Discovering Napoleon Hill’s Last Book
Posted by Moses on Jun 27, 2007
I recently discovered the last book that Napoleon Hill wrote. For those who are unaware of Napoleon Hill, he was one of the earliest authors of personal success literature. To acquire his knowledge, he interviewed many of histories most successful people such as J.D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie and Thomas Edison to determine what made them successful. He then published what he learned in one of his many books the most famous being Think and Grow Rich.
Prior to his death in 1970, Hill worked on a manuscript where he addressed the challenges facing African Americans. Unfortunately, Hill died after only writing 100 pages. In the 1980’s the foundation that bears his name tasked Dennis Kimbro with the completion of Hill’s final work. Kimbro’s efforts resulted in the a collaboration work between Hill and Kimbro entitled, Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice
As an African-American, I was intrigued by the possibilities this book presented. Although, I possess Think and Grow Rich
Kimbro uses the book to explain universal laws of which the law of attraction has gained the most recent popularity with the release of The Secret. He also provides many examples of how successful African-Americans have overcome poverty, racisms and other obstacles to become the enviable people that we know today.
Although it is primarily geared for African-Americans, I encourage everyone to read it. I believe it would provide some prospect on the challenges that African-Americans face as well as provide additional tools to help the reader grow.
I will be exploring the concepts that Hill covers in his text for the next several weeks. There is much to learn and apply.
Tags: African-American, applied reviews, Dennis Kimbro, law of attraction, Napoleon Hill, personal development, race relations, the secret, Think and Grow Rich
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The Path Principle
Posted by Moses on Jun 17, 2007
Last Sunday, I visited Andy Stanley’s church, Northpoint Community Church, and learned about the path principle. According to Andy, the path principle states that direction determines destination. Like, most principles this seem obvious until we begin to apply it to our own lives and then it seems more complicated. For example, it’s common sense for us to see that if you live in Georgia and take 85 North you will not get to Florida. However, it’s much harder to see that the job you’ve accepted that takes you away from your family will not lead to a healthy, family centered life.
Andy stressed the importance of moving along the proper path in reaching your desired destination. He claims that taking each step, consistently over time will lead you to your proper destination. Obviously, God plays a role in that, but he stressed that intention and prayer alone are not enough to make up for your failing to walk the proper path. In his view, the value of persistence is critical to your future success.
Although he didn’t specifically call it out, Andy implied that he wanted people to realize that the law of attraction and intention is not enough to make your life the one that you want. You must walk the correct path to achieve your desired destination. This is consistent with some of the proponents of the Secret that argue that action is a important as intention.
This will be an ongoing series that will be available online at northpoint.org.
Tags: law of attraction, northpoint community church, path principle, persistence, principle
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