Eight Pillars of Prosperity

This work was the last book Allen wrote before he died, so it contains his highest thought on the principles of success: it is a work of genius, no doubt due to his ability to concentrate his mind so well. The book itself talks about principles and not so much the application. In other words, an author like Napoleon Hill will tell you to be generous to others, but Allen tells you why and how it relates to everything else, and that in reality, things like kindness are only necessary for the higher and more enduring successes. The 8 Pillars are more about achievement than they are about money, so if you're looking to find a 'wealth' or 'money' book, look elsewhere. Allen says that all real successes are based on energetic activity, the intelligent management of one's time and money, honesty, and discipline/routine/order, and that four other pillars are needed for higher successes: Sympathy, Sincerity, Impartiality, Self-reliance. This book offers some of the most insightful revelations on how true prosperity is acquired. Prosperity, according to Allen, rests on a moral foundation. So as you improve every defect in your character and adhere to the moral principles that he details, you will receive the knowledge it takes to achieve personal success. Readers of this book will no doubt see see business differently, and understand how the the first four principles of Energy, Economy, System, and Integrity work in and out of all things. All in all, this is a great book for anyone who wants to succeed in life and business using ethical principles.