Joe Vitale Reveals Napoleon Hill Secret

Joe Vitale
13 Oct 200903:34

Summary

TLDRDr. Joe Vitale, a devoted fan of Napoleon Hill, discusses the significance of Hill's iconic book 'Think and Grow Rich', which has inspired countless individuals to achieve wealth. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's divine purpose, a central theme of the book. However, Vitale suggests that Hill's 'Laws of Success' series is where the true formula for attracting wealth lies. He encourages readers to delve into these works, implement their teachings, and experience the transformative power of Hill's philosophy.

Takeaways

  • 📚 Napoleon Hill is the author of the best-selling book 'Think and Grow Rich', which has been in print since the 1930s and is considered a cornerstone in personal development literature.
  • 🌟 Dr. Joe Vitale is a big fan of Napoleon Hill and collects his works, including a rare signed edition of 'Think and Grow Rich'.
  • 💡 The book 'Think and Grow Rich' was written during the Great Depression and has been instrumental in making many people millionaires.
  • 🔍 Hill interviewed around 20 different experts, including Andrew Carnegie, to discover the formula for success, which he incorporated into his book.
  • 🤔 Despite its popularity, 'Think and Grow Rich' is described as a long sales letter, intended to encourage readers to explore Hill's other works, particularly 'The Laws of Success'.
  • 📖 'The Laws of Success' is considered Hill's greater work, where he reveals the formula for attracting wealth and success.
  • 🧠 The concept of knowing one's divine purpose is central to 'Think and Grow Rich' and is a key takeaway for readers.
  • 🔮 Some speculate that the true secret to success is not fully revealed in 'Think and Grow Rich', suggesting it might be the 'Law of Attraction', a term used by Hill.
  • 📚 Dr. Vitale encourages readers not only to read 'Think and Grow Rich' but also to delve into 'The Laws of Success' for the formula to truly think and grow rich.
  • 🚀 Vitale emphasizes the importance of reading, studying, and applying the principles from Hill's works to see a tangible difference in one's life.
  • 💸 The final message is to act quickly in acquiring and implementing the teachings from both 'Think and Grow Rich' and 'The Laws of Success' to attract money and success.

Q & A

  • Who is Dr. Joe Vitale and what is his relationship with Napoleon Hill?

    -Dr. Joe Vitale is a speaker and author who is a big fan of Napoleon Hill. He collects Hill's works and has several autographed editions of his books.

  • What is the significance of the book 'Think and Grow Rich'?

    -'It Think and Grow Rich' is an all-time bestseller written by Napoleon Hill, which came out in the 1930s during the Great Depression and has been a record-breaking bestseller ever since.

  • What is Dr. Vitale's view on the frequency of reading 'Think and Grow Rich'?

    -Dr. Vitale mentions that many people have read 'Think and Grow Rich' multiple times, with some reading it 30, 40, or even 50 times.

  • What does Dr. Vitale believe is the secret to success according to Napoleon Hill?

    -Dr. Vitale suggests that the secret to success is not fully contained in 'Think and Grow Rich', but rather in Hill's other works, specifically 'The Laws of Success'.

  • What is the concept of 'divine purpose' mentioned by Dr. Vitale?

    -The concept of 'divine purpose' is central to 'Think and Grow Rich' and is something that Dr. Vitale believes everyone needs to understand.

  • Why does Dr. Vitale consider 'Think and Grow Rich' to be a sales letter?

    -Dr. Vitale considers 'Think and Grow Rich' to be a sales letter because he believes it was written to get readers excited about Hill's other works, particularly 'The Laws of Success'.

  • How many experts did Napoleon Hill interview for 'Think and Grow Rich'?

    -Napoleon Hill interviewed around 20 different experts in truth, including Andrew Carnegie, to find the formula for success.

  • What is the significance of 'The Laws of Success' according to Dr. Vitale?

    -'The Laws of Success' is where Napoleon Hill revealed the formula for success and is considered by Dr. Vitale to be the more important work to read for those who want to attract money into their lives.

  • What is the phrase 'money like speed' mentioned by Dr. Vitale?

