// Book comparison
Abundance vs Think and Grow Rich
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of Abundance by Peter Diamandis, Steven Kotler and Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.
Abundance
by Peter Diamandis, Steven Kotler
★ 4.8/5
Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| Abundance | Think and Grow Rich | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.8/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 400 | 238 |
| Reading time | ~10.0 h | ~6.0 h |
| Published | 2012 | 1937 |
| Author | Peter Diamandis, Steven Kotler | Napoleon Hill |
| Category | Innovation & Technology | Finance & Investment |
| Publisher | Free Press | The Ralston Society |
Choose Abundance if…
- → You're interested in innovation & technology.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2012).
Choose Think and Grow Rich if…
- → You're interested in finance & investment.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You prefer a shorter read (~6.0 hours).
Key takeaways — Abundance
- ✓ Utilize Incentive Prizes and Gamification to accelerate your organization's R&D, attracting the world's best non-traditional problem-solvers to your strategic challenges.
- ✓ Leverage Dematerialization, recognizing that technology allows you to provide high-value services (like cameras or GPS) at near-zero marginal cost by turning them into software.
- ✓ Focus your organizational mission on Solving Grand Challenges, aligning your firm's growth with the most urgent needs of the 'Rising Billion' for massive strategic impact.
Key takeaways — Think and Grow Rich
- ✓ Develop a Definite Chief Aim for your organization, ensuring that every strategic decision and resource allocation is aligned with a singular, compelling vision of success.
- ✓ Utilize the Master Mind Principle by surrounding yourself with a diverse group of experts and advisors, creating a collective intelligence that is greater than the sum of its parts.
- ✓ Cultivate Unwavering Persistence, recognizing that the ability to maintain effort through temporary defeats is the primary psychological trait that separates high-achievers from the rest.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with Think and Grow Rich. If you specifically need finance & investment, Abundance is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is Abundance or Think and Grow Rich better? +
Think and Grow Rich has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.8/5), but "better" depends on your goal. Abundance focuses on innovation & technology, while Think and Grow Rich focuses on finance & investment. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, Abundance or Think and Grow Rich? +
Think and Grow Rich is shorter (238 pages, ~6.0 hours) compared to Abundance (400 pages, ~10.0 hours).
Should I read Abundance or Think and Grow Rich first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with Think and Grow Rich. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.