Through the examples of successful people in history who all battled their demons and failures, Orison Swett Marden inspires readers to overcome their difficulties too by cultivating positive attitude. Spread over eighteen chapters and a conversational way of writing, this book would surely interest those who are looking to achieve self-confidence, power and success. Excerpt: "Believe in yourself; feel that you are to dominate your surroundings. Resolve that you will be the master and not the slave of circumstances. This very assertion of superiority; this assumption of power; this affirmation of your ability to succeed, -the attitude that claims success as an inalienable birthright, -will strengthen the whole man and give great added power to the combination of faculties which doubt, fear and lack of confidence undermine. Self-confidence marshals all one's faculties and twists their united strength into one mighty achievement cable. It carries conviction. It makes other people believe in us. What has not been accomplished through its miraculous power!" Dr. Orison Swett Marden (1848-1924) was an American inspirational author who wrote about achieving success in life. In his books he discussed the common-sense principles and virtues that make for a well-rounded, successful life. Contents: - He Can Who Thinks He Can - Getting Aroused - Education By Absorption - Freedom At Any Cost - What The World Owes To Dreamers - The Spirit In Which You Work - Responsibility Develops Power - An Overmastering Purpose - Has Your Vocation Your Unqualified Approval? - Stand For Something - Happy, If Not, Why Not? - Originality - Had Money, But Lost It - Sizing Up People - Does The World Owe You A Living? - What Has Luck Done For You? - Success With A Flaw - Getting Away From Poverty