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William H. Danforth (Author)
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April 1, 2009 Perennial Motivational Classics
From the foreword by G.M. Philpott: Those of us who have been associated with Mr. Danforth in business know that this Dare idea works. Practically all of the leaders in his great organization were boys who came from humble surroundings and were dared by him to high accomplishments. He has dared most by his own daring example. Mr. Danforth gives the best that is in him, whether he is guiding a great industry, traveling in a remote corner of the world, shooting ducks or playing with his grandchildren. The day ahead is always the most thrilling day in his life. The job at hand is always the most important
one he has ever undertaken. He never gives less than his best.

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About the Author

William H. Danforth founded the Ralston Purina Company in St. Louis, Missouri. He co-founded the American Youth Foundation (AYF) to train young men and women in Christian ideals and help them prepare for a life of responsibility and leadership. As president of the American Youth Foundation, Mr. Danforth helped establish Camp Miniwanca, a 300-acre campsite near Shelby, Michigan

that he established while he was president of AYF for the purpose of helping young people. For more than 30 years, up to the time of his death, Mr. Danforth spent his summers at Camp Miniwanca where he met, counseled and inspired thousands of young men and women. He also established the Danforth Foundation as a national educational philanthropy.

His passion for helping individuals to fulfill destiny stirred him to write I Dare You. The dominant message of the book proposes that, for an individual to be healthy, the four key components in life need to be in balance at all times Physical, Mental, Social, and Religious.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Executive Books (April 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1933715820
  • ISBN-13: 978-1933715827
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #750,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book encourages young readers to "dare" themselves to do things they should be doing, but fear or dislike doing. Things like getting up in the morning, doing their homework, trying out for the team, going to the dentist, etc. It had a powerful on my life, and I am sure on all the children who ever read it. It is a powerful ( And very positive) form of self-hypnosis or "Yoga" for children, as children are highly motivated by "dares".

Get this book for ALL of the children you love.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Sitting on your talents? August 14, 2007
Format:Paperback
The "I Dare You plan," first published in 1938 for the young and young at heart, is brightly authored by William H. Danforth, founder of the Purina Company. Written in scoutmaster style, this little gem will have you saluting to adventure. It is precise, simple, and uplifting.

"That is the first principle that I want thoroughly to fix in your mind--that life is a four-sided affair--that your daring program is going to lead you into physical adventures, mental adventures, social adventures, spiritual adventures. You have not one, but four lives to live--a four-fold opportunity to grow. A body, a brain, a heart, and a soul--these are our living tools. To use them is not a task. It is a golden opportunity. To find new capacities within you is not robbing you of any pleasure. It is bringing new treasures into every waking hour. It is helping you touch life at all angles, absorb strength from all contacts, pour out power on all fronts." Danforth adds "How dare you have within yourself these four-fold capacities and not use them?"

Like to be riveted into action? This book will do it. You will also feel rather selfish after the first reading (for witholding your dynamite). Go over it again several times. Mine is highlighted at every point (and there are many). I suggest you study I Dare You! along with the vintage movie "Fighting Father Dunne" (1948).
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
What makes leadership May 31, 2007
Format:Paperback
As one of the other reviewers noted, I too read this original book from my father's library when I was [...], in the 50s. Although almost forgotten, when I was writing articles on leadership, I realized this may have been the single most important book I had read...and used throughout life, becoming a leader in every...yes every...organization I belonged to, from high school Senior class President, college fraternity President, Band president(s), VP-Pres. elect of a national association, President of a state-wide organization, to Editor of a writers Quarterly and business owner. Now at 71, and looking back, "I Dare You" is quite possibly the only book necessary for directions in life. It's not about "success" or "money," it's about being your best and being the best FOR everyone around you.
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INSPIRING
My twin and I started our own business a few months ago and I realized that I needed to build my self-confidence a little more, especially as I'm a bit shy. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ingrid Williams
This is an award
My office has been giving this book as an award to 4-H members for years. It is a great motivational book.
Published 17 months ago by M. K. Lilly
The fourfold way!
The senior directors of the summer camp I go to recommended this book. I always thought they were the ones that invented the concept of the fourfold way. but it wasnt... hmm. Read more
Published on January 9, 2010
Danforth legacy lives on
Danforth's story shows that meager monetary or intellectual beginnings don't necessarily dictate future achievements. Read more
Published on December 12, 2009 by Gail M. Webber
Don't Slouch
When I was a young child, I came across a book. I think I found it in the free bin of old and out of date books at our local library. Read more
Published on October 30, 2009 by L. Dillon
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This is an ageless book on what every person who wants to be successful needs to model. My wife's Uncle, who was highly successful in his time as an executive, gave this book as a... Read more
Published on June 18, 2008 by Doc
Would you do it on a dare?
I can't believe I am 50 and never heard of this book until a co-worker loaned it to me. What a great gift! Who wants to do unimportant and uninteresting things? Read more
Published on June 13, 2008 by mavo
I Dare You (MP3 CD) Version
This I DARE YOU (MP3 CD) version will NOT PLAY ON A CD PLAYER. IT ONLY PLAYS on a computer.
I was a little disappointed since I purchased it to play in the car and on a... Read more
Published on March 5, 2008 by Nubian
Almost perfect
This little book is-for the most part- really great. It moves fast and grips the reader. I felt immediately inspired by it. However, there is one flaw. Read more
Published on December 27, 2006 by Michael Hilliary
As important today as it was when written
My Grandfather owned a First edition of this book and I read it when I was about 13. It is a book that if you apply all that the author dares you too. Read more
Published on December 24, 2006 by Jeffrey Soward
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