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Outwitting the Devil

The Secret to Freedom and Success

Napoleon Hill

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Outwitting the Devil
Overcoming Fear & Drifting+
Purpose & Positivity+
Habits & Hypnotic Rhythm+
Learning from Failure+

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Question 1 of 7
According to the text, why was 'Outwitting the Devil' withheld from publication for over 70 years?
  • A. Hill's controversial views that churches and schools stifled individuality and instilled fear.
  • B. The manuscript was lost during the Great Depression and only recently discovered.
  • C. Hill's family disagreed with his promotion of aggressive business tactics.
  • D. The publishers felt its message of positive thinking was too similar to 'Think and Grow Rich'.
Question 2 of 7
How does Napoleon Hill define a 'drifter' in the context of his philosophy?
  • A. A person who frequently changes careers to find their true passion.
  • B. Someone who travels constantly to avoid facing their personal problems.
  • C. A person who lets their mind be controlled by fear and fails to think for themselves.
  • D. An individual who relies solely on positive thinking without taking concrete action.
Question 3 of 7
What does Hill mean by the term 'Infinite Intelligence'?
  • A. The collective knowledge gained through formal education and schooling.
  • B. An internal abundance of faith and positive energy that can be tapped into by avoiding doubt.
  • C. A highly advanced network of successful mentors and business leaders.
  • D. The ability to memorize endless facts and figures to navigate the real world.
Question 4 of 7
What lesson does the author draw from Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency during the Great Depression?
  • A. Effective leadership requires ignoring minor problems to focus strictly on economic policies.
  • B. Having a definite plan to replace fear with faith is a powerful way to achieve recovery and success.
  • C. A successful leader must rely on the advice of business titans like Henry Ford.
  • D. Positive thinking alone, without a clear purpose, is enough to overcome a national crisis.
Question 5 of 7
What is the 'law of hypnotic rhythm' as described in the text?
  • A. The natural cycle of economic depressions and recoveries.
  • B. A psychological technique used to overcome deep-seated fears.
  • C. The process by which behaviors, both good and bad, become fixed and habitual.
  • D. A method of meditation that helps individuals tap into Infinite Intelligence.
Question 6 of 7
What strategy did Andrew Carnegie use, which Hill recommends to avoid negative habits?
  • A. Donating large sums of money to philanthropic causes.
  • B. Surrounding himself with successful people who possessed positive habits.
  • C. Working in isolation to prevent others' negative moods from affecting him.
  • D. Adhering to a strict, daily schedule of physical exercise and reading.
Question 7 of 7
How do successful people, such as Thomas Edison and Julie Krone, view failure according to the text?
  • A. As a clear sign from Infinite Intelligence that they should change their life goal.
  • B. As a permanent setback caused by a lack of formal education.
  • C. As an inevitable result of the law of hypnotic rhythm that must be accepted.
  • D. As a temporary state of mind and a seed that can grow into future success.

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Outwitting the Devil Summary & Overview

Originally written in 1938, Napoleon Hill’s Outwitting the Devil (2011) remained an unpublished manuscript for over seventy years. Edited and annotated by Sharon Lechter, who contextualizes the content for contemporary readers, Hill’s book is a compendium of advice on how to succeed in life. Readers now have full access to Hill’s personal beliefs on the forces that are holding us back from leading a successful life and the principles that will enable us to overcome those forces.

Who Should Listen to Outwitting the Devil?

  • Entrepreneurs looking for the secret to success
  • Anyone who wishes to conquer their fears
  • Readers interested in the lasting wisdom of a 70-year-old self-help book

About the Author: Napoleon Hill

Napoleon Hill (1883-1970) was an American entrepreneur and author. Among the first to popularize the modern self-help genre, he is most famous for Think and Grow Rich (1937), the product of over 20 years of research and ranks among the top ten best-selling self-help books of all time.

Sharon Lechter is an American businesswoman and leader dedicated to improving the financial education of teens and young adults. She’s a spokesperson for the National CPA Financial Literacy Commission; the founder of the financial education organization, Pay Your Family First; and a creator of Thrive Time for Teens, an award-winning financial board game.

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