***The book is in the public domain now - you can get it free HERE.
I first read Napoleon Hill's Think And Grow Rich (TAGR) around 10 years ago, since it seemed so often cited by the uber-successful, and I remember liking it. My life has changed much since then (thanks in no small part to poker) although it has felt a little stagnant of late, and I've decided to give TAGR another reading through my slightly older and wiser lens. I took note of these words in the Introduction:
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You, who read this book, will get most out of it by putting into practice the Master Mind principle described in the book. This you can do (as others are doing so successfully) by forming a study club, consisting of any desired number of people who are friendly and harmonious. The club should have a meeting at regular periods, as often as once each week. The procedure should consist of reading one chapter of the book at each meeting, after which the contents of the chapter should be freely discussed by all members. Each member should make notes, putting down ALL IDEAS OF HIS OWN inspired by the discussion. Each member should carefully read and analyze each chapter several days prior to its open reading and joint discussion in the club. The reading at the club should be done by someone who reads well and understands how to put color and feeling into the lines. By following this plan every reader will get from its pages, not only the sum total of the best knowledge organized from the experiences of hundreds of successful men, but more important by far, he will tap new sources of knowledge in his own mind as well as acquire knowledge of priceless value FROM EVERY OTHER PERSON PRESENT.
Since everything else is done online these days, I figure why not this as well. So I'm putting out an invitation for anyone who wants to be part of this 2+2 TAGR study group -- I think it has the potential to be something fun and special. If there are no takers, I won't take offense, and will continue with this re-reading on my own. But in an effort to get as much out of it as possible, I think this will be a worthwhile exercise.
So reply ITT if you'd be interested in being part of it; hoping to get at least 3 others.
CLIFF'S- ISO at least 3 others to be part of an online TAGR 'study group' (with this thread serving as the forum)
- Goal will be doing 1 chapter / day (they're all pretty short; 10-20 pages), starting Monday perhaps (as long as there are takers)
- Only thing you're signing up for is reading a chapter / day, and posting your thoughts ITT -- no rules, required format, word-count minimums. Write whatever you like.
- No thread-hijacks; I don't want this turning into a debate on the merits of the book, or personal development in general.
I think this could be a very worthwhile and revelatory exercise, so hoping to get at least 3 like-minded folks who want to take another spin through the book, but this time with a little bit more thoughtfulness and reflection. Post ITT if you're in.