How to Own Your Own Mind is a great and important follow-up to Think and Grow Rich by N.Hill, which if you enjoyed the latter, then you will realize that it was merely the tip of the iceberg.Chapter 2 of How to Own Your Own Mind, in my opinion, is essential wisdom in Self-actualization.While some context in the book is dated, the content is absolutely enlightening and still relevant.This is a book you will need to reread at least a few times, while reflecting over the content and then renewing t...

So here's a sentence:"It is generally conceded that no group of people, throughout the pioneering days of this country, from the early pilgrim settlers on down to the present, were harassed and persecuted as severely as were the Mormons. "Regardless, there were a few gems, but otherwise you sort of get the impression he was commissioned by Carnegie to "interview" him for business and life advice. The book mentions having an all-driving purpose, being persistent, taking action, and having absolut...

Fake conversations written by a scammer, pedaling an early version of think rich mentality all our modern scammers are. It’s a shame people actually look up to this guy.. he went around stealing and getting girls pregnant left and right, cheating on his wives, getting married five times. No thanks, I’ll take my advice from someone else.

“Great minds have purpose, others have wishes.” - Washington Irving [a quote from the book].The book in essence provides the reader with a means to unlock the potential of their mind. I'm not saying this is the only way, but this is a proven way. I've read books from people who've already made it about how they made it. Almost all of those stories are examples of this method. The 3 basic principles of owning your own mind are creative vision, organized thought, and controlled vision. The author

While it was interesting to read about some of the history of American industrialism, this book did not provide much in the way of insights on how to actually own your own mind. It wasn’t quite what I was looking for. That said, some points were pertinent, if not common sense: focus brings results, do hard things without fear, be determined to the point of obsession, etc. I mean, fairly basic principles, but at face value…these aren’t recipes for success alone, nor keys to actually “owning your

The material is dated yet there is a timelessness to the truths laid out in the message and instructions within. For example, the discussion does not warrant working hard to become a doctor, lawyer, or CEO because those positions were largely impacted back then just as they are now. Therefore, working hard within those positions or any position is not a guarantee to the individual that they will be able to find a job or be successful. Hence the argument for creative vision, to go outside of the

I have a lot of mixed feelings about this book. There was some golden nuggets in here and defiantly got my mind moving and engaged. However, everything was one rich old white guy talking to another old rich white guy and it was exhausting to read through. I had to cringe through a lot of it just to get to the parts that resonated with me. I understand this was written well before my time but it still was painful to read at times. I also didn't enjoy how the book was formatted. The conversation b...

Owning your distinct mind is perhaps the most difficult strength to acquire but the mightiest of them all.Questioning everything as a curious child is as needed as it was at the elementary level, true humility is to remain grounded even if you have climbed the tallest ladder. Being a great listener puts you even more in charge of your pattern. Power of will, faculty of reason, and faculty of conscience are a triad. Thoughts are processed to their finest if transitioned through all of them. Never...

This was an excellent book. Where Napoleon Hill is interviewing Andrew Carnegie. The main premise/takeaway is that controlled attention is one of the major keys for success. For example Carnegie was absolutely focused when he created the Saturday Evening Post and that led to a successful newspaper. Leading up to creation there was many reasons to quit and it was only his focused attention that made it happen. He goes on to explain how the definiteness of purpose and controlled, singular attentio...

I made out about halfway through but it just wasn't doing it for me. I am a fan of Napoleon Hill's timeless wisdom, but the delivery is just too old-timey – to the point of distraction. Surely the concepts here can be converted to a more modern vernacular that freshens it all up.

Anything and everything written by napoleon hill is a must read. I wish I had known about his books sooner.

This is one of the most important book which actually helps us to understand the way we should process our mind...This book consists of three main chapters:1. Creative vision2.Organised thoughts 3.Controlled Attention It explains the difference between imagination and creative vision and how our mind become desperate to find solutions of problems if we are persistent. Andrew Carnegie quoted "Creative imagination is the workshop of soul." Andrew Carnegie also gives 10 principles through which we

My Recommendation: If you're interested in the history of American industrialism or the self-help genre this is definitely a must read, if you're not interested in those specifics, only look at the pages with lists on them because they are sound and you don't get bogged down in the writing and the weirdly formal call and response interviews between Hill and Carnegie. As a final note, I want to reiterate that I feel like more could be done by the publisher or the foundation to better place this i...

Certainly one of the best inspirational books I have read so far. Message albeit repeated lots of times are certainly true and sound. Whilst the American way was preached in ways I personally do not agree with, I believe there was also a motive for such preaching by these men (Carnegie & Napoleon).But asides my deciphering these motives as well as the repetitions of the lessons/messages, this is no doubt a great book!And by the way messages were very Ayn Rand and I see where she gets her ideas f...

Interview Style is highly unnecessary and hard to read. Key points can be boiled down to some major statements which include:Do not waste time thinking of how to do something, take action and do it.Focus 100% on the things you are pursuingMan is not a creature of circumstances but rather the creator of those

Everyone should read this book (along with LAW OF SUCCESS) and study it over and over.

"How to own your mind" by Napoleon Hill had a good idea that could be exploited more if done right. I've been reading a lot of self-help genre lately, and a lot of books stretched its concept out into many chapters. The book has a reliable method for the readers to utilize that it has an ancient way of approaching the audience. I think the book would be much better if the author were to trim the writing down only to the main ideas and get straight to the point. I was only able to go to a little

First things first. This book is not for everyone. It is written by a rich white man based on supposed interviews with another rich white man and includes lots and lots of references to other rich white men. If privileged white men give you heartburn that you cannot get past, then do not bother. This is very much of privilege and patriarchy.

On a second (more personal note) the author uses the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (From here on out referred to as LDS). I am...

All of the charlatans and self-help gurus from Jordan Peterson to Tony Robbins are just a reflection of Napoleon Hill, which is sad because Hill isn't all that profound. The short of it is that to succeed in the enterprise, one must focus entirely on that enterprise. So I this way, it is the exact opposite of the advice one would get about intelligent investing in securities, that is not to put all eggs in one basket. Basically be John Wick for whatever you do.The book is broken down between int...

4/9/2021 Actually very interesting. I think some stories and facts were embellished, which is the trend of business books these days, too, with made up conversations and nameless examples of clients, but overall it had some sound principles, despite a lack of some psychological or scientific knowledge at the time. Build good habits, have positive thoughts, maintain a purpose, and work for it. Of course, there are more detailed steps in the book, but overall, that's what I gleaned from it. What I...