Cheerfulness as a Life Power

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Cheerfulness as a Life Power

by Orison Swett Marden

EN·~1 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total
1

CHEERFULNESS

14:30
2

I. WHAT VANDERBILT PAID FOR TWELVE LAUGHS.

13:42
3

II. THE CURE FOR AMERICANITIS.

24:49
4

III. OILING YOUR BUSINESS MACHINERY.

17:18
5

IV. TAKING YOUR FUN EVERY DAY AS YOU DO YOUR WORK.

13:55
6

V. FINDING WHAT YOU DO NOT SEEK.

21:06
7

VI. "LOOKING PLEASANT"—SOMETHING TO BE WORKED FROM THE INSIDE.

13:42

Description

In a world that feels increasingly rushed and competitive, this short treatise invites listeners to rediscover the simple, yet powerful habit of cheerfulness. Drawing on vivid anecdotes—from a millionaire’s laughter‑filled yacht party to everyday moments of quiet joy—the author shows how a light heart can act like oil for the machinery of life. The opening chapters blend humor with practical insight, explaining how laughter stimulates the body’s vital systems and eases the friction of daily stress.

Beyond the science, the book offers gentle guidance for cultivating a lasting sense of serenity, encouraging listeners to pause, speak kind words, and seek the sunny side of each day. With a conversational style that feels like advice from a trusted mentor, it provides easy‑to‑apply practices for infusing work, relationships, and personal routines with optimism. By the end of the first act, the listener is left with a clear invitation: make cheerfulness a daily habit and watch its ripple effect on health, productivity, and overall well‑being.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (114K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-05-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Orison Swett Marden

Orison Swett Marden

1848–1924

Best known for writing about ambition, character, and self-improvement, this early success writer helped shape the language of positive thinking in America. His books and the magazine he founded aimed to encourage readers to build practical habits as well as confidence.

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