Napoleon Hill, renowned for putting together several books about “success”, was actually, commissioned by Andrew Carnegie to go out and interview 500 successful business people on what they thought attributed to their success. This was way back in the early 1900s, over 100 years ago.
One thing about “time-honored” principles, is that they never change.
In this book, “Laws of Success”, Napoleon Hill, takes the time to go over 16 basic life principles that all of us can implement and lead us on that pathway to success.
Things such as:
- self-control
- the habit of doing more than what you are paid for
- tolerance
- the golden rule
- cooperation
If you like books on success, and are constantly looking for ways to improve yourself, this would be a great one to get started with. Easy to read through, with a lot of great analogies, and easy to apply and implement time-honored principles into your life. Even if you only add on two or three new principles, that’s two or three more than what you had, especially if you adhere to it.
Enjoy this great book! I highly recommend it!
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
JamesD@StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
