A Transformational Insight from an Encounter with the Devil
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Chapter 1: The Unexpected Revelation
Last year, while traveling back to Abuja, Nigeria, I encountered an unforeseen delay in my flight. To pass the time, I wandered into an airport bookstore, hoping to enjoy a delicious plate of jollof rice and fish. It was there that I came across a book by Napoleon Hill.
This intriguing book, titled OUTWITTING THE DEVIL, was published 41 years after Hill's passing. In it, he recounts a fictional interview with the devil, exploring how this entity contributes to human failure and the strategies one can employ to outsmart it.
Whether this interview was real or purely imaginative remains a question for you to ponder once you read the book. However, the profound insight I wish to share with you today originates from another of Hill's works, which has sold over 80 million copies and inspired countless individuals around the globe. This book is THINK AND GROW RICH.
Have you had the opportunity to read it?
In this classic, Napoleon Hill advises: “Do not wait: the time will never be just right. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command and better tools will be found as you go along.”
This is the mindset you should adopt starting today if you aim to enhance your circumstances.
Stop waiting.
Are you a writer holding off on publishing quality content until you reach 100 followers? Or perhaps you're delaying your self-care until you make your first million?
You must cease expecting perfection before taking action!
As Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, wisely points out: “The poor and struggling people are always waiting. But successful individuals take swift action.”
Begin today. Start small, and your efforts will lead to significant victories.
This first video, Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill - Secrets of Success from an Interview with the Devil, delves deeper into the insights offered by Hill and how they can be applied to foster success.
Chapter 2: Embracing Immediate Action
The second video, (Live Read) OUTWITTING THE DEVIL! by Napoleon Hill - YouTube, provides a live reading of Hill's compelling ideas, further emphasizing the importance of taking action without delay.