    -The phrase 'money like speed' is Dr. Vitale's favorite phrase, which he uses to encourage quick action in acquiring and reading the books that can help one to 'Think and Grow Rich'.

  • What is Dr. Vitale's recommendation for those who want to truly 'Think and Grow Rich'?

    -Dr. Vitale recommends reading 'Think and Grow Rich', but also emphasizes the importance of reading and implementing the teachings from 'The Laws of Success' for a real difference in one's life.

Outlines

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📚 Introduction to Napoleon Hill's 'Think and Grow Rich'

Dr. Joe Vitale introduces the renowned author Napoleon Hill, highlighting his influential book 'Think and Grow Rich', a bestseller since the 1930s. He mentions his personal collection of Hill's works, including a rare signed edition. Vitale emphasizes the book's impact, claiming it has made more people millionaires than any other. He also notes that despite its popularity and the repeated readings by many, 'Think and Grow Rich' is not the complete guide to success. Instead, Vitale suggests that Hill's 'Laws of Success' series is where the true formula for wealth attraction and success lies.

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Keywords

💡Napoleon Hill

Napoleon Hill was an American author who is widely recognized for his book 'Think and Grow Rich,' which is considered one of the best-selling self-help books of all time. In the video script, Dr. Joe Vitale introduces Hill as a significant figure in the field of personal development and success philosophy, highlighting his influence and the impact of his works on readers.

💡Think and Grow Rich

This is the title of Napoleon Hill's most famous book, which was first published in 1937. The book is a cornerstone of personal development literature, focusing on the idea that one's thoughts directly affect their success in life. In the script, Dr. Vitale emphasizes the book's enduring popularity and its role in inspiring many to become millionaires.

💡Great Depression

The Great Depression refers to a severe worldwide economic downturn that took place during the 1930s. The script mentions the Great Depression as the period during which 'Think and Grow Rich' was published, highlighting the book's relevance and success even during challenging economic times.

💡Success Formula

In the context of the video, the 'success formula' refers to the principles and strategies that Napoleon Hill believed could lead to success in life. Dr. Vitale mentions that Hill interviewed various experts to uncover this formula, which is a central theme of the book 'Think and Grow Rich'.

💡Divine Purpose

The concept of 'divine purpose' in the script is related to the idea that each individual has a unique mission or goal in life that aligns with their talents and passions. Dr. Vitale points out that understanding one's divine purpose is central to the teachings in 'Think and Grow Rich'.

💡Laws of Success

Refers to a series of principles that Napoleon Hill believed were fundamental to achieving success. In the script, Dr. Vitale suggests that 'The Laws of Success' is a more comprehensive work by Hill that reveals the formula for success in greater detail than 'Think and Grow Rich'.

💡Autographed Edition

An autographed edition of a book is one that has been personally signed by the author. Dr. Vitale mentions owning autographed copies of Hill's works, indicating their rarity and value, especially for collectors and fans of Napoleon Hill.

💡Sales Letter

In the script, Dr. Vitale refers to 'Think and Grow Rich' as a 'sales letter' in a metaphorical sense, suggesting that the book is designed to excite readers about the author's other works, particularly 'The Laws of Success'. This implies a marketing strategy to engage readers and encourage them to explore Hill's full body of work.

💡Law of Attraction

The 'law of attraction' is a concept that suggests that positive or negative thoughts bring positive or negative experiences into a person's life. Dr. Vitale mentions that the phrase is used in 'Think and Grow Rich', but its exact meaning in the context of Hill's work is left somewhat ambiguous.

💡Implement

To 'implement' in the context of the video means to put into practice the teachings and principles found in the books. Dr. Vitale stresses the importance of not only reading about success principles but also applying them in one's life to truly achieve wealth and success.

💡Money

Throughout the script, 'money' is used as a symbol of success and wealth. Dr. Vitale discusses the idea that by reading and applying the principles from Hill's works, one can attract money into their life, which is a central goal for many readers of personal development literature.

Highlights

Dr. Joe Vitale is a big fan of Napoleon Hill and his work.

Napoleon Hill is the author of 'Think and Grow Rich', an all-time bestseller.

'Think and Grow Rich' was published in the 1930s during the Great Depression.

The book has been continuously in print and is a record-breaking bestseller.

