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Introduction Think and Grow Rich , by Napoleon Hill, is a self-improvement book focused on achieving success, particularly financial success. In the preface, Napoleon Hill claimed that his work was inspired by conversations with Andrew Carnegie in 1908. The book outlines a 13-step framework, "The 13 Steps to Riches", based on the Law of Success philosophy.   Contrary to the popular belief that riches come only to those who work long and hard, the book suggests that achieving wealth starts with a clear mindset and a definite purpose, not necessarily with an emphasis on sheer effort. Success is more likely to come to those who actively focus on achieving it, while failure tends to find those who passively accept defeat. Opportunity can often be diguised as misfortune or a temporary setback. Many of history's greatest success came just a single step beyond the point where defeat seemed inevitable When faced with defeat, the easiest and most common response is to give up. Th

Introduction Million Dollar Weekend is a concept created by serial entrepreneur Noah Kagan. It offers practical frameworks and actionable steps to kickstart an entrepreneurial journey. Start It Often, the barrier to starting a business is not a lack of skill, desire or intelligence. It is fear. Fear of Starting People often hear that entrepreneurship is a huge risk, requiring extensive preparation and planning. They choose to read books, take courses or wait for the "perfect" moment to take action. However, this inaction only breeds more doubt and fear. Instead of associating starting a business with a huge decision, try to reframe it as an experiment. Expect to learn and move on, even if it fails. Overthinking may seem like the "smart" way to launch, but any analysis before action is ultimately speculation. You would not truly understand something until you have done it. Rather than trying to plan your way into confidence, just start acting, even before you feel

Introduction The Four Agreements is a self-help book by don Miguel Ruiz that draws on Toltec wisdom that has been passed on through generations by different lineages of naguals (masters). By following the four agreements, the book proposes we can transform our lives and experience more joy, freedom and love. The Smokey Mirror The tale introduces a medical student who has a profound realization: everything is interconnected and composed of light, including himself and the universe. Additionally, everything in existence is a manifestation of God. He adopts the name "Smokey Mirror" as a reminder of this. Human perception is simply light perceiving light through a mirror. Everything including humans, animals, trees, water, clouds and the Earth, acts as a mirror reflecting light. When we see others, we are essentially seeing a reflection of ourselves, although obscured by the "smoke" (the world of illusion, the "Dream") of our individual perceptions. Human Do

Introduction "Who Moved My Cheese?" by Spencer Johnson is a motivational fable that explores how people deal with change . Story The story centers around four characters living in a maze and searching for cheese. There are two mice, Sniff and Scurry, and two Little people resembling humans, Hem and Haw. The Little people's names derive from the phrase "hem and haw", a term for indecisiveness. Maze represents one's environment, symbolizes the unpredictable nature of life. Cheese represents what you desire in life, such as security, happiness, relationships or success. The characters initially find a plentiful of cheese supply in "Cheese Station C" and settle into a comfortable routine. However, the cheese eventually disappears, forcing them to adapt. While possessing simple brains and good instincts, Sniff and Scurry represent those who are adaptable and expect change. They, having previously observed the cheese supply dwindling, quickly accept th

Introduction The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , first published in 1989, is a business and self-help book by Stephen R. Covey. A sequel, titled The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness , followed in 2004. Deep Roots for Lasting Solutions Character ethic is considered the foundation of success. It emphasized deep-seated principles (e.g. integrity, humility, temperance, courage, justice, patience, simplicity and modesty) and habits that became ingrained in one's nature. These principles are fundamental, universal across cultures and religions, self-evident ad capable of guiding our behaviours towards true success and happiness. In contrast, personality ethic focuses primarily on human and public relations techniques and positive mental attitudes as the key to success. Here, success becomes more a function of personality, public image, attitudes and behaviours, skills and techniques that lubricates the process of human interaction. Examples of this philosophy include &quo

Introduction I recently delved into self-improvement books, initially captivated by the content. I envisioned how differently my life could have unfolded if I had read them sooner. However, as the initial excitement waned, I realised that these seemingly profound theories were often packaged to appear more significant than they truly were. The Flawed Promise of Universality Most self-improvement books offer reflections on the author's experiences, honed into sophisticated theories over years of refinement. Similar to an industrialized approach, the author aims to break down complex realities into easily replicable parts through specific, mass-produced wisdom. The illusion of universality arises when these theories are embellished with universal truths and historical anecdotes. This makes them difficult them to disprove, creating a sense of inherent value. One undeniable truth is that humans are creatures of both intelligence and emotion. We harbour deep desires that can fuel incred

Introduction Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book " Rich Dad Poor Dad ", offers financial planning insights and explores how wealthy people think. However, his financial history is complex. His company, Rich Global LLC, filed for bankruptcy , and he has acknowledging for over 1.2 billion in debt . Despite this, Kiyosaki defends his approach by claiming to use debt strategically to acquire assets that generate income. Turning Dreams in Action Most people only talk and dream of getting rich. The most important thing is to take action. Remember, opportunities come and go. Recognizing when to make quick decisions is a valuable skill. Also, most people blame everyone else for the problem, except themselves. However, it is easier to focus on self-improvement than to try to change everyone else. Embrace lifelong learning and personal growth. Remember, financial security offers more than just material possessions. It provides options - the ability to choose quality health