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THE LAW OF SUCCESS in 16 lessons by Napoleon Hill  First published in 1928, the book is nearing its centenary.  The contents are as relevant today as it was penned. According to Hill the work was commissioned at the  request of Andrew Carnegie at the conclusion of a multi-day  interview with Hill, and was allegedly based upon interviews  of over 100 American millionaires across nearly 20 years.  The Law of Success was first presented as a lecture, and  was delivered by its author in every major city and in many smaller localities throughout the United States over a period of more than seven years.  The author frequently   refers to The Temple of Success and cites the laws and the  collective understanding to be the doors to the Temple of Success. It is his stance that thought is the most  organized form of energy. The 16 lessons of success, among others,   cover the following-self-confidence initiative and leadership , imagination, enthusiasm, self-control, pleasing personality,  accurate thought, concentration, co-operation and tolerance.  All these are of direct relevance from the angle of success in  any field of activity. Further, being the product of interviewing  many successful personalities of that era the contents will be  of use to any one chasing success in his/her life. The current  world and generation give a lot of importance to material wealth and success is mostly measured by the health , wealth and network. The book is interspersed with beautiful quotes and anecdotes,  prompting one to go ahead and take decisions as fast as possible.  Procrastination is condemned and found to be the reason of  failure with many in battles and life Itself. The author, with the help of quotes and experiences of  successful people tried to convince  the reader the need for decisiveness in all walks of life.  By reading this book, if the reader picks up the idea to be more decisive in life, the aim of the book would be more than fulfilled. Be peaceful. Vande Mataram. 8 AM