Outwitting the Devil

Shortest summary of Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill

AVOID

Actions:

1. Blind acceptance

   -Unquestioning belief

2. Negative environment

   - Toxic relationships

   - Unsuitable occupations

Attitude:

1. Defeatism

   - Resignation to failure

2. Neglecting self-improvement

   - Stagnation

Behaviours:

1. Drifting- Lack of purpose

   - Inaction

2. Fear of

   - Poverty

   - Criticism

   - Ill health

   - Loss of love

   - Old age

   - Death

3. Negative thinking

   - Superstitions

   - Revenge

   - Anger

   - Vanity

   - Avarice greed

   - Laziness

4. Indulgence in bad habit

   - Smoking

   - Drinking

   - Addiction

5. Lack of self-discipline

   - Uncontrolled desires

   - Improper use of time

FOLLOW

Actions:

1. Self-improvement

   - Continuous learning

   - Skill development

2. Service to other

   - Help others

   - Law of success

3. Independent thought

   - Critical thinking

   - Self reliance

Principles & Behaviours:

1. Definiteness of purpose

   - Have clear goals

   - Plan and act

2. Mastery over self

   - Self discipline

   - Emotional control

3. Learning from adversity

   - Embrace challenge

   - Resilience

4. Controlling environmental influence

   - Positive environment

   - Avoid negative influences

5. Effective use of time

   - Productivity

   - Prioritising

6. Harmony

   - Balanced life

   - Positive Relationships

7. Caution & planning

   - Thoughtful decision

   - Risk Management

Hypnotic Rhythm with positive thinking and faith.