
CHAPTER I WHAT IS AMBITION?
CHAPTER II THE SATISFIED MAN
CHAPTER III THE INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENT
CHAPTER IV UNWORTHY AMBITIONS
CHAPTER V AMBITION KNOWS NO AGE LIMIT
CHAPTER VI MAKE YOUR LIFE COUNT
CHAPTER VII VISUALIZE YOURSELF IN A BETTER POSITION
CHAPTER VIII THWARTED AMBITION
CHAPTER IX WHY DON’T YOU BEGIN?
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.
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
Aug 7, 2018
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1848–1924
Raised in hardship and largely self-made, this early self-help pioneer turned lessons in ambition, character, and persistence into books that reached a huge audience. He is best remembered for popularizing practical success literature and for launching SUCCESS magazine.
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