There’s an amazing person I’d like you to meet. His name is Napoleon Hill haha.

If you haven’t read his work, it’s actually really interesting. He worked under Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie is one of the most successful business people of modern day. He dominated the steel industry.

Carnegie asked Hill to study successful people. It was a "job" offer.

Here are the details of the job he offered him:

• Hill had to research for 20 years.
• He would not get paid for this research.
• He needed to find out why people are successful.
• The goal was to teach others how to be successful too.

Today we are reading some of his work from this project. It’s called The Science of Success.

Core Insights

• Believing in yourself can help you succeed
• When you help others, you also help yourself
• Making good decisions quickly helps you lead others

Believing in Yourself Can Help You Succeed

Believing in ourselves is the key to success. When we trust our abilities, we feel strong. We can face challenges and chase our dreams. This trust drives us to work hard. It keeps us going, even when it's tough. Napoleon Hill teaches the importance of this confidence.

He says, "If we have the power to advance... if we are certain that we can have a better future, we'll never surrender our birthright of freedom,” (Page 162). This means when we believe in ourselves, we can reach our goals. It also also means that we can choose our own future.

When You Help Others, You Also Help Yourself

Helping others is also good for us. When we assist someone, we feel happy and fulfilled. This satisfaction comes from knowing we have made a positive impact. Napoleon Hill emphasizes the reciprocal benefits of generosity in his teachings.

A specific quote from the book highlights this: "Every time you give, you will receive, even if the immediate benefit is not visible," (Page 65). This statement reinforces the idea that when we help others, we also help ourselves. Offering assistance improves our lives and strengthens our connections with others.

Making Good Decisions Quickly Helps You Lead Others

Making quick and effective decisions is key to leadership. Leaders need to choose wisely and swiftly. This ability guides teams and projects to success. Napoleon Hill highlights this in his teachings. "Leaders make decisions easily," (Page 107). This emphasizes that decisive action is a hallmark of strong leadership. Being decisive also builds confidence among team members. People trust a leader who can navigate challenges with clear, timely decisions.

So Remember

• Believing in yourself can help you succeed
• When you help others, you also help yourself
• Making good decisions quickly helps you lead others

Click here to get a copy of The Science of Success