Think and Grow Rich

Why I'd hand it to you

Napoleon Hill published this in 1937, claiming to distill the habits of the wealthy people of his day into principles like desire, faith, persistence and a definite goal. The language is old-fashioned, and many readers still find it motivating. My caution is significant. Hill's claims about his interviews and his own life have been questioned by researchers, and parts of the book drift into near-mystical ideas about thoughts attracting money. There is little practical guidance. If you want encouragement to set a goal and stick with it, it can help, but hold its promises very loosely.

— Matt Jordan