The Orison Swett Marden Collection (ePub)

Dr. Orison Swett Marden (1848-1924) was an American inspirational author who wrote about achieving success in life and founded SUCCESS magazine in 1897. He is often considered as the father of the modern-day inspirational talks and writings and his words make sense even to this day. In his books he discussed the common-sense principles and virtues that make for a well-rounded, successful life. His first book, Pushing to the Front (1894), became an instant best-seller. Marden later published fifty or more books and booklets, averaging two titles per year. TABLE OF CONTENTS An Iron Will Architects of Fate or, Steps to Success and Power Be Good to Yourself Character: The Grandest Thing in the World Cheerfulness as a Life Power Eclectic School Readings: Stories from Life Every Man A King or, Might in Mind Mastery He Can Who Thinks He Can, and Other Papers on Success in Life How to Get What You Want How To Succeed - Or, Stepping-Stones To Fame And Fortune Keeping Fit Little Visits with Great Americans or, Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Peace, Power and Plenty Prosperity - How to Attract It Pushing to the Front or, Success Under Difficulties The Miracles of Right Thought The Victorious Attitude Thrift Excerpt: "Somehow, even when we feel that it is impossible for us to make the necessary effort, when the crisis comes, when the emergency is upon us, when we feel the prodding of this imperative, imperious necessity, there is a latent power within us which comes to our rescue, which answers the all, and we do the impossible."