Napoleon Hill

Oliver Napoleon Hill was an American self-help author known for his bestselling book "Think and Grow Rich" (1937).

Hill's works focused on the power of positive thinking and fervent expectations to achieve success.

He claimed to have studied successful individuals and distilled their principles into actionable advice.

However, Hill's credibility is disputed by historians who question many of his claims, including his alleged meeting with Andrew Carnegie and his legal credentials.

Critics have accused Hill of fraud and misrepresentation.

Despite the controversy surrounding his life and work, Hill's ideas continue to influence the self-help genre and personal development industry.