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Would Anyone Like to Join Me in a Study of the ‘Law of Success’?

By JLP | September 2, 2008

I have been kicking around the idea of doing a community study of Napoleon Hill’s Law of Success*, which is a mammoth book covering the following 17 lessons:

1. Introduction to the Master Mind - October 6, 2008 Host: AllFinancialMatters

2. A Definite Chief Aim - October 13, 2008

3. Self-Confidence - October 20, 2008

4. The Habit of Saving - October 27, 2008

5. Initiative and Leadership - November 3, 2008

6. Imagination - November 10, 2008

7. Enthusiasm - November 17, 2008

8. Self-Control - November 24, 2008

9. The Habit of Doing More Than Paid For - December 1, 2008 Host: AllFinancialMatters

10. A Pleasing Personality - December 8, 2008

11. Accurate Thinking - December 15, 2008

12. Concentration - December 22, 2008

13. Cooperation - December 29, 2008

14. Profiting by Failure - January 5, 2009

15. Tolerance - January 12, 2009

16. The Golden Rule - January 19, 2009

17. The Universal Law of Cosmic Habitforce - January 26, 2009

I thought it would be cool to cover one lesson each Monday (beginning with the first Monday of October) for seventeen weeks. That would take us all the way to January 26, 2009.

In order to truly make this a “community” effort, I thought it would be cool to enlist various bloggers to “host” a chapter each week. I will send out an email invitation to fifteen bloggers. Once I get a response from them, I will open up any remaining slots to other bloggers. One way to get more blogger participation would be to allow other bloggers to write on each week’s topic, which could then be linked to from that week’s host blog (at their discretion of course).

Why the Law of Success?

I think it is a great starting point to personal finance. I think every high school graduate should have a firm understanding of what success is and how to achieve it. I think we spend too much time as a nation trying to help people out of their mistakes rather than preparing them NOT to make mistakes in the first place.

Interested?

If you’re interested in taking part of this study, the first thing you need to do leave a comment to let me know of your interest. I don’t want to waste my time on this if there’s no reader interest. The second thing you need to do is get a book. You can order one through Amazon using this link (if you buy via my link, I will receive a commission from Amazon). The book retails for $29.71 on Amazon with free shipping. I chose this edition because it’s been updated for the 21st Century, which makes it a little easier to read.

Anyway, I’m looking forward to this. I have never done anything quite like this before so it should be a lot of fun.

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19 Responses to “Would Anyone Like to Join Me in a Study of the ‘Law of Success’?”

  1. Miranda Says:
    September 2nd, 2008 at 2:49 pm

    I think it should be very interesting. Count me in!

  2. Trey Says:
    September 2nd, 2008 at 3:46 pm

    Definitely interested.

  3. Kate Says:
    September 2nd, 2008 at 4:13 pm

    The January dates should be 2009. I think it sounds interesting.

  4. TS Says:
    September 2nd, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    I’d be in. Sounds interesting.

  5. Mr. ToughMoneyLove Says:
    September 2nd, 2008 at 5:22 pm

    I’m in - will help host if you would like.

  6. Deb Says:
    September 2nd, 2008 at 7:53 pm

    Please count me in.

  7. Twan Says:
    September 2nd, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    Sounds interesting. I’m in.

  8. 2million Says:
    September 2nd, 2008 at 8:28 pm

    Im interested — would love to host if there is an opportunity.

  9. Josh Says:
    September 2nd, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    I’d be interested.

  10. Ed Says:
    September 2nd, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    you’ve successfully got my interest

  11. MoCat Says:
    September 2nd, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Go for it!

  12. Ron@TheWisdomJournal Says:
    September 2nd, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    You KNOW I’m in.

  13. Moneymonk Says:
    September 3rd, 2008 at 12:17 pm

    Law of Success is a great book. A must read for everyone. Napolean Hill is a classic.

  14. Christopher Says:
    September 3rd, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    You can count me in Zeffer!

  15. Rachel Bergman Says:
    September 3rd, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    I’m in.

  16. Revanche Says:
    September 3rd, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    I think it’s a great idea, and I’d like to participate.

  17. Mary Says:
    September 3rd, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    I’m interested.

  18. Marian Says:
    September 4th, 2008 at 6:50 am

    I’m definitely interested. M.

  19. Tobias Says:
    September 7th, 2008 at 1:10 pm

    I am in and open to host one chapter - if you don’t mind I am from Germany :)

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