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The Curse of Brilliance

  • Despite Napoleon Hill's brilliance and principles for success, he barely eked out a living for most of his life.
  • While he preached the gospel of saving a percentage of earnings, he spent frivolously.
  • While he spoke of having a pleasing personality as a key to success, he was known to be abrasive.
  • Hill finally achieved his definite chief aim, but not before going through a lifetime of tragedy.

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