn from them, and you definitely don't have to accept everything they say as effective advice. Maybe, one or two lessons from him would be enough for you to improve your situation.
informative
medium-paced
Honestly was a bit boring for me… I’ve read the power of the subconscious mind by Joseph Murphy and it’s kind the same premise. It’s a great self help book for an abundance mindset. Just not a genre I prefer .
informative
slow-paced
I feel like the book had way too much text but too little actual useful information. Some chapters felt like reading a book about postive mindset or how to deal with personal issues apart from finance. I thought this book contains useful information about finance instead of random stories for the 50th time. When I was reaching the sexual chapter I knew it was time to close the book and put it away. I would rather recommend reading a summary of this book than to buy it and waste your time.
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced