Orison Swett Marden

Broschiertes Buch

Friendship

Beschreibung

Friendship is no one-sided affair, but an exchange of soul qualities. There can be no friendship without reciprocity. One cannot receive all and give nothing, or give all the receive nothing, and expect to experience the joy and fullness of true companionship. -from "The Heart-Hunger of Our Day" The preeminent self-help expert of the early 20th century and a forerunner of Dale Carnegie and Norman Vincent Peale, Stephen R. Covey and Anthony Robbins, Marden penned numerous motivation books that galvanized the public. Here, he extols the charms and virtues of friendship, reminding us how vital close relationships are to ensuring that live is a joy. Marden discusses: . the inspiration we draw from our friends . the power of having someone who believes in us . why friendships are opportunities . how friends are our best critics and teachers . and more. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Marden's Cheerfulness as a Life Power, Do It to a Finish, and two-volume Pushing to the Front. American writer and editor ORISON SWETT MARDEN (1850-1924) was born in New England and studied at Boston University and Andover Theological Seminary. In 1897, he founded Success Magazine.

Autor

Orison Swett Marden was an influential American author and founder of Success magazine, which he established in 1897. Born in New Hampshire on June 11, 1848, Marden dedicated his life to teaching others how to achieve success through personal development and self-mastery. His writings emphasized practical, common-sense principles that focused on virtues such as perseverance, hard work, and positive thinking, which he believed were key to living a successful and fulfilling life. Marden was strongly influenced by the New Thought philosophy, which underscores the power of the mind in shaping an individual's reality. Throughout his career, he wrote numerous books and articles that inspired countless individuals to reach for greater achievements and transform their lives. Marden attended several prestigious institutions, including Harvard University and Harvard Medical School, and was deeply committed to education and self-improvement. He passed away on March 10, 1924, in Los Angeles at the age of 75. Marden s son, Orison S. Marden, carried on his father s legacy. His works continue to resonate today, encouraging readers to take control of their destinies through self-belief and disciplined effort.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cosimo Classics
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 97g
• ISBN-13: 9781596051522
• ISBN-10: 1596051523
• Artikelnr.: 21379898