Ambition and Success

audiobook

Ambition and Success

by Orison Swett Marden

EN·~1 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total
1

CHAPTER I WHAT IS AMBITION?

6:21
2

CHAPTER II THE SATISFIED MAN

11:00
3

CHAPTER III THE INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENT

10:36
4

CHAPTER IV UNWORTHY AMBITIONS

10:50
5

CHAPTER V AMBITION KNOWS NO AGE LIMIT

7:55
6

CHAPTER VI MAKE YOUR LIFE COUNT

8:13
7

CHAPTER VII VISUALIZE YOURSELF IN A BETTER POSITION

8:53
8

CHAPTER VIII THWARTED AMBITION

8:51
9

CHAPTER IX WHY DON’T YOU BEGIN?

7:58

Description

In a world where ordinary objects become symbols of destiny, the book opens by comparing unmagnetized compass needles to dormant human potential. Through vivid analogies to seeds, insects and the very atoms that make up our bodies, it argues that ambition is a cosmic, God‑ward impulse that nudges us ever upward. The author invites listeners to pause and consider what truly fuels our drive, suggesting that recognizing this force can transform ordinary striving into a purposeful, ever‑growing life.

From that foundation, the work explores how habit, faith and intentional effort shape the ambition we nurture. It offers practical reflections on overcoming procrastination, feeding higher aspirations, and allowing lower habits to wither. Listeners will find a blend of philosophical insight and actionable guidance that encourages each person to awaken their inner compass and follow the magnetic pull toward their own most rewarding horizon.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (77K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Turgut Dincer, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2018-08-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Orison Swett Marden

Orison Swett Marden

1848–1924

A pioneer of early self-help writing, this American author urged readers to build character, confidence, and success through disciplined effort. His books and magazine work helped spread an upbeat, practical philosophy that influenced generations of motivational literature.

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