The Optimistic Life

Dr. Orison Swett Marden (1848-1924) was an American author of inspirational books. He wrote primarily on the subject of being successful and founded SUCCESS magazine in 1897. Mardens books deal with attaining a fruitful and well-rounded life with many of his ideas being based on the New Thought movement. First published in 1907 The Optimistic Life is a self-help book that explores the extraordinary power of being nice and its ability to improve both your life by improving that of others. Contents include: In the Cheering-up Business The Power of Amiability