Napoleon Hill Think And Grow Rich Analysis

Life has a mysterious way of bringing wants and desires into it. For instance, a couple that just recently had their first new born might instantaneously have a desire for a new vehicle, perhaps a minivan. I personally believe Napoleon Hill quotes it best in his book, Think and Grow Rich, “The starting point of all achievement is desire. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desire brings weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat.” (Hill.168). Napoleon Hill, was a well- known author who had influenced many people to be successful through his books and speeches. After reading Napoleon’s book and watching some of his lessons on success he has helped me changed the way I looked at the goals I want to achieve by teaching me …show more content…
I noticed that I was angry all the time for no reason. I first realized this fact when I yelled at my twin brother because he wandered off from the 88 Ford Bronco we were working on. I was so stressed out at the Bronco that I took it out on him. After that incident, I told myself that I was going to be more understanding with people and become more positive in the way I thought about my problems. In Jimmy Santiago Baca: Poetry as a Life Saver, Rob Baker compares Jimmy’s life to that of a snake shedding its skin. It all began when Jimmy was still in his mother’s womb. Right before she gave birth, she was bitten by a rattlesnake. The venom that had coursed through his veins acted as the symbol of the frequent changes that would follow him throughout his life, just like a snake shedding its skin. In the essay, Rob Baker states that Jimmy did not like books nor did he like to read them until he was sentenced at age twenty-one, to five to ten years in prison. While Jimmy was in prison, he discovered his newfound love for writing and reading poetry. He reflected “I believe something in my brain or something in my nervous system was impacted by poetry”. (Baker.860). When Jimmy finished his prison sentence, he started to teach young children that were like him when he was younger. Jimmy hoped that poetry would affect the attitudes of these children-regarding life, just like it had for him. Comparing my attitude change to Rob Baker’s essay is comparing how poetry helped Jimmy change and my brother helped me change my attitude toward him. Now, a year down the road I am more optimistic in my thoughts, as well as being more understanding with people. I now know how to get my point across in a respectful manner instead of getting all worked up about things I don’t necessarily agree