Think and Grow Rich was written in 1937 by Napoleon Hill, promoted as a personal development and self-improvement book. Hill writes that he was inspired by a suggestion from business magnate and later-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. (Wikipedia)
"Thoughts are things, and powerful things at that, when they are
mixed with the definiteness of purpose, persistence, and a burning desire for their translation into riches, or other material objects."
12 Laws of riches
1.Positive mental attitude
2.Sound health
3.Harmony in human relations
4.Freedom from fear
5.Hope of future achievement
6.Capacity for applied faith
7.Willingness to share ones blessings with others
8.Be engaged in a labor of love
9.An open mind towards all subjects towards all people
10.Complete self discipline
11.Wisdom to understand people
12.Financial security
Note, money comes last in the list.
- Napoleon Hill -