Successward: A Young Man's Book for Young Men

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Successward: A Young Man's Book for Young Men

by Edward William Bok

EN·~2 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

SUCCESSWARD A YOUNG MAN'S BOOK FOR YOUNG MEN

0:19

A FEW PREFATORY WORDS

1:08

SUCCESSWARD

0:00

I A CORRECT KNOWLEDGE OF HIMSELF

8:49

II WHAT, REALLY, IS SUCCESS?

7:02

III THE YOUNG MAN IN BUSINESS

33:43

IV HIS SOCIAL LIFE AND AMUSEMENTS

25:52

V "SOWING HIS WILD OATS"

8:20

VI IN MATTERS OF DRESS

7:26

VII HIS RELIGIOUS LIFE

14:56

Description

A candid voice from a fellow traveler on the road to achievement, this book confronts the common belief that success belongs only to a privileged few. It argues that genuine accomplishment is within reach for any young man who approaches life with honest intent. Written in the language of everyday experience, it feels more like a conversation than a lecture.

The core message is simple yet profound: before you can build a career, you must first understand yourself. The author invites readers to examine their own habits, tastes, and passions, showing how these clues reveal true strengths and limits. By recognizing what genuinely energizes you—whether it’s the quiet focus of a gallery or the thrill of a challenge—you can steer clear of trying to fit into “square holes” that were never meant for you.

Throughout the early chapters, practical reflections encourage you to test ideas, observe reactions, and adjust your path accordingly. The tone remains supportive, urging you to trust your instincts and cultivate a realistic self‑image. It’s a modest guide that aims to turn self‑discovery into the first step toward lasting success.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (143K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Release date

2011-08-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edward William Bok

Edward William Bok

1863–1930

An immigrant office boy who became one of America’s most influential magazine editors, he helped shape popular ideas about home life, culture, and reform. His Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiography tells that rise with unusual energy and candor.

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