Law of Success

This 1925 version predates all other publications, e. g. Law of Success (1928 revision) and Think and Growth Rich (1937 revision). All subsequent publications labeled "unabridged" or "unedited" were based on the revised 1928 version, which was incorrectly thought to be a first edition.

The Law of Success is the culmination of 25 years of research during which Dr. Napoleon Hill conducted extensive face-to-face interviews with over 500 of the most successful people in the last 100 years, including 4 of the richest men in world history. This book is considered the most important and complete book ever written on the subject of personal achievement and financial independence. It was years ahead of its time and remains unequaled in its, power, depth, and scope. There's never been, and may never be, another book like it.

It was inspired by the second wealthiest person to ever live, Andrew Carnegie, who was crucial to the creation of the book. With Carnegie as his mentor, Hill had access to the giants of the twentieth century; every door was open to him. In fact, in his entire life Hill was turned down only once for an interview. One by one these people revealed to Hill their secrets and methods of personal success and financial gain. This uncovered incredibly valuable information that had never been collected and written down before Hill did it, methods that are still largely unknown or not properly understood by the majority of people today. Through close observation and careful study of these people, Dr. Hill discovered that there were amazing similarities between all of them, specific things that they all did consistently as well as particular characteristics and skills that each had developed. No particular industry, talent, or inherited advantage was required. In fact, virtually everyone that Hill interviewed was born with nothing and came from every background, industry, and situation imaginable.

These findings are what he wrote down as The Law of Success in 16 lessons...