Dr. Vitale collects Napoleon Hill's works, including signed editions.

Napoleon Hill interviewed 20 different experts to find the formula for success.

'Think and Grow Rich' is considered the cornerstone of Hill's work.

Many people have become millionaires because of 'Think and Grow Rich'.

The book is recommended to be read multiple times for full understanding.

Dr. Vitale suggests that 'Think and Grow Rich' is a sales letter for Hill's other works.

Napoleon Hill's 'Laws of Success' is where he reveals the formula for attracting wealth.

There is speculation that the true secret to success is not fully disclosed in 'Think and Grow Rich'.

The phrase 'law of attraction' is used in 'Think and Grow Rich' but its meaning is unclear.

Dr. Vitale emphasizes the importance of reading and implementing the 'Laws of Success'.

The 'Laws of Success' is considered the key to attracting money into one's life.

Dr. Vitale advises to read 'Think and Grow Rich', then quickly move on to 'Laws of Success'.

The final advice is to read, study, and absorb the teachings of Napoleon Hill to achieve wealth.

Transcripts

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hi I'm dr. Joe Vitale and I'm here to

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talk for a minute or two about Napoleon

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Hill I'm a big fan of Napoleon Hill if

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you don't know who he is and amazingly

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some people don't he wrote one of the

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all-time bestsellers in the world Think

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and Grow Rich it's still in print it

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came out in the 1930s during a Great

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Depression the book has been a

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record-breaking bestseller I loved a

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Polian Hill I collect his works and in

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fact this particular edition was signed

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by him that's pretty rare I don't know

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if he signed that many books but it's

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pretty difficult to find sign books by

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the fellow I actually have several of

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them at this point but thinking Grow

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Rich is his cornerstone book it's his

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most popular book it's the one most

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people read and I have to tell you more

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people have become millionaires because

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of this book than any other book that

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it's ever been written that I can think

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of Think and Grow Rich many people have

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read it 30 40 even 50 times I've read it

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a handful of times I have seen reduced

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or condensed abridged versions of it out

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in the world this is a book that

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everybody needs to read because Napoleon

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Hill went and interviewed I think

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something like 20 different experts in

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truth including Andrew Carnegie to find

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out the formula for success but I think

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I need to tell you a secret

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even though Napoleon Hill wrote this

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book after interviewing all these people

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and even though this book is a

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best-seller even though this book still

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in print even though thinking Grow Rich

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is something everybody needs to read and

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many people read dozens of times as I

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said even 50 times it doesn't contain

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the secret to success that's the grand

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joke with all of this this is in many

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ways a sales letter thinking Grow Rich

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is a long sales letter to get you

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excited yes there's tips in here the

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whole concept of knowing your divine

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purpose which is central to this book is

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something you need to know so you have

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to read this book just to understand

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that and I start thinking about that but

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Napoleon Hills greater work are his Laws

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of Success when he talked about the 16

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Laws of Success and he's written the

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books including the Laws of Success

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that's where he revealed the formula

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that's where he started to tell people

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how to actually think and grow rich how

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to actually attract the money

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people even speculate that in this book

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he never really tells you the secret and

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they wonder is it the law of attraction

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well he uses the phrase law of

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attraction in the book a couple of times

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but we don't really know what he meant

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when he wrote this book because as I say

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the grand secret here the great joke is

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that this is a sales letter he wanted

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you to read his other books including

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the Laws of Success so I'm here to tell

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you yes read Think and Grow Rich yes

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read the other material by Napoleon Hill

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yes collect his books and if you can

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find an autographed one great get an

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autographed copy but what's more

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important is that you read his Laws of

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Success that's the juice that's the meat

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that's the formula if you will that will

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actually cause you to attract money into

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your life you must read that if you want

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to see a difference in your life so I'm

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just here to say hey read Napoleon Hill

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but don't stop a thinking Grow Rich go

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and read his Laws of Success and even

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more importantly use them implement them

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do them remember my favorite phrase

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money like speed I would quickly go and

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get this book read this book and then

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quickly go and get the Laws of Success

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read that study that absorb that use it

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in your life and then watch because you

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will truly Think and Grow Rich

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