Napoleon Hill promoted “Think and Grow Rich” in print ads. In 1937 you could order the book for $ 2.- Today, you can get your copy for free (see sidebar)
In a print ad from 1937, Napoleon Hill and The Ralston Society promoted “Think and Grow Rich”. The headline above is taken from that ad.
“This book will give you a SUCCESS MIND – bring you into immediate contact with a new irresistible POWER which will automatically remove the obstacles that get in your way.”, Napoleon Hill wrote in his ad.
A constituent part of “Think and Grow Rich” are the 13 Steps toward Riches (Desire, Faith, Auto-Suggestion, Specialized Knowledge, Imagination, Organized Planning, Decision, Persistence, Power of the Master Mind, The Mystery of Sex Transmutation, The Subconscious Mind, The Brain, The Sixth Sense).
This is what the ad said about the 13 Steps to Riches:
“What These 13 Steps to Riches Will Do For You
- Describe the inside secret of Ford’s stupendous achievements.
- Bring you the secret formula which was the basis of Carnegie’s fortune.
- Give you the “guts” to demand more of life and get it.
- Show you how to convert ideas into cash.
- Show you how to sell your services for more than you ever got before.
- Show you how to master the 6 basic fears.
- Show you how men start at scratch, without pull, great education of money, and accumulate fortunes.
- Give you a practical knowledge of the mysterious “sixth sense” now being discussed all over the world.
- Describe the astounding principle of the “Master Mind,” used by all who accumulate great riches.
- Explain the 5 major methods by which sex energy may be used to improve personality.
- Explain the 5 steps to complete self-confidence.
- Outline the 5 best ways to procure a position.
- Show how to master procrastination.
- Tell how to induce others to cooperate with you in business and social relationships.”
P.S.: In 1937 you could order “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill for $ 2.-
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