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Smarter Than Napoleon Hill’s Method: Challenging Ideas of Success from the Book ‘Smarter Than the Devil’ – Volume 02 
Unmasking the Devil: A Critique of Napoleon Hill ‘s Work

In his book ‘Smarter than the Devil’, Napoleon Hill proposes a controversial view of the nature of success and personal achievement. Through an allegory involving an encounter with the Devil, Hill presents 13 principles that he considers essential for overcoming life’s obstacles and reaching the top.
Although the work became a bestseller, with millions of copies sold, it also attracted criticism for its simplistic and, in some cases, dangerous ideas . In this ebook , I aim to unmask the flaws in Hill’s book and offer an alternative perspective on success and happiness.
Criticism of the 13 Principles
1.Desire: Hill places desire as the basis of success, stating that ‘faith begins with a burning desire.’ However, desire alone does not guarantee the achievement of goals. You need to be clear about what you want, develop an action plan and, above all, take concrete measures.
2.Faith: Hill argues that faith is the force that moves the universe and that, without it, success is impossible. This view is reductionist and ignores the role of hard work, persistence and intelligence in achieving goals.
3.Autosuggestion : Hill advocates autosuggestion as a powerful tool for overcoming obstacles and achieving success. However, autosuggestion is not a magical method and can be dangerous if used inappropriately.
4.Expertise: Hill recognizes the importance of expert knowledge for success, but does not offer a clear view on how to obtain it. Formal education, practical experience and continuous learning are essential elements for developing expertise.
5.Imagination: Hill highlights the power of imagination to create the desired reality. However, imagination needs to be combined with reality and logic to generate concrete results.
6.Organized planning: Hill emphasizes the importance of planning, but his planning model is simplistic and superficial. Effective planning must be detailed, flexible and adaptable to changes.
7.Decision: Hill states that the ability to make decisions is crucial to success. However, it does not provide tools or strategies to assist in making complex decisions.
8.Persistence: Hill recognizes the importance of persistence in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals. However, persistence does not mean stubbornness and requires flexibility and adaptability.
9.Power of the Subconscious: Hill believes that the subconscious is the key to success and that it can be programmed through autosuggestion . This view is controversial and has no proven scientific basis.
10.Force of Habit: Hill recognizes the power of habits and advocates creating positive habits for success. However, it does not offer effective methods for changing ingrained habits.
11.Intuition: Hill considers intuition to be a powerful tool for making decisions and achieving success. However, intuition needs to be developed and combined with logical reasoning to generate reliable results.
12.Sixth sense: Hill believes that the sixth sense is a source of knowledge and power that can be harnessed for success. This view is pseudoscientific and has no scientific basis.
13.Unshakable Faith: Hill asserts that unshakable faith is essential to success. However, blind faith can lead to hasty decisions and negative results.
Conclusion
‘Smarter than the Devil’ offers a simplistic and, in some cases, dangerous view of success and personal fulfillment. The book ignores the role of hard work, persistence, intelligence, and specialized knowledge in achieving goals.
Instead of following Hill’s principles, I recommend that you seek a more realistic and comprehensive perspective on success. Work hard, develop your skills, be persistent and seek specialized knowledge.
Remember: success is not a magic formula, but rather the result of effort, dedication and intelligence.

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