Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich is one of the most enduring personal-success books ever written. First published in 1937, it distills Hill’s study of high achievers into a set of principles for turning desire and disciplined thinking into accomplishment.
Get the Think and Grow Rich Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat Think and Grow Rich is about
Think and Grow Rich presents Napoleon Hill’s philosophy of personal achievement, drawn from his study of successful figures of his era and inspired by industrialist Andrew Carnegie. Rather than a step-by-step money manual, it lays out principles — such as definite purpose, desire, faith, persistence, and the power of the “mastermind” — that Hill argued underpin lasting success.
Written in the 1930s, the book emphasizes mindset, goal-setting, and self-discipline as the foundations of achievement. Its ideas have influenced generations of motivational and self-help authors, and it remains a widely read classic of the genre.
| Author | Napoleon Hill |
|---|
Why Think and Grow Rich is great on audio
Its principle-by-principle structure makes the Think and Grow Rich audiobook easy to absorb in chapters. A natural fit for commutes or repeat listening.
Who should listen
For listeners interested in classic motivational and personal-development writing and the roots of modern self-help. If you want contemporary, evidence-based finance advice, note that this is a mindset classic from the 1930s, not a modern how-to.
If you like Think and Grow Rich, listen to these next
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
How to listen to Think and Grow Rich
Think and Grow Rich is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the Think and Grow Rich Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
When was Think and Grow Rich written?
It was first published in 1937, and its language and examples reflect that era.
Is it a finance or a mindset book?
It’s primarily a personal-success and mindset book about goal-setting and achievement, rather than a modern investing or budgeting guide.
How can I listen to the audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or buy it on Amazon.
Is it still relevant today?
Many listeners still find its principles on focus and persistence useful, though some examples feel dated; it’s also valued as a foundational self-help classic.