Name: The Joys of Living: Achieving Happiness Through Friendship, Right Thinking and the Little Things of Everyday Life (Hardcover)
SKU: 56347109
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Author: Marden, Orison Swett
ISBN: 9780359032327

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The Joys of Living: Achieving Happiness Through Friendship, Right Thinking and the Little Things of Everyday Life (Hardcover)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Orison Swett Marden

Publisher

Lulu.com

Language

English

Pages

126

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x1 cm

Weight

0.34 kg.

ISBN13

9780359032327

Synopsis "The Joys of Living: Achieving Happiness Through Friendship, Right Thinking and the Little Things of Everyday Life (Hardcover)"

The Joys of Living is a classic self-help book which suggests many ways the reader can better appreciate life and acquire lasting happiness in day-to-day living. Marden points to various aspects of living which can confer a sense of meaning and happiness, from the friendships and connections we hold with others to the small pleasures we can experience by exercising our imaginations and being contented with a modest lot. Such thought processes lead to lasting satisfaction and happiness, and can dispel the restlessness native to the unhappy soul. The author also encourages a healthy work-life balance, noting that a person can find meaning if their work is purposeful or worthy of pride. The sense that recreation is earned, and the feeling of contribution to the world, are pointed out as attributes of joy. Marden puts forth the case that happiness and usefulness go hand-in-hand, and that taking effort to find joy in one's daily work is paramount to lasting joy.

Orison Swett Marden

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Dr. Orison Swett Marden (1848–1924), an American writer and editor from the 19th and 20th centuries, was a pioneer in the field of personal development and success. Author of numerous books, including "Success Through Thought" and "How to Find the Ideal Job and Life," he inspired millions with his teachings.

He wrote mostly about how to achieve success in life and founded SUCCESS magazine in 1897. His writings discuss the principles and common-sense virtues that contribute to a successful and fulfilling life. Many of his ideas are based on the philosophy of New Thought.

His first book, "Pushing to the Front" (1894), instantly became a bestseller. Subsequently, Marden published fifty or more books and pamphlets, averaging two titles per year.

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