How to Prosper in Hard Times: Blueprints for Abundance by the Greatest Motivational Teachers of All Time

by Napoleon Hill, James Allen

The tried-and-true prosperity wisdom of these beloved writers, teachers, and thinkers has been relied upon by generations of Americans seeking guidance in hard economic times? and now, for the first time, it is collected in a single, compact paperback volume.

Cherished for decades, these timeless writings from self-help and inspirational masters, including Napoleon Hill, Florence Scovel Shinn, James Allen, and Russell Conwell, have touched the lives of literally millions of people, giving them the insight and knowledge to take care of their families and themselves in difficult times. How to Prosper in Hard Times is an easy- to-use, one-of-a- kind volume, combining inspirational advice on attracting prosperity, dealing with hardship, and keeping a positive attitude no matter what.

A necessary handbook for our era, How to Prosper in Hard Times is filled with time-tested wisdom that resonates as strongly and as truly today as when it was first written.

Featuring:
-Prayer for Prosperity by Florence Scovel Shinn
-How to Attract Money by Joseph Murphy
-Permanent Success is Built on Hardship and Temporary Failure by Napoleon Hill
-Seven Remedies for a Lean Purse by George S. Clason
-After Failure, What? by Orson Swett Marden
-Light on Life?s Difficulties by James Allen
-What You Can Do With Your Will Power by Russell H. Conwell
-The Optimist?s Creed by Christian Larsen
-A full About the Authors section, featuring capsule biographies and bibliographic and historical information

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Audiobook, Money, Personal Development, Business

272 pages, Paperback

Published February 5, 2009

About the author

Oliver Napoleon Hill was an American self-help author and conman. He is best known for his book Think and Grow Rich (1937), which is among the best-selling self-help books of all time. Hill's works insisted that fervid expectations are essential to improving one's life. Most of his books were promoted as expounding principles to achieve "success".
Hill is a controversial figure. Accused of fraud, modern historians also doubt many of his claims, such as that he met Andrew Carnegie and that he was an attorney.

Reviews

[Ayodele · Rating 4 out of 5]

I encountered something "difficult" in my outer world and Spirit told me to go grab this book. I recall reading several of the essays when I was younger, but I'd never completed the entire book. This time, I needed it to help me remain strong. I went straight over to Barnes & Noble and got this bargain book and read it. The truths that it shares has given me much relief and helped me reestablish mental peace. Check it out. Thanks!

[Mumtaz Noori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, a very comprehensive piece of instruction for one to touch upon their subconscious mind in hard times, it, however, though deviating from the title to some degree of note as far as I grasped the ingredients of the book. Overall worth reading.

[Dalia]

I highly recommend reading the chapter titled "Light on life's difficulties" written by "James Allen".
It's sooo real & reflects on many of our daily life thoughts. I've enjoyed it! And loved its wording too!
Think I'll come over it again.

[Cheri Flake · Rating 5 out of 5]

It just doesn’t matter how dated this book is, these guys know what time it is. Timeless. Big huge fan.

[Axmed Bahjad]

This is a book from different authors. They focus on the mind and how to use it in times of difficulties.

Although they wrote different essays, they all encourage us that things will get better for us who are willing to take risks, to seek better life and stay selfless.

To the most Westerners and westernised folks, the authors won't kind to them since they advocate temperance and selflessness and detachment of desires such as holidays, excessive sex, alcohol, consumerism and so on.

To take care of our minds, we must stay away from alcohol and drugs. Moreover, we must find our power from within and stop seeking approval from designer clothes, cars and parties.

I recommend the book. It is wisdom.

The audiobook version is available on YouTube and is free. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-Je8...

[Jason Wicky Ong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book written by many authors. I think the front part which had Napoleon Hill, James Allen were brilliant. Towards the end, it was also fantastic.

Anyway, these are the 7 remedies in the book.

7 remedies
1. Start fattening your purse. Earn more than you use.
2. Control your expenditures. Budgeting.
3. Make your gold multiply. Invest.
4. Guard your treasures from loss.
5. Make your home profitable
6. Insure your future. Eg Buy insurance or increase your income.
7. Increase your ability to earn.

[Helfren · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book of teaching by the Napoleon Hill. It's a very interesting book with very sophisticated philosophy. Your fear of lack is what produce your lack. Your fear produce what you feared. Liked this line in the book. Really makes you think a lot about what you know .

[Sotiris Makrygiannis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, this is rather a Christian book but without putting down other religions. Is good for those are undergoing a failure or they want to drag themselves out of poverty. Offers some good stories and affirmations to inspire you. Not unique as such but very emotional and powerful

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm a big Napoleon Hill fan and that's how I read this book. It had some great thoughts and shifted my thinking in small ways. I enjoyed the first half the most. The second half was harder for me to listen to.

[Vlad · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an overal ok book explains to have hope and to take action example shows that a kid can have a dream but also to believe in it and prosper it we can be negatively programmed, alas the best option is to believe succeed in the goal and amits everything dont tell anyone you’re goal

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great info that includes some of the highlights from other teachers back at the end of the 1,800s. I believe the instructors on the topic of money and life were far superior in their time!

[Terri Strange · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was in a bad mood but listening to this really help put me in a much better perspective and focus on what I could control.

[Fady B · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most remarkable, spirit uplifting & positive books I have ever read! Enjoyed it till the end!

[Sage · Rating 5 out of 5]

Biblical principles put into practical use.

[Lunabee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting tips. In some parts is not so useful and, maybe, too much related to religion

[Avinash Vellore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lou. ❤️

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's bits that are hard to understand, but if study it, good book.

[Sabura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Things I've heard before just put in a different perspective. I found this read helpful. The power of the mind really matters.

[Seemy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A masterpiece of a book compiling some of history’s best authors and thinkers in the field of success - and their best works all found compiled in this one book filled with wisdom which will help remind and transform you to your best self…

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[Lisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Two very large sections of this book had to have been written by a televangelist because I have never seen the word "God" in so many places in my life. There was little content in the book that was useful.

[EMP · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was difficult to read because it's dated. This is a collection of authors even though it shows by Napoleon Hill. The pieces by Hill and Florence Scovel Shinn (although, they just used a collection of her quotes) were okay, but I was unimpressed with the other authors.

[Sandeep Jindal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too many cooks spoil a broth. This book in great in certain ways but falls absolutely at other times. Nevertheless, it served a crucial reminder to me on value of self discipline and self control among other things.

[Ferdi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Timeless adages that are still applicable today as they were first published in the last century. Wonderful and inspirational. James Allen was soothing my core with his words.

[Steve C · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good compilation of the original self-improvement authors. Great sampler.

[Charity · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good blueprints from great motivational teachers

[Laila Bourha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A compact , intelligible, powerful and practical timeless guide to life's matters, and a priceless inspiration to a worthy fresh start that I would definitely re-read over and over again.

[Max · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vary inspirational..

[Vivian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth reviewing every year!

[Tao Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

What you congratulate, you will attain 3x. If you condemn, you will never get it. You can't fight for peace. Nothing is right if it is too extreme. You must always find the medium. Most poor boys turn into successful business men - millionaires. Only a small group were born rich.