James Allen

As a Man Thinketh - The Original 1902 Classic (includes The Mastery of Destiny) (Reader's Library Classics)

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The Vision that you glorify in your mind, the Ideal that you enthrone in your heart—this you will build your life by, this you will become. The Original 1902 Classic
Even more important in modern times with a myriad of forces distracting us from achieving a fulfilled life, As a Man Thinketh reveals the hidden powers and possibilities within yourself by expounding on the importance of thought. Your own thoughts shape your character, circumstance, and destiny, and the control of your own thoughts liberates us from undesirable experiences. In our never-ending pilgrimage to a deeper understanding of life, there is no better prescription than the mastery over the mind.
An inspiration to millions, Allen’s work has been celebrated for its ease of understanding yet profound in its wisdom. Presented here complete in the original text is Allen’s classic self-help treatises As a Man Thinketh (1902) and The Mastery of Destiny (1909). Read more

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Publisher Reader's Library Classics
Publication date February 3, 2022
Language English
Print length 122 pages
ISBN-10 1954839367
ISBN-13 978-1954839366
Item Weight 5.3 ounces
Dimensions 5.25 x 0.31 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank #791 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Christian Social Studies #1 in Sociology of Religion #16 in Sociology Reference
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