// Book comparison
High Output Management vs Think and Grow Rich
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of High Output Management by Andrew Grove and Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.
High Output Management
by Andrew Grove
★ 4.9/5
Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| High Output Management | Think and Grow Rich | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 272 | 238 |
| Reading time | ~6.8 h | ~6.0 h |
| Published | 1983 | 1937 |
| Author | Andrew Grove | Napoleon Hill |
| Category | Strategy & Management | Finance & Investment |
| Publisher | Vintage | The Ralston Society |
Choose High Output Management if…
- → You're interested in strategy & management.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You want the more recent perspective (1983).
Choose Think and Grow Rich if…
- → You're interested in finance & investment.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~6.0 hours).
Key takeaways — High Output Management
- ✓ Understand Managerial Leverage, focusing your time on activities that provide the highest positive impact on the collective output of your entire team.
- ✓ Implement OKR (Objectives and Key Results) to ensure that every individual's tactical goals are mathematically aligned with the organization's overarching strategic mission.
- ✓ Treat Training and Motivation as the only two tools a manager has to improve performance, making employee development a core operational requirement rather than an HR task.
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 High Output Management. If you specifically need finance & investment, Think and Grow Rich is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is High Output Management or Think and Grow Rich better? +
High Output Management has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. High Output Management focuses on strategy & management, while Think and Grow Rich focuses on finance & investment. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, High Output Management or Think and Grow Rich? +
Think and Grow Rich is shorter (238 pages, ~6.0 hours) compared to High Output Management (272 pages, ~6.8 hours).
Should I read High Output Management or Think and Grow Rich first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with High Output Management. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.