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Napoleon Hill was a pioneering American self-help author. He is best known for his book “Think and Grow Rich” (1937), which remains one of the best-selling self-help books of all time. Hill’s philosophy emphasized the power of personal beliefs and the role they play in personal success. He was born Oliver Napoleon Hill on October 26, 1883, in Pound, Virginia. Hill’s early life was marked by hardship; he lost his mother at a young age and was raised by his stepmother. He began his career as a journalist and later met industrialist Andrew Carnegie, who challenged him to interview successful people to discover a formula for success. This led Hill to spend over 20 years interviewing influential figures like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Alexander Graham Bell. His works, including “The Law of Success” (1928) and “Outwitting the Devil” (1938), have inspired millions worldwide. Hill’s legacy continues through the Napoleon Hill Foundation, which promotes his teachings. He passed away on November 8, 1970, in South Carolina.