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"Ambition is the spur that makes man struggle with destiny: it is heaven's own incentive to make purpose great, and achievement greater." In a factory where mariners' compasses are made, the needles, before they are magnetized, will lie in any position, wherever they are placed, but from the moment they have been touched by the mighty magnet and have been electri¿ed, they are never again the same. They have taken on a mysterious power and are new creatures. Before they are magnetized, they do not answer the call of the North Star, the magnetic pole does not have any effect upon them, but the moment they have been magnetized they 'swing to the magnetic north, and are ever after loyal and true to their af¿nity.' Multitudes of people, like an unmagnetized needle, lie motionless, unresponsive to any stimulus until they are touched by that mysterious force we call ambition. Whence comes this overmastering impulse which pushes human beings on, each to his individual goal? Where is the source of ambition, and how and when does it gain entrance into our lives? This book is about finding that ambition within you!

First published in 1901, How They Succeeded is a classic self-help book on the subject of succeeding, with a particular focus on business and money matters. It provides a firsthand look into the lives of many successful late-nineteenth-century entrepreneurs. Thomas Edison, John Wanamaker, Marshal Field, Alexander Graham Bell, Philip D. Armour, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, Mary E. Proctor, Jacob Gould Schurman, Darius Ogden Mills, General Lew Wallace, John B. Herreshoff, Amelia E. Barr, Theodore Thomas, John Burroughs, and James Witcomb Riley are among the successful titans of industry, innovation, academia, literature, and music interviewed. These interviews were aimed at understanding the person behind the icons with specific attention to the counsel these great men and women would offer to young people just starting their careers.

"How They Succeeded" is a book by Orison Swett Marden that explores the lives of successful individuals and how they achieved their goals. The book includes biographies of famous people from a wide range of fields, including business, politics, sports, and the arts. Marden believed that success was not simply a matter of luck or innate talent, but rather a result of hard work, perseverance, and the development of positive habits and attitudes. He sought to inspire readers with the stories of people who had overcome obstacles and achieved great things through their determination and dedication. Some of the individuals profiled in the book include Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, Helen Keller, and Theodore Roosevelt. Marden explores their backgrounds, struggles, and triumphs, highlighting the key traits and behaviors that contributed to their success. Throughout the book, Marden emphasizes the importance of self-discipline, positive thinking, and a willingness to take risks and persevere through setbacks. He encourages readers to cultivate these qualities in their own lives, and to believe that they too can achieve great things if they are willing to work hard and stay committed to their goals. Overall, "How They Succeeded" is a timeless and inspiring book that offers valuable insights into the lives and achievements of some of history's most successful individuals. It is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance on their own journey towards success.

The Victorious Attitude is a book by American inspirational author Orison Swett Marden, first published in 1916. The book highlights the importance of a good attitude to achieve success in any endeavour and establishes that controlling our minds and our thoughts is the key to success. It is a wonderful and effective self-help book for anyone who wishes to instil confidence in himself.

How They Succeeded, first published in 1901, is a classic self-help book by American writer Orison Swett Marden to help its readers achieve success and lead a fruitful life. The book focuses on business and money matters, discussing principles and virtues that make for a well-rounded, successful life.

First published in 1897, Architects of Fate is a classic self-help book written by Orison Swett Marden. It focuses on character-building and achieving success. It motivates readers who lack a definite aim or ambition.It inspires self-culture, to a full and rich manhood and womanhood, by most invigo-rating examples of noble achievement. The Author's aim has been largely through concrete illustrations which have pith, point and purpose.

Ambition and Success is a classic self-help book written by Orison Swett Marden that focuses on helping the reader better themselves through the understanding and utilisation of ambition and motivation. First published in 1919, this book enlightens the readers by providing a remarkable outlook on achievements in life. Some people have a strong will to succeed but do not have the ambition to authorize their power, while others have ambition or dreams, but they do not possess a strong will. The author assures that by acknowledging their belief, readers are bound to succeed irrespective of all limitations and hurdles.

Eclectic School Readings, first published in 1904 is a brilliant book by American writer Orison Swett Marden. The book helps motivate and inspire its readers to live their best lives by outlining various life stories from the lives of great historical figures to show that regardless of their circumstances or birth, they can lead remarkable lives.

Em " Fazendo da vida uma obra-prima" , Marden nos ensina a abrir nossas possibilidades, procurar oportunidades e encontrar nosso lugar na vida, sem deixar que os fracassos se interponham em nosso caminho. Os fracassos nada mais são do que trampolins a serem aprendidos no caminho para maiores realizações. "Muitos homens finalmente tiveram êxito somente porque fracassaram após repetidos esforços. Se ele nunca tivesse encontrado a derrota, nunca teria conhecido uma grande vitória", diz Marden.

