As this book is an interview between Napoleon Hill and the Devil where the devil(Our inner dark self) is interviewed by Hill.Background of this book:Outwitting the Devil is a work of fiction that was written in 1938 by Napoleon Hill, which was considered too controversial to be published in its era.The book is written as an interview between Hill (Mr. Earthbound) and the devil (our inner dark self), wherein Hill attempts to uncover the secrets to freedom and success by evaluating the greatest obstacles that humans face in order to attain their personal goals in life.

Q That is a fine idea, Your Majesty. Start by telling me where you live. Then describe your physical appearance.A My physical appearance? Why, my dear Mr. Earthbound, I have no physical body. I would be handicapped by such an encumbrance as those in which you earthbound creatures live. I consist of negative energy, and I live in the minds of people who fear me. I also occupy one-half of every atom of physical matter and every unit of mental and physical energy. Perhaps you will better understand my nature if! tell you I am the nega- tive portion ofthe atom.

Q. Will you tell me how you go about your job of preparing human minds so you can control them?A I have countless ways of gaining control of human minds while they are still on the earth plane. My greatest weapon is poverty. I deliberately discourage people from accumu- lating material wealth because poverty discourages men from thinking and makes them easy prey for me. My next best friend is ill health. An unhealthy body discourages thinking. Then I have countless thousands ofworkers on earth who aid me in gaining control of human minds. I have these agents placed in every calling.

Q I have uncovered the secret code by which I can pick up your thoughts. I have come to ask you some very plain ques- tions. I demand that you give me direct and truthful answers. Are you ready for the interview, Mr. Devil?A Yes, I am ready, but you must address me with more respect. During this interview you will address me as "Your Majesty."Q Bywhatrightdoyoudemandsuchroyalrespect?A You should know I control 98 percent ofthe people of yourworld. Do you not think that entides me to rate as royalty?

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-Q.Whoareyourgreatestenemiesonearth,YourMajesty?A All who inspire people to think and act on their own initia- tive are my enemies. Such men as Socrates, Confucius, Voltaire, Emerson, Thomas Paine, and Abraham Lincoln. And you are not doing me any good either.

They represent every race and creed, every religion.

Outwitting the Devil was released by Sterling Publishing in June, 2011, with annotations by SharonLechter.-May we all make an inventory of our blessings in life. And give thanks for every gift that we have been given. I know that when I am at a low point in my life, I force myself to think of my family and friends and the blessings they have brought to my life. It is the quickest path up and puts my temporary setbacks into perspective.-Every individual has the power to change his or her material or financial status by first changing the nature o fhis or her beliefs. "

Q You must have many tricks and devices by which you gain and hold control ofthe human mind.A To be sure, I employ tricks and devices to control human thought. My devices are clever ones too.Q Go ahead and describe your clever tricks, Your Majesty.A One of my cleverest devices for mind control is fear. I plant the seed offear in the minds ofpeople, and as these seeds ger- minate and grow, through use, I control the space they occupy. The six most effective fears are the fear ofpoverty, criticism, ill health, loss oflove, old age, and death.

-Do not confuse the word "belief" with the word "wish." The two are not the same. Everyone is capable of"wishing" for financial, material, or spiritual advantages, but the element of faith is the only sure power by which a wish may be translated into a belief, and a beliefinto reality.

Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil The Secret to Freedom and Success Secrets from the Vault, Written in 1938, Revealed Today An Official Publication of The Napoleon Hill Foundation "Napoleon Hill was one of America's great, influential thinkers who continues to have an enormous impact today." --Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine Bestselling author Napoleon Hill reveals the seven principles of good that allow us to triumph over obstacles . . . and find success. Using his legendary ability to get to the root of human potential, Napoleon Hill digs deep to reveal how fear, procrastination, anger, and jealousy prevent us from realizing our personal goals. This long-suppressed parable, once considered too controversial to publish, was written by Hill in 1938 following the publication of his classic bestseller, Think and Grow Rich. Annotated and edited for a contemporary audience by Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Three Feet from Gold coauthor Sharon Lechter, this book--now available in paper--is profound, powerful, resonant, and rich with insight.

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Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil The Secret to Freedom and Success Secrets from the Vault, Written in 1938, Revealed Today An Official Publication of The Napoleon Hill Foundation"Napoleon Hill was one of America's great, influential thinkers who continues to have an enormous impact today." --Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes magazineBestselling author Napoleon Hill reveals the seven principles of good that allow us to triumph over obstacles . . . and find success.Using his legendary ability to get to the root of human potential, Napoleon Hill digs deep to reveal how fear, procrastination, anger, and jealousy prevent us from realizing our personal goals. This long-suppressed parable, once considered too controversial to publish, was written by Hill in 1938 following the publication of his classic bestseller, Think and Grow Rich. Annotated and edited for a contemporary audience by Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Three Feet from Gold coauthor Sharon Lechter, this book--now available in paper--is profound, powerful, resonant, and rich with insight.

Oliver Napoleon Hill was an American self-help author. He is best known for his book Think and Grow Rich, which is among the best-selling self-help books of all time. Hill's works insisted that fervid expectations are essential to improving one's life.

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