Episode
Part Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
1:06:53
Published: Thu Aug 08 2019
Description
In Part Two, Robert is joined again by Sara June to continue discussing Napoleon Hill. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The podcast discusses how many Americans fall into the trap of thinking that success is as simple as envisioning themselves with more money, when in reality it is a combination of luck and social status.
00:00 - 03:31 (03:31)
Summary
The podcast discusses how many Americans fall into the trap of thinking that success is as simple as envisioning themselves with more money, when in reality it is a combination of luck and social status. It also touches on Napoleon's various schemes and his newfound idea that doesn't involve scamming people.
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 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.
03:31 - 08:29 (04:57)
Summary
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.
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode talks about the myth of self-made success stories and how it's often rooted in wealth inheritance or privilege rather than hard work and determination.
08:29 - 11:21 (02:51)
Summary
This podcast episode talks about the myth of self-made success stories and how it's often rooted in wealth inheritance or privilege rather than hard work and determination.
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This episode explores the evolution of societal justifications for inequality, from the divine right of kings to modern day capitalism.
11:21 - 18:34 (07:13)
Summary
This episode explores the evolution of societal justifications for inequality, from the divine right of kings to modern day capitalism.
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses the life of Napoleon Hill, the author of the book "Think and Grow Rich" and his unsuccessful attempts at starting a success college or a success colony, and his later scams and lectures that he gave in Tennessee during the great depression.
18:35 - 26:19 (07:44)
Summary
The podcast discusses the life of Napoleon Hill, the author of the book "Think and Grow Rich" and his unsuccessful attempts at starting a success college or a success colony, and his later scams and lectures that he gave in Tennessee during the great depression.
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This episode discusses Napoleon Hill's book "Think and Grow Rich" and challenges some of its ideas.
26:19 - 31:46 (05:26)
Summary
This episode discusses Napoleon Hill's book "Think and Grow Rich" and challenges some of its ideas. It also tells the story of how Napoleon Hill and his wife had financial difficulties and moved in with their son to work on a new book.
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This episode discusses the concept of affirmations and its history, specifically how the book Think and Grow Rich popularized affirmations.
31:46 - 36:03 (04:16)
Summary
This episode discusses the concept of affirmations and its history, specifically how the book Think and Grow Rich popularized affirmations.
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker discusses the use of sexual energy to enhance one's creativity and performance, and acknowledges that while it may work for some, it's ultimately a personal decision.
36:03 - 41:44 (05:40)
Summary
The speaker discusses the use of sexual energy to enhance one's creativity and performance, and acknowledges that while it may work for some, it's ultimately a personal decision.
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The popular self-help author, Napoleon Hill, preached about individual effort and success in his book "Think and Grow Rich" but depended on others to fund his life and failed to repay his son $300 that helped him write the book which made him rich.
41:44 - 47:59 (06:14)
Summary
The popular self-help author, Napoleon Hill, preached about individual effort and success in his book "Think and Grow Rich" but depended on others to fund his life and failed to repay his son $300 that helped him write the book which made him rich.
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses Stephen King's involvement in a cult, where the cult used his book as a religious text and made him baby Jean's godfather.
47:59 - 52:02 (04:03)
Summary
The podcast discusses Stephen King's involvement in a cult, where the cult used his book as a religious text and made him baby Jean's godfather. King seems to have distanced himself from the cult after it did not gain media attention.
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The concept of manifest destiny is a dangerous mindset for wealthy people to adopt because it assures them they will remain in their position of power, no matter what, and therefore, they do not have to take action to address the suffering of those less fortunate.
52:02 - 58:10 (06:07)
Summary
The concept of manifest destiny is a dangerous mindset for wealthy people to adopt because it assures them they will remain in their position of power, no matter what, and therefore, they do not have to take action to address the suffering of those less fortunate.
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast discusses how the New Thought Movement, spearheaded by Napoleon Hill, introduced occult thinking into modern American Christianity, which has led to strange beliefs and practices.
58:10 - 1:02:49 (04:39)
Summary
This podcast discusses how the New Thought Movement, spearheaded by Napoleon Hill, introduced occult thinking into modern American Christianity, which has led to strange beliefs and practices. The conversation also touches on the dual nature of prosperity gospel Christianity as being both cool and exploitative.
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The power of positive thinking and thinking to grow rich are just that kind of like focused thinking type behavior of like casting a spell or whatever, which can be achieved from Think and Grow Rich book written by Napoleon Hill.
1:02:50 - 1:08:39 (05:49)
Summary
The power of positive thinking and thinking to grow rich are just that kind of like focused thinking type behavior of like casting a spell or whatever, which can be achieved from Think and Grow Rich book written by Napoleon Hill.
EpisodePart Two: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Journalists were assassinated in Miami prompting an investigation into a world of drugs and darkness to track down the killer.
1:08:39 - 1:10:05 (01:25)
Summary
Journalists were assassinated in Miami prompting an investigation into a world of drugs and darkness to track down the killer.