How to Succeed

audiobook

How to Succeed

by Rosetta Dunigan

EN·~27 minutes·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

Failure a Stepping Stone to Success.

5:06
2

HOW TO SUCCEED—BOTH ARE NEEDED.

3:21
3

POVERTY MAY BE A BITTER DRAUGHT, YET IT OFTEN IS A TONIC.

2:02
4

THE VICE OF SELFISHNESS DISPLAYS ITSELF IN MANY WAYS.

1:36
5

THE GREATEST MISFORTUNE OF ALL IS NOT TO BE ABLE TO BEAR MISFORTUNE.

2:38
6

ADVERSITY THE TOUCH STONE OF CHARACTER.

2:29
7

TRUE DIGNITY OF MIND.

1:51
8

TO BE FAMOUS WE MUST BE AMBITIOUS.

2:07
9

DARK AND FULL OF DISAPPOINTMENTS MAY BE OUR LOT.

2:09
10

MEMORY IS THE CABINET OF THE IMAGINATION.

1:39

Description

This guide opens with a gentle reminder that the tiniest habits—kind words, a moment’s patience, a modest effort—can echo far beyond their brief appearance. It argues that success isn’t forged by grand gestures alone but by the steady accumulation of everyday choices that shape character. Listeners are invited to notice how small, positive actions brighten both their own days and those of the people they meet.

The narrative then turns to failure, presenting it as an essential teacher rather than a dead end. By recalling well‑known creators who doubted themselves before triumph, it shows how setbacks ignite fresh energy and sharpen resolve. The message is clear: each stumble contains a lesson that, if embraced, fuels the next step toward achievement.

Throughout, the tone stays practical and encouraging, urging listeners to replace wishful thinking with purposeful effort. It stresses that perseverance, humility, and continual learning form the real foundation of lasting success, no matter the field or ambition.

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Language

en

Duration

~27 minutes (26K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by hekula03, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)

Release date

2019-08-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Rosetta Dunigan

A little-known early 20th-century writer, this author is remembered for a short, practical book about character, perseverance, and the everyday habits that shape a successful life. Her work speaks in a direct, encouraging voice that still feels approachable today.

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