Book review: Three Feet from Gold
Napoleon Hill’s book, Think and Grow Rich, is one of the most widely read and used books about personal growth and personal success. Since it was written in the early part of the 20th century it has sold millions of copies. Hill interviewed successful businessmen to discover their secrets to success. The Napoleon Hill Foundation collaborated with Sharon Lechter and Greg Reid on this modern day version.
It is the story of a business man who wants to turn around his business. He returns a jacket that was mixed up in a restaurant and it turns out the jacket is owned by the head of the Napoleon Hill Foundation. This leads to travels interviewing successful people and the wisdom learned from these meetings.
The basic book concept is based on an old and famous story about R.U. Darby who gave up on his dreams of becoming rich by prospecting for gold, a mere three feet before a major gold vein was hit. He didn’t understand how gold veins run and in his frustration just gave up.
Of course, this book reminds us to never give up. Yes, okay – it’s classical American in style and message – but who cares – I am American – and these stories simply fascinate me. What works? Why do some people succeed and fulfill their dreams while others do not? Well – you guessed it. The successful people just don’t quit. They get the information they need, the help they need and they just don’t stop.
Is there a formula for success? Sure (well, it is an American book)… (P+T) x AxA = Success. Passion plus Talent times Association (relationships with the right people) times Action. Discover your life purpose as you utilize your talent and passion. Align yourself with people that know more than you and know more people than you know. Write those checklists and to-do lists and start doing what you need to to do to get to the next step.
Alright, I will admit there is little connection between happiness and wealth or happiness and success, but it sure is nice to feel that your efforts are rewarded and you are able to do the things you love. I enjoyed Three Feet from Gold. I love those golden reminders.
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