Out of the Mouf! Book Review: Think and Grow Rich

I thought I'd start this series out by reviewing an old classic that I happen to be re-reading at the moment, Think and Grow Rich by Dale Carnegie. I'm not sure if I like Think and Grow Rich more for it's early-twentieth century charm (though the anecdote about the "colored" child made me cringe) or for it's actual advice, but either way it's definitely a book every entrepreneur (young, old, would-be, or otherwise) should read at least once. Check out my review after the jump...

The whole book is centered around a supposed "secret" that rich people possess, of which enables them to attain their riches. Carnegie spent his life following the rich men of his heyday in order to document this secret. Carnegie takes great joy in alluding to the "secret" through stories and examples rather than just spelling it out. This can be annoying to some, but figuring out the "secret" can be rewarding to the reader if the advice is something that you truly need in your life at that time. However, most entrepreneurs are impatient (a simultaneously good and bad trait...more on that in a different post) so I've outlined the "secret" below (it can be found in chapter 2 of the book):

1. Fix in your mind the exact amount of money you desire
2. Determine what you intend to give for the money you desire
3. Establish a definite date when you intend to possess the money
4. Create a definite plan
5. Write out a statement of the money you want and the time limit for it's acquisition
6. Read your written statement aloud twice daily

That's it! How do you feel about the book Think And Grow Rich? The first 10 to comment below will receive a FREE e-book download of the original Think and Grow Rich book!

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