Napoleon Hill

Napoleon Hill (1883–1970) was an American journalist, lecturer, and pioneer of the modern personal development movement. Raised in poverty in rural Virginia, Hill began his writing career at the age of fifteen as a small-town newspaper reporter. His encounter with Andrew Carnegie changed his life, launching a decades-long exploration into the science of success. After interviewing more than 500 influential figures, Hill developed a philosophy centered on belief, purpose, resilience, and mental discipline. Published in 1937, Think and Grow Rich became one of the most impactful books in history, shaping generations of entrepreneurs, leaders, and self-improvement thinkers. Hill spent the remainder of his life lecturing and writing about personal achievement, teaching millions how to harness thought power and design purposeful lives.