Napoleon Hill Oliver Napoleon Hill, born in America, was one of the earliest writers in the self-improvement genre. By exploring various aspects of personal development and success, he emerged as one of the most influential self-help authors of the 20th century. Hill was born on October 26, 1883, in Southeast Virginia, USA. Due to financial difficulties, he could not complete his law school education. However, from the age of 13, he was already involved in journalism. His life took a major turn in 1908 when he interviewed Andrew Carnegie, one of the most powerful industrialists of the time. Carnegie encouraged him to interview wealthy and successful individuals to uncover the secrets behind their achievements. Following this advice, Hill began interviewing world-renowned figures, including Henry Ford, Alexander Graham Bell, and many others. He compiled insights from 45 interviews into his first book, The Law of Success. In this book, he explained the principles of success through the ideals of democracy, freedom, and capitalism. Unlike books that simply recount success stories, Napoleon Hill’s books gained immense popularity for simplifying the fundamental principles of success. However, some mysterious aspects of his character have intrigued many. Hill claimed that he communicated with spirits who imparted spiritual wisdom and success secrets to him. He openly discussed this in his 1967 book, Grow Rich with Peace of Mind. Over time, researchers have discovered previously unknown aspects of his life, adding to the mystery surrounding him. Despite controversies, Napoleon Hill’s books never lost their popularity. His book Think and Grow Rich remains one of the top ten self-help books of all time. Some of his most famous books include: ✅ Attitude Mental Positiva ✅ The Master Key to Riches ✅ Success Habits This controversial yet legendary author passed away mysteriously on November 8, 1970. It is believed that he suffered from Parkinson’s syndrome.