This landmark best seller is the number-one inspirational and motivational classic for anyone who wants to improve their life, and reach their goals, by learning from leading figures in history. The "Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature" was written in 1937 by Napoleon Hill, and is inspired by Andrew Carnegie. Hill spent twenty years conducting interviews with hundreds of America's most successful businessmen, leaders, and three U.S. presidents; using their experiences to create the 13 Steps to Riches. While it has often been reproduced, no book has ever been able to compete with the original. For more than eighty years it has been used as a road map to achievement with over 80 million copies sold. This special edition includes an Afterword by Bob Proctor, a world-renowned speaker, motivational coach, author of best-selling books, as well as a teacher of the Law of Attraction. He is known worldwide for getting the very best out of both people and businesses. Be a winner and get ready to accumulate abundant riches as you apply Napoleon Hill's philosophy to your life. The starting place for wealth is in a person's thoughts-so learn to channel yours as you discover: Why a definite chief aim is the closest thing life grants to a magic elixir, Why it's important to write down your aims and goals, The use of autosuggestion to increase your confidence, magnetism, and ability, The best way to use your mind to receive ideas from Infinite Intelligence, The method of thinking accurately, How to avoid anything that could impede your success Book jacket.