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Sam Parr

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My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

And so basically, the story is that there's this guy named Napoleon Hill.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

Yeah.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

What was it?

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

What is the story?

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

So it's even more epic than that.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

So basically, Napoleon Hill is this guy from Appalachia, came from nothing.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

He's this really poor kid and makes his way to New York City.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

And he's writing an article for a magazine and he meets Andrew Carnegie, who at the time, this is like Elon Musk.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

He's the best of the best.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

Andrew Carnegie runs Carnegie Steel.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

This is Tesla.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

This is the biggest company in the world by far.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

And he's talking to Andrew Carnegie, and Napoleon was like, look, I'm just trying to figure out what makes people successful.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

And Andrew Carnegie goes, look, son, you seem promising.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

I want to tell you to do something, but can you promise me you'll actually do it?

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

Because I have a feeling you're not going to follow through.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

But if you do follow through on me, I think you're going to be really successful.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

And Napoleon goes, look, I'm desperate for success.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

I'll do anything you say.

My First Million
‘Think and Grow Rich’ Is a Lie. (But The Advice Still Works)

And Andrew, imagine Elon Musk saying, Sean...