I downloaded this, a free ebook from Internet as PDF format and its size is of 1.2 MB (about 259 pages). This electronics facsimile edition was published in 2000.
It is written in simple language. It is not a storybook that we can finish off in one through. It needs interest and also break often before continue
The Author seems to have dedicated more than 25 years of his life to define the reason by which so many people fail to achieve true financial success and happiness in their life.
According to him, thirteen principles of success philosophy described in this book are essential to every person who accumulated sufficient money to guarantee financial independent. He addressed each principle in separate chapter
Though it appears to me initially only for money it actually describes a better way to live in rich”
He emphasized on DESIRE (strong desire, burning desire, ), which is generated from conceive first, thoughts second in line, determination and then desire
I.Philosophy: This book has full of philosophy some of which are mentioned here.
1. Mind control is the result of self –discipline and habit.
You either control your mind or it controls you.
2.It should be recognized as a crime for any parent to build inferiority complexes in the mind of a child, through unnecessary criticism. On the other hand it needs constructive suggestion.
3 Riches cannot always be measured in money.
4.Quick riches are more dangerous than poverty.
5.Both poverty and riches are the offspring of thought.
6.Death will come, no matter what anyone may think about it. Accept it as a necessity
The entire world is made up of only two things, Energy and Matter. In elementary physics we learn that neither matter nor energy (the only two realities known to men) can be created nor destroyed. Both matter and energy can be transformed, but neither can be destroyed.
Life is energy; if neither energy nor matter can be destroyed, of course, life cannot be destroyed. Death is mere transition.
7.Faith is a state of mind which may be induced or created by repeated instructions to the sub conscious mind,
8.Mastery of the law of success philosophy is the equivalent of an insurance policy against failure
II. Fifty-seven Famous IFs (alibis/excuses)
Sufferers have always realized that they wouldn’t have met the failures had they done "one IF or more of Ifs "in the list. Nothing could be done after things have gone wrong.
III.This book also described about thirty major causes of failure as
1.something lacking (lack of ambition/goal, discipline, persistence, concentration, enthusiasm, capital)
2 wrong selection (of mates, associates, vacations)
3.superstition & prejudice
IV.Fears
The Author emphasized How to outwit the six ghosts of fear.
Fear of poverty, criticism, ill health, loss of love of someone, old age, death
Worry is a state of mind based upon fear.
So, kill the habits of worry
V. Stories on persistence, determination
He described success stories of more than 500 distinguished famous men of grate wealth who proved by their own achievements that this philosophy is practical
1.Colored girl of a tenant asking 50 cent from her estate manger who is white and arrogant man. She stood there for long despite he threatened her leave .The child collected the money and slowly backed toward the door, never taking her eyes off the man whom she had just conquered (persistence)
2.another interesting story is on R.U.Darby’s Uncle who gave up his effort of finding gold with three feet distance. Another Junk man who purchased all machineries from him completed his uncompleted work/mission. (Given up)
3.Barnes story, he burned all bridges behind him to win the battle after reaching the battlefield. He won the war (determination)
Those who want to achieve success have to keep Positive Emotions in them like Desire, Faith, Love, Sex, Enthusiasm, Romance and Hope.
And stop all the negative emotions like Fear, Jealousy , Hatred , Greed , Revenge, superstition and Angry
It is not possible to follow all his advices. we can try if we wish.
some of the points are practically true.