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As a Man Thinketh

By James Allen
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As a Man Thinketh by James Allen is a timeless exploration of the power of thought in shaping one's life and circumstances. This original unabridged edition reveals how our inner thoughts influence our external world, offering guidance on how to patiently and intelligently transform one’s life through mastering thought. It covers themes such as thought and character, the effect of thought on circumstances and health, purpose, achievement, ideals, and serenity.
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This classic philosophy and psychology text is ideal for readers interested in self-improvement, leadership, and the influence of mindset on success and wellbeing. It suits students of personal development and those seeking an affordable, succinct version of a historic work on the power of thought.

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Original Unabridged English value reproduction of As a Man Thinketh by James Allen. In this classic book on thinking, the book describes how each of us shapes the events around us, creating our own lives in abundance.

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Original Unabridged English value reproduction of As a Man Thinketh by James Allen. In this classic book on thinking, the book describes how each of us shapes the events around us, creating our own lives in abundance.

As Allen himself describes, "It shows how, in his own thought-world, each man holds the key to every condition, good or bad, that enters into his life, and that, by working patiently and intelligently upon his thoughts, he may remake his life, and transform his circumstances... and it can be carried in the pocket."

No student of influence should be without this historic philosophy book on leadership. This Value Classic Reprint provides a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.

The Table of Contents is as follows:

CONTENTS

FOREWORD 4

THOUGHT AND CHARACTER 5

EFFECT OF THOUGHT ON CIRCUMSTANCES 7

EFFECT OF THOUGHT ON HEALTH AND THE BODY 14

THOUGHT AND PURPOSE 16

THE THOUGHT-FACTOR IN ACHIEVEMENT 18

VISIONS AND IDEALS 21

SERENITY 24

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781640320130

Publisher: Innovative Eggz LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 1903

Country: United States

Imprint: Innovative Eggz LLC

Illustration: Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 68g

Pages: 26

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