En "HACER DE LA VIDA UNA OBRA MAESTRA", Marden nos enseña a desbloquear nuestras posibilidades, buscar oportunidades y encontrar nuestro lugar en la vida, sin dejar que los fracasos se interpongan en nuestro camino. Los fracasos no son más que peldaños de los que aprender en el camino hacia mayores logros. "Muchos hombres han triunfado finalmente sólo porque han fracasado tras repetidos esfuerzos. Si nunca hubiera conocido la derrota, nunca habría conocido la gran victoria", afirma Marden.

In MAKING LIFE A MASTERPIECE , Marden teaches us to unlock our possibilities, look for opportunities, and find our place in life, without letting failures stand in our way. Failures are nothing but stepping stones to be learned from on the path towards greater achievements. "Many a man has finally succeeded only because he has failed after repeated efforts. If he had never met defeat he would never have known great victory!" says Marden.

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 1897, "Architects of Fate" is a companion to Marden's successful 1911 self-help book "Pushing to the Front", this volume focusing on character-building and achieving success. Originally intended to motivate young people who lack a definite aim or ambition, this timeless volume is will be of utility to those searching for meaning or motivation, and it would make for an excellent addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: "Wanted-A Man", "Dare", "The Will and the Way", "Success under Difficulties", "Uses of Obstacles", "One Unwavering Aim", "Sowing and Reaping", "Self-help", "Work and Wait", "Clear Grit", "The Grandest Thing in the World", "Wealth in Economy", "Rich Without Money", "Opportunities Where You Are", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Author of 'How to Persuade the Unpersuadable', 'I am Free to Love My Customers', and 'How to Build a Business in a Quiet Market', this serious guide of 'How to Succeed in Tough Times' lays out years of some very easy methods anyone can put to immediate use to grow financially. In 'How to Succeed; or Stepping Stones to Fame and Fortune' Orison Swett Marden gives hard, honest advice on how to succeed, starting with "First Be a Man": that is, stand up to your responsibilities and don't expect to succeed without hard work and determination. This book of inspiration and help to the youngsters of overall who long to be somebody and to achieve something on the planet,a huge number of whom, upheld so to speak by iron walls of oconditions feel that they get "zero possibility all through daily existence and move, enable and quicken to higher purposes all who are fretful to add, all things considered and culture, and to make the most of themselves and their possibilities. Follow the advice and examples in this book and you will succeed in whatever it is you may chose to do.

Waiting in line will simply not work, one must push to the front. But there are wrong ways and right ways to push. Inspiring the readers to pursue a fulfilling career that excites them and enriches them intellectually, this book provides practical, no-nonsense advice that will help you acheive unbound success. Doing what we love ultimately provides us with the drive and motivation necessary to prosper both emotionally, physically and monetarily.

The soul-consuming and friction-wearing tendency of this hurrying, grasping, competing age is the excuse for this booklet. Is it not an absolute necessity to get rid of all irritants, of everything which worries and frets, and which brings discord into so many lives? Cheerfulness has a wonderful lubricating power. It lengthens the life of human machinery, as lubricants lengthen the life of inert machinery. Life's delicate bearings should not be carelessly ground away for mere lack of oil. What is needed is a habit of cheerfulness, to enjoy every day as we go along; not to fret and stew all the week, and then expect to make up for it Sunday or on some holiday. It is not a question of mirth so much as of cheerfulness; not alone that which accompanies laughter, but serenity, a calm, sweet soul-contentment and inward peace. Are there not multitudes of people who have the "blues," who yet wish well to their neighbors? They would say kind words and make the world happier - but they "haven't the time." To lead them to look on the sunny side of things, and to take a little time every day to speak pleasant words, is the message of the hour.

This is a cheerful and optimistic book on the pleasures to be found every day. Intended for those seeking the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, the author points out that you should find the jewels strewn along the way instead.Marden offers twenty-six chapters of common-sense advice for the average man or woman who is overworked, striving and struggling to get ahead¿what he believes to be the American way of lifeWith chapters including "The Strain to Keep Up Appearances," and "Postponed Enjoyment," the author offers hopeful, inspiring, and illuminating messages and ideas, pointing out that happiness is more a condition of mind than of environment, and he offers the reader many opportunities to find joy in the common things found in daily life.Pointing out that there is a positive chemistry in a cheerful mind, so therefore health and happiness are related, Marden goes on to show how happiness can be cultivated. Here is an excerpt from this wonderful book to give you a feel for his style of writing and content. ¿The pursuit of education by a soul hungry for knowledge, yearning for intellectual growth, is the highest kind of pleasure, because it gives infinite satisfaction and infinite advantage.He is the greatest man whose supreme ambition is to make the most of his life, to enrich it by self-education, self-culture, self-development and helpful service, until every fiber of his being becomes responsive to every good and helpful influence in the entire range of his environment.What a joy people who have had the advantages of education and superior opportunities for culture and refinement may find in helping others who have been deprived of these opportunities, and whose souls hunger for the richer, fuller life to gain them.One of the grandest sights in the world is that of an adult seizing every opportunity to make up for the loss of early educational advantages, pouring his very soul into his spare moments and evenings, trying to make himself a larger, fuller, completer man."