An Iron Will [Paperback]

Orison Swett Marden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 20, 2009

Orison Swett Marden says "There are three kinds of people in the world: the wills, the won'ts, and the can'ts. The first accomplish everything; the second oppose everything; the third fail in everything." Are you of the second or third kind? Do you wish you knew how to be more successful in life? This personal motivational book shows you how to attain a positive attitude, mental discipline and self-control in order to gain more willpower to achieve your goals. You will not only gain willpower, but an Iron Will that you can use to succeed against the odds in your personal and business life.

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About the Author

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. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: CruGuru (January 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1920265503
• ISBN-13: 978-1920265502
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,904,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The secret to all success, July 8, 2006

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This review is from: An Iron Will (Paperback)

I read a lot of business-marketing books. It's hard to believe that this book was written in 1901. The examples are motivating, although dated. A fast read at 49 pages. It reads like a slightly older version of ThHINK AND GROW RICH. I'm assuming that AN IRON WILL inspired and provided the framework for the Napoleon Hill book. Solid examples. I ordered several copies as gifts. This isn't the kind of book you read. It's the kind of book you study.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Positive thought that must be practised to be appreciated., June 17, 1999

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This review is from: An Iron Will (Paperback)

For those who are looking for a higher power to guide their lives this book may be of help. It stresses the importance of the human will in all endeavors. Reading this book once will inspire you breifly, but if you can summon the will power to sacrifice an hour each day to devote to reading this book, you will begin to inspire others and amaze yourself at the strength you can summon in your hour of need. You will accomplish things of which you only dreamed. Your efforts will become heroic.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "A Will Finds A Way!", October 24, 2005

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This review is from: An Iron Will (Paperback)

As quoted by Marden from this book. This book is all about harnessing the power of your self will to work for you instead of against you. Having a strong sense of will is meaningless if it is misdirected. This work delineates the steps one needs to take to create discipline and willpower to achieve one's goals. It is an absolute must read for anyone who wants to achieve the pinnacle of success in their personal and professional lives.