The book is considered a classic in the personal development genre and has been widely influential in shaping the way people think about success and wealth.

Following a few months of this living arrangement, Blair's wife, Vera, left due to Hill's harassment and abuse.

Before leaving, however, Blair gave his father and Rosa a loan to continue work on their new book, Think and Grow Rich.

[1] Think and Grow Rich is based on Hill's earlier work The Law of Success, claims to be the result of more than twenty years of study of many individuals who had amassed personal fortunes.

Hill identified these principles as the "13 Steps to Riches," which included developing a positive mental attitude, setting clear and specific goals, developing a plan to achieve those goals, taking action, and maintaining a strong belief in oneself and one's capabilities.

"[1] There are no known records of Hill meeting the famous men he claimed to have interviewed; that is, besides a brief encounter with Thomas Edison.