Napoleon Hill - Biography Napoleon Hill Born: October 26, 1883 Died: November 8, 1970 Occupation: Author, Self-help advocate Notable Works: Think and Grow Rich , The Law of Success Early Life Napoleon Hill was born on October 26, 1883, in a small town in Virginia, USA. He was the son of a farmer and a schoolteacher. Hill's childhood was marked by hardship, particularly after the death of his mother when he was just 10 years old. This event forced him to take on various jobs to support himself, including working as a laborer and a newspaper boy. Career Beginnings At the age of 13, Hill began working as a reporter for a local newspaper, where he developed his writing skills. His work eventually led him to meet Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy industrialist, in 1908. Carnegie inspired Hill to interview successful individuals to discover a simple formula for success, lead...