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Dr. Orison Swett Marden (1848-1924) was an American author of inspirational books. He wrote primarily on the subject of being successful and founded "SUCCESS" magazine in 1897. Marden's books deal with attaining a fruitful and well-rounded life, with many of his ideas being based on the New Thought movement. First published in 1907, "The Optimistic Life" is a self-help book that explores the extraordinary power of being nice and its ability to improve both your life by improving that of others. Contents include: "In the Cheering-up Business", "The Power of Amiability", "Your Habitual Expression", "The Inner Life as Related to Outward Beauty, "Making the Most of a Happy Temper", "The Value of Friends", "Cost of an Explosive Temper", "Non-essentials", "Making a Life", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Self-help books aim to help the reader with problems, offering them clear and effective guidance on how obstacles can be passed and solutions found, especially with regard to common issues and day-to-day life. Such books take their name from the 1859 best-selling "Self-Help" by Samuel Smiles, and are often also referred to as "self-improvement" books. This particular self-help book concentrates on ambition and desire, and the individual's power to use these tools to gain success and happiness. Contents include: "He Can Who Thinks He Can", "Getting Aroused", "Education by Absorption", "Freedom at Any Cost", "What the World Owes to Dreamers", "The Spirit in Which you Work", "Responsibility Develops Power", "An Overmastering Purpose", etc. Dr. Orison Swett Marden (1848-1924) was an American author of inspirational books. He wrote primarily on the subject of being successful and founded "SUCCESS" magazine in 1897. Marden's books deal with attaining a fruitful and well-rounded life, with many of his ideas being based on the New Thought movement. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This 1913 work by British writer James Allen contains a collection of inspirational thoughts and insights intended to be meditated upon every day, with each day of the year having a different idea and subject for thoughtful consideration. This timeless volume is perfect for those looking for meditation topics that will help them live each day to the fullest, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Allen''s wonderful work. James Allen (1864-1912) was a British writer most famous for his inspirational poetry and being an early leader of the self-help movement. "As a Man Thinketh" (1903), his best known work, has been a significant source of inspiration for many self-help authors. Contents include: "January First", "January Second", "January Third", "January Fourth", "January Fifth", "January Sixth", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an essay by Henry Thomas Hamblin.