// Book comparison
Decisive vs Think and Grow Rich
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan Heath and Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.
Decisive
by Chip Heath, Dan Heath
★ 4.9/5
Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| Decisive | Think and Grow Rich | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 336 | 238 |
| Reading time | ~8.4 h | ~6.0 h |
| Published | 2013 | 1937 |
| Author | Chip Heath, Dan Heath | Napoleon Hill |
| Category | Business Psychology | Finance & Investment |
| Publisher | — | The Ralston Society |
Choose Decisive if…
- → You're interested in business psychology.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2013).
Choose Think and Grow Rich if…
- → You're interested in finance & investment.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~6.0 hours).
Key takeaways — Decisive
- ✓ Always generate at least three options — when leadership teams catch themselves debating only "yes or no," they have already lost the most important part of the decision.
- ✓ Run premortems before major commitments: imagine the decision has failed in two years and work backward to identify what would have caused it.
- ✓ Set tripwires in advance — predefined signals that trigger a forced re-evaluation, protecting you from the slow drift of sunk-cost thinking.
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, more acclaimed read, start with Decisive. If you specifically need finance & investment, Think and Grow Rich is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is Decisive or Think and Grow Rich better? +
Decisive has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. Decisive focuses on business psychology, while Think and Grow Rich focuses on finance & investment. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, Decisive or Think and Grow Rich? +
Think and Grow Rich is shorter (238 pages, ~6.0 hours) compared to Decisive (336 pages, ~8.4 hours).
Should I read Decisive or Think and Grow Rich first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with Decisive. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.