// Book comparison
The Design of Everyday Things vs Think and Grow Rich
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman and Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.
The Design of Everyday Things
by Don Norman
★ 4.9/5
Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The Design of Everyday Things | Think and Grow Rich | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 368 | 238 |
| Reading time | ~9.2 h | ~6.0 h |
| Published | 1988 | 1937 |
| Author | Don Norman | Napoleon Hill |
| Category | Pemasaran & Penjualan | Keuangan & Investasi |
| Publisher | Basic Books | The Ralston Society |
Choose The Design of Everyday Things if…
- → You're interested in pemasaran & penjualan.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You want the more recent perspective (1988).
Choose Think and Grow Rich if…
- → You're interested in keuangan & investasi.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~6.0 hours).
Key takeaways — The Design of Everyday Things
- ✓ Prioritaskan Discoverability dan Feedback, agar setiap elemen produk secara jelas menunjukkan fungsi dan memberikan konfirmasi langsung terhadap aksi pengguna.
- ✓ Sesuaikan desain produk dengan Model Mental Pengguna, dengan memahami bahwa orang berinteraksi dengan teknologi berdasarkan pengalaman masa lalu dan analogi yang intuitif.
- ✓ Gunakan Constraints sebagai Perisai Strategis, secara sengaja membatasi pilihan pengguna untuk mencegah kesalahan besar dan membimbing pelanggan menuju jalur keberhasilan yang paling efisien.
Key takeaways — Think and Grow Rich
- ✓ Bangun Tujuan Utama yang jelas untuk organisasi Anda, pastikan setiap keputusan strategis dan alokasi sumber daya selaras dengan visi keberhasilan yang tunggal dan memikat.
- ✓ Manfaatkan Prinsip Master Mind dengan membangun tim yang beragam dari para ahli dan penasihat, menciptakan kecerdasan kolektif yang lebih besar dari jumlah bagian-bagiannya.
- ✓ Kembangkan Ketabahan Tanpa Batah, menyadari bahwa kemampuan untuk mempertahankan usaha meskipun menghadapi kekalahan sementara adalah sifat psikologis utama yang membedakan pencapaian tinggi dari yang lain.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with The Design of Everyday Things. If you specifically need keuangan & investasi, Think and Grow Rich is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The Design of Everyday Things or Think and Grow Rich better? +
The Design of Everyday Things has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. The Design of Everyday Things focuses on pemasaran & penjualan, while Think and Grow Rich focuses on keuangan & investasi. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The Design of Everyday Things or Think and Grow Rich? +
Think and Grow Rich is shorter (238 pages, ~6.0 hours) compared to The Design of Everyday Things (368 pages, ~9.2 hours).
Should I read The Design of Everyday Things or Think and Grow Rich first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with The Design of Everyday Things. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.