Submitted By: Imran Hossain
Profession/Background: Worked long hours at a local store
Book Title: Think and Grow Rich
Author: Napoleon Hill
Before Reading the Book:
My life before reading “Think and Grow Rich” was filled with routines and limitations. I woke up, worked long hours at a local store, and came home too tired to think about anything else. I had no goal, no vision, and no real hope for change. Every day felt the same—repetitive, dull, and meaningless.
I used to look at rich people or successful entrepreneurs and feel a mix of jealousy and confusion. How did they do it? Why not me? But my inner voice would always reply, “Because they were born lucky. You were not.” This mindset kept me from even trying. I never imagined that success could be something I could plan, visualize, and create.
Discovering the Book That Changed Everything:
One day, while scrolling through Facebook, I saw a post from a motivational page recommending the book “Think and Grow Rich” The name sounded almost magical. I downloaded the PDF out of curiosity and began reading it during my lunch breaks. Within the first few pages, I was stunned. The book wasn’t about getting rich through shortcuts or tricks. It was about changing your mind—your thoughts, beliefs, and habits.
The idea that “thoughts are things” hit me like a lightning bolt. Napoleon Hill talked about people from humble backgrounds who became millionaires just by having a burning desire, a clear plan, and an unwavering belief in themselves. For the first time in my life, I started to believe that maybe I, too, could change my story.
After the Book:
Everything shifted after I read the book. I stopped seeing poverty as my destiny and started seeing it as a temporary phase. I wrote down a clear financial goal: to save 500,000 in 3 years and start my own small business. I read that goal aloud every morning and night, just as Hill instructed.
I also started practicing visualization. Every night before sleeping, I would close my eyes and imagine myself standing in front of my own shop—clean, organized, and full of customers. I would feel the success as if it had already happened.
I didn’t have capital, but the book taught me about the power of ideas and specialized knowledge. I began learning about e-commerce and digital marketing using free resources online. I also started a small side hustle selling handmade items through a local Facebook group. My confidence began to grow.
The Transformation:
The most powerful change was not outside me—but inside me. I transformed from someone who complained about life into someone who created his future. I became more disciplined. I woke up earlier. I planned my day. I kept track of my expenses. I saved more than ever before.
I started associating with people who inspired me. I stopped discussing my dreams with those who always doubted me. The book taught me the power of a Mastermind group, so I formed a small online group with 3 friends who also read the book. We kept each other motivated and focused.
Within 18 months, I had saved enough to open a small store. It wasn’t huge, but it was mine. I started selling mobile accessories and basic electronics. Today, I’ve expanded my business online and deliver products across my district. My income has doubled, but more importantly—my belief in myself has multiplied.
My Favorite Line & How It Helps Me Every Day:
“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
This line is tattooed in my mind. Every time I face doubt or fear, I repeat this line. It reminds me that the only limits in life are the ones we accept in our mind. If I can imagine it, and truly believe in it—I can make it real.
To Anyone Considering This Book:
If you feel stuck, if you think life has nothing more to offer you—this book is for you. It’s not just about becoming rich with money. It’s about becoming rich in mindset, discipline, clarity, and confidence. Think and Grow Rich is not a book you just read once. It’s a manual for life. Read it, live it, and watch your life transform, one thought at a time.