
SUCCESSWARD A YOUNG MAN'S BOOK FOR YOUNG MEN
A FEW PREFATORY WORDS
SUCCESSWARD
I A CORRECT KNOWLEDGE OF HIMSELF
II WHAT, REALLY, IS SUCCESS?
III THE YOUNG MAN IN BUSINESS
IV HIS SOCIAL LIFE AND AMUSEMENTS
V "SOWING HIS WILD OATS"
VI IN MATTERS OF DRESS
VII HIS RELIGIOUS LIFE
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.
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.

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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