Description: Reproduced in its entirety from the original manuscript, details the author's theories on the methods the Devil uses to ensnare and control the minds of human beings. Exploring the innermost depths of the psychology of motivation to understand why so many individuals, including the author, cannot find the initiative and courage they need to consistently implement the philosophy of individual achievement, Hill went so far as to interview the Devil himself, concluding that complacency and mediocrity are not the root issue; they are symptoms of deeper ills that we are conditioned by society to accept. The resulting confession from the Devil made this book so controversial as to remain unpublished for over 70 years. Hill suggests that humans can subvert the Devil through independence, useful service, harmonious relationships, the sixth sense, and hypnotic rhythm.
Brief description: Napoleon Hill was born in 1883 in a one-room cabin on the Pound River in Wise County, Virginia. He began his writing career at age 13 as a "mountain reporter" for small town newspapers and went on to become America's most beloved motivational author. Hill passed away in November 1970 after a long and successful career writing, teaching, and lecturing about the principles of success. Dr. Hill's work stands as a monument to individual achievement and is the cornerstone of modern motivation. His book, Think and Grow Rich, is the all-time bestseller in the field. Hill established the Foundation as a nonprofit educational institution whose mission is to perpetuate his philosophy of leadership, self-motivation, and individual achievement.