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The Get-to-the-Point Success Reader: Selections from the Writings of Napoleon Hill, Orison Swett Marden, Samuel Smiles, Herbert N. Casson, and Charles F. Haanel

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More than 25 years ago, I took part in a self-help workshop entitled "Money Love." Having thought of my poverty with virtuousness for years, I found it hard to sign up for a workshop dedicated to improving my material lot, let alone absorb the message of the instructor shared with us. One of the many books she included was Napoleon Hill's `Think and Grow Rich.' Now at that time, this seemed a preposterous title. How could you do such a thing. Yet, I am here to report that Hill is correct, "What the mind conceives and believes, it will achieve." Yes, you do have to have an idea of where you are going if you intend to get there. And, you have to risk - or "go out on a limb to get the fruit." The biggest risk of all of course is changing the way you think. We humans tend to cling to outmoded thinking long after it no longer serves our purpose.

In THE GET-TO-THE-POINT SUCCESS READER, Rodney Ohebsion has compiled the most salient points from books by Hill and others (Orison Swett Marden, Samuel Smiles, Herbert Casson, and Charles Haanel) who long ago pointed the way to individual success for those who would read, absorb, and practice the principles they taught. I can testify that this material really works in terms of material success and position. Within ten years of being introduced to the material, I moved from a minor position in retail sales to that of an executive with a large corporation, and I did it during the dismal 80s.

Will it work for you? I don't know, but I am willing to bet if you read it, absorb it, and take it to heart it will. I am so immersed in this material, that I am not a good judge of whether a "quickie" version has the same effect. However, if you have read the books summarized in Ohebsion's book, his little "get-to-the-point" book is a good refresher, and if you haven't read the books, his book can give you some insights into the material in the original sources.

Ohebsion has provided the reader with a quick reference to carry around and dip into as time permits. You can carry the book in your back pack and read it standing up on the subway, while eating your lunch on a park bench, or in your favorite chair at home. Go ahead..take a risk and read it.

I really enjoyed this book immensely. It is filled with a variety of content that is entertaining as well as tremendously powerful, insightful, and inspiring. If you like books like Think & Grow Rich or the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, you will absolutely LOVE this book.

Even with technological advancements, changing methods of doing business, and a changed lifestyle there are elements of success that are as applicable today as they were over 50 years ago.

Rodney Ohebsion, the editor of the book, "The Get-To-The-Point Success Reader, Volume 1", has taken the works of Napoleon Hill, Orison Swett Marden, Samuel Smiles, Herbert N. Casson, and Charles F. Haanel and selected sections of their work that are key to success, not only during the time these authors wrote them but for today's time. Rodney has eliminated sections that are no longer relevant today. He also gives you a brief biography of each author.

The title of the book truly fits the book as you do "get to the point" quickly. It is amazing that the works of these authors and the wisdom in their words still apply today.

I would highly recommend this book. It is a unique book that gives you the knowledge and wisdom of many legendary authors with the key elements of success!

After reading and thoroughly enjoying Rodney Ohebsion's book A Collection of Wisdom, I decided to buy this one as well, and I am very satisfied with it.

The editor, Rodney Ohebsion has a good idea. Sift through eight classic books dealing with "how to succeed" and condense them to 240 pages of the best-of-the-best concepts. Cull out the shiniest nuggets of advice and put them all in one place, so today's reader (with the attention span of a gnat) doesn't have to wade through a bunch of boring stuff to get what they need.

And indeed, the Success Reader is packed with nuggets of wisdom. It's interesting, fast reading. Still, here is my basic problem with this approach: The passages that made the grade here are the ones the editor found most insightful at the time he put this compendium together. As an avid student of this type of book, I've read some of the volumes in their entirety, some many times. And what I've found is that each time I read, I get something different--and I suspect I glom onto the passages that are most relevant to whatever my issues of the moment are. So some of the passages Mr. Ohebsion included are the same ones I have highlighted in my much worn original copies of these books--but some are passages I skimmed and obviously didn't find so interesting. And some of the gems I underlined and starred were not included.

Still, that's not to say the Success Reader isn't a worthwhile investment. Particularly if you are not familiar with the works of Napoleon Hill, Orison Swett Marden, Samuel Smiles, Herbert N. Casson, and Charles F. Haanel, this book is a fantastic introduction to their concepts. These guys were some of the pioneers who inspired uncounted later books on positive thinking, creative visualization, strategies for success, and overall life satisfaction. They wrote these books before there was a "Self-Help" or "New Age" section in every bookstore. But be aware that this condensed volume is only a launching pad. If the writings of one or more of these authors pique your interest, get the original texts and read them in their totality. See if you don't pick up a few more gems of wisdom you need.

If you are looking for the best in success books, look no further. This book is definitely it. Read this book first before you spend your time and money on other titles.

The Get to the Point Success Reader Vol 1 contains only the supreme content from a variety of authors, including the legendary Napoleon Hill, plus many others.

The book is well rounded and just an overall fun, positive, and educational read. I definitely recommend it.

strong observations,detail&Entertaining. this Book speaks on Business Principals&ways of reaching goals. no matter what the time period or technilogical advances these Principals still are the golden rule. a Must have Book&read.