In Paulo Coelho’s novel, The Alchemist, there was a man who spent his entire life searching for the secret to wealth in life. His journey began in his homeland, then he traveled to the Maghreb and Egypt, in hopes of finding an alchemist who could guide him to the secret of wealth; so he could return wealthy to his beloved in his homeland. His journey continued for many years, during which he endured harsh trials that nearly led to his death.
As for the book Think and Grow Rich, its author, Napoleon Hill, presents the secret on a silver platter, suggesting that the key to success is to repeat this secret. The secret was tested over 20 years before the book was written and successfully published.
Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill spent more than 20 years searching for the secret of wealth, during which he conducted periodic interviews with many wealthy individuals from around the world. Finally, he was able to convey this secret to us through the book Think and Grow Rich, published in 1937. Since then, it has continued to be in demand and published.
However, the original idea was not Napoleon Hill’s but was that of a wealthy man named Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie noticed the struggles of young people in finding suitable jobs or achieving desirable income. He directed Hill to interview the wealthy and extract the secret.
More than 12 wealthy individuals were interviewed, including Henry Ford, William Wrigley Jr., James Hill, George Eastman, and others. When the book was first published in 1973, it sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and proved to be an effective motivational book.
Thus, the idea of the book was born, through Napoleon Hill’s efforts and Andrew Carnegie’s vision to solve the problem of youth in obtaining job opportunities and achieving financial success.
13 Principles for Success
The book outlines thirteen principles for achieving wealth.
The author indicates that wealth is not limited to the material aspect but extends to a variety of aspects, such as: spiritual wealth that includes contentment, satisfaction, and calling to God. Inn addition, there is intellectual wealth which considers intelligence a fundamental partner for success, and moral wealth that includes self-confidence and social communication.
The author presents thirteen key principles to achieve wealth:
- Desire: The fundamental driver that propels a person towards achieving their goals. It must be linked to clear goals that enhance motivation and persistence.
- Faith: Self-belief forms the foundation for achieving success. Positive thinking and overcoming challenges build faith in the ability to achieve goals.
- Positive Thoughts: Positive thinking increases an individual’s confidence and provides positive energy that supports progress towards goals.
- Specialized Knowledge: Specialization in knowledge contributes to understanding the details of the goal and provides the basis for excellence in the chosen field.
- Imagination: Imagination plays an important role in stimulating ideas and setting goals, helping to find a clear vision for success.
- Decision: Making a decision is the first step towards achieving a goal. A timeline for starting and the required duration must be determined.
- Persistence: Plays a major role in overcoming challenges and difficulties that an individual may face on their journey towards wealth.
- The Subconscious Mind: Represents a repository for hope and dreams and significantly influences actions towards success.
- The Sixth Sense: Discrimination and prediction of events enhance the ability to control the course of life.
- Brain Power: Working with absolute faith increases brain power and the ability to think creatively.
- Organized Planning: Good planning contributes to prioritizing and determining the necessary steps to achieve the goal.
- The Power of the Master Mind: Working with absolute faith achieves mental strength that helps in achieving goals.
- Enthusiastic Support: Self-support and continuous encouragement contribute to perseverance and success
