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Napoleon Bonaparte's Start in America
03:31 - 08:29 (04:57)
Napoleon Bonaparte borrows money from his wife's brother to rent a luxurious hotel room in Philadelphia to establish himself as a wealthy businessman to impress a publisher, instead of being recognized as a church and school robber.
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Napoleon Hill relied on his wealthy wife's family to appear rich and sell his book idea, highlighting his tendency to use wives as a scam for financial gain.
03:31 - 04:07 (00:35)
Summary
Napoleon Hill relied on his wealthy wife's family to appear rich and sell his book idea, highlighting his tendency to use wives as a scam for financial gain.
ChapterNapoleon Bonaparte's Start in America
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Napoleon Bonaparte borrows money from his wife's brother to rent a fancy hotel room in Philadelphia to impress his publisher.
04:07 - 07:02 (02:54)
Summary
Napoleon Bonaparte borrows money from his wife's brother to rent a fancy hotel room in Philadelphia to impress his publisher. His goal was to make an entrance and establish himself as a rich big shot before the publisher arrived so that the hotel staff treats him like a big shot.
ChapterNapoleon Bonaparte's Start in America
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Napoleon Hill's Law of Success might have been seen as lunacy if it wasn't for the involvement of successful men like Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell.
07:02 - 08:29 (01:26)
Summary
Napoleon Hill's Law of Success might have been seen as lunacy if it wasn't for the involvement of successful men like Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. Hill made thousands from royalties by selling the idea of getting rich quickly.