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As a Man Thinketh (Classic Thoughts and Thinkers) Kindle Edition

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As a Man Thinketh is James Allen's third book, first published in 1903. In it, he details how man is the creator and shaper of his destiny by the thoughts which he thinks. He rises and falls in exact accordance with the character of the thoughts which he entertains. His environment is the result of what he has thought and done in the past, and his circumstances in the future are being shaped and built by his present desires, aspirations, thoughts and actions. He therefore who chooses and pursues a particular line of thought, consciously builds his own destiny. Part of the New Thought Movement, Allen reveals the secrets to having the most fulfilling existence possible, and it’s easier than any of us could have imagined. The title for the essay comes from the Bible: “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he,” Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 7. In more than a century, As A Man Thinketh has become an inspirational classic, selling millions of copies worldwide and bringing faith, inspiration, and self healing to all who have encountered it. In this new edition of As A Man Thinketh, readers will be enthralled by James Allen’s thoughts and direction to take charge of their own destiny, as it has for over 100 years. In the series Classic Thoughts and Thinkers, explore some of the most influential texts of our time along with the inner workings of its greatest thinkers. With works from great American figures such as Theodore Roosevelt and Emily Dickinson and seminal documents including the Constitution of the Unites States, this series focuses on the most reflective and thought-provoking writings of the last two centuries. These beautiful hardcovers are the perfect historical perspective for meeting the challenges of the modern world. Other titles in this series include: Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Collected Poems of Robert Frost, Common Sense, Constitution of the United States with the Declaration of Independence, Helen Keller, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson, and Theodore Roosevelt’s Words of Wit and Wisdom.
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James Allen (28 November 1864 - 24 January 1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been mass-produced since its publication in 1903. It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B073XRP4V3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chartwell Books (October 26, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 26, 2015
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Kendra V.
5.0 out of 5 stars Profound, simple and challenging...
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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As A Man Thinkers is profound, simple (matter of fact) and challenging at the same time; nonetheless, achievable. Self control is the KEY to anything and everything......
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5.0 out of 5 stars Truth be told
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Poetic, simple understanding will transmigrate you with this beautifully written book. To be read over and over again. Enjoy this book now
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Stratos McMoffa
5.0 out of 5 stars TRULY A MUST READ! SHORT AND EVERY PAGE IS A GEM!
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As a Man Thinketh is inspiring, honest and liberating! This book attempts to explain what many of us are too stubborn or too lazy to hear, WE CONTROL OUR OWN DESTINEY! Unfortunately, some people live their lives from the generosity of others. Expecting charity, government handouts, luck, religion, or something else to the carry them along. Many people wine and moan about the unfortunate circumstances that seem to constantly follow them around. "WHY ME, WHY?" many ask. Well (according to James Allen) it's because of the way you think. If you want control of your life then take it. If you want to be happy and successful then do it. It's easy to fall into the trap of, "Well my days are short with work and...(you know the rest)."
If a person can begin to understand why they have the thoughts that they have and they can process these considerations, then they can realize that their world is a direct result of the way they think. We are not a product of our circumstances, our circumstances are a product of us. If a person understands this they can then begin to make up their own mind and make up their own destiny. As a Man Thinketh claims nothing that isn't true and claims no more that what can be understood. If you think you are afraid then you are afraid. If you truly think you are happy then you are happy. But that is just the tip of the iceberg! In the garden of our mind if we plant the seeds of beautiful flowers then beautiful flowers will grow, if we plant nothing then weeds will surely grow instead.
It is not easy to understand every thought premeditated or not that comes to our mind. The author protests that once a person understands why and how they have come to think the way they think they can then understand how to think differently, if it's necessary for them to do so.
Why read or recommend such a book? I would answer because, �I want to become a better person. If we all could become better people, we all could make a better world. The world we live in is the way it is because of what we collectively make of it. I can't control you and you can't control me, but we each can control ourselves."
Please read this very short book. It may be small but it packs a powerful punch! Best wishes to you all and good thinking!
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4.0 out of 5 stars No Lies told.
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The language is old, but the concepts are timeless and awesome. Decades later, we know these things to be true.
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Megory M.
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely little pick me up. 🥰
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“Let a man radically alter his thoughts, and he will be astonished at the rapid transformation it will effect in the material conditions of his life.”
