As a Man Thinketh, James Allen
As a Man Thinketh, James Allen
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As a Man Thinketh

Author: James Allen

Narrator: Heather Hamlin

Unabridged: 1 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/25/2023

Synopsis

Step into the profound journey of life where the mind acts as our compass, shaping our every step along the path.Within lies the essence: a mind untainted, a beacon leading to a life adorned with love and empathy, dictating our actions towards friends and adversaries alike.Yet, where does one find this guiding light? How does purity of mind, the harbinger of happiness and assurance, become attainable?In the timeless manuscript, "As A Man Thinketh," the author unfurls definitive answers. For over a century, James Allen's words have not just resonated but navigated countless souls toward a richer existence amidst humanity's trials."From a pure heart springs forth a pure existence, body, and soul," scribed James Allen. "From a corrupted mind emerges a life tainted and a spirit marred."The clamor for worldly gains eclipses the quest for spiritual elevation—a predicament Allen grappled with in his era. His revelations, born of profound introspection, steered him, just as they will illuminate your path today.

About James Allen

James Allen (1864-1912) was a British writer and pioneer of the self-help movement. Born to a working-class family in Leicester, England, Allen left school at age fifteen, after which he worked as a private secretary and later as a magazine writer. In 1902, he began to publish his own spiritual magazine, The Light of Reason. Over the course of his life, Allen wrote nineteen books, some of which include As a Man Thinketh, Eight Pillars of Prosperity, Above Life's Turmoil, From Passion to Peace, and From Poverty to Power.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tharindu on February 05, 2021

"To desire is to obtain; to aspire is to achieve." "You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your dominant aspiration:" How the author had managed to deliver so many helpful lessons in so little number of pages seems most incredible. Self-help or Self-development books are ofte......more

Goodreads review by Sanjay on December 08, 2016

"As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." Thought is the seed for action. If you control the cause- you can control the effect. The main message of this succinct, yet powerful, book is: the quality of your thoughts determine your quality of life. If your thoughts are pure and good, your life will a......more

Goodreads review by Tom on May 15, 2013

In 2003, a number of leading self-help authors were asked to list the works that were, to them, most inspirational. The book mentioned most often was James Allen's As a Man Thinketh. Despite the fact that his books have been inspirational for generations, very little is known about the man himself. H......more

Goodreads review by Logan on March 08, 2019

I found this in one of my apartments on my religious mission, and it looks like it used to be required reading. I read it then and thought it was decent. I read it recently and thought it was pretty poor. It felt a little bit too much like "The Secret" ... just think about something and you'll get i......more

Goodreads review by Swati on June 12, 2024

"A man sooner or later will discover that he is the master gardener of his soul, the director of his life." The book is a self-help classic that believes that harnessing the power of your thoughts is the key to mastering your life and assists you in cultivating the philosophy and attitude of a po......more

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