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wolfbane240
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, easy, insightful.
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Obviously Mr. Allen was a religious student. Borrowing heavily from Christian thought. He seemed to have also delved into Greek stoism, Eastern traditions and Western philosophy. Expounding the power of the mind's ability to shape reality has become a doctrine of metaphysical gurus of late. But I don't believe James Allen's view corresponds with those "New Age" doctrines. Seeing that Allen saw an individual's situation resulting from actual cause and effect; mind effects actions, actions lead to consequences.

I enjoyed the read and recommend it to anyone who likes inspirational writings.
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Joe France
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Wisdom for Secular and Spiritual Success
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Let me start off by saying that I am about as politically correct as a Nurenberg rally, but that being said, I believe that truth is truth, even if it is an inconvenient truth. This old time book of spiritual and secular wisdom is the precursor to the writings of Jordon Peterson. As you think so your life will turn out. You don't necessarily create your own reality, but you create how you succeed or fail in that reality. It is not a get rich quick book by any means, but it does touch on wealth and happiness in the secular world, and if you think he's going to try and get you to church, you are wrong. His unsentimental eye takes a hard look at the "religious" for laziness, harboring negative thoughts and living unjustly and hypocritically. It is not a simplistic treatment of the way in which life should be led, but it is pretty simple if we were to act in accordance with our true internal desires and hopes. I loved this book. It's lessons are simple, but not easy.
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ZenDaddy
5.0 out of 5 stars Your circumstances are the product of your thoughts!
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There is a simple yet challenging message to this book: Whatever you are experiencing is what you have created in your mind. This is not a message for those who believe strongly in Fate. And it is even challenging for those of us who claim to believe in Free Will. For ALLEN TRULY BELIEVES THAT BY CHANGING OUR THOUGHTS, WE CAN CHANGE OUR CIRCUMSTANCES.
That is very different from most self-help books, which allow for circumstances beyond our control. In those books, the best we can do is to choose our response. Allen goes beyond that. He writes, "Man is buffeted by circumstances so long as he believes himself to be the creature of outside conditions. But when he realizes that he may command the hidden soil and seeds of his being out of which circumstances grow, he then becomes the rightful master of himself."
Allen is not some alchemist. If he was, he'd be hocking his book as a get-rich-quick scheme on an infomercial. No, the key to the mastery of circumstances for Allen is very difficult. We cannot be master of ourselves if all we do is react to circumstances. We must give ourselves to wholeness, to fulfillment in our relationships, to our ideals and dreams. These are the best parts of ourselves.
THIS IS NOT A SELF-HELP BOOK. IT IS A MEDITATION. There are no steps to follow. It deserves to be read and re-read for years. And in conjunction with reading this book, I recommend that you write out your true-self thoughts. Who are you when you're at your best? How do you treat other people? How are you living and what are you accomplishing? Then commit yourself to meditate on those until they are so true that you can no longer not act upon them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2024
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nothing else to say for 30 pages everyone should read this. great summary on the power of thought, which is incredibly important
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Esther
5.0 out of 5 stars Short but needful read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2024
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Common sense idea but never hurt to hear it again in a different frame. I love that it is short and got to the point.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and timeless
Reviewed in Germany on March 29, 2024
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A concise argument for how our mental hygiene standards set the stage for our entire life’s path, happiness, achievements and purpose. Released in 1902 this book seems even more powerful and prophetic today.
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Fabiano
5.0 out of 5 stars Ti cambia la vita.
Reviewed in Italy on June 10, 2023
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Non posso che ringraziare l'autore per aver lasciato questa conoscenza nero su bianco, un libro che ti rivela i segreti della vita, il pensiero. Tutto nasce nel pensiero, ti fa riflettere in ogni aspetto della tua vita. Decisamente è un prima e un dopo. Un
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Chandan
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite Book.
Reviewed in India on October 13, 2023
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As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen is a life-changing book. This timeless classic emphasizes the profound impact of our thoughts on our lives. Allen eloquently explains how our thoughts shape our character and ultimately determine our destiny. Reading this book is not just a passive experience; it's an invitation to reflect on the power of our thoughts and how we can steer our lives in a positive direction through mindful thinking. It serves as an invaluable guide for personal growth and self-improvement, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to transform their life through the power of their thoughts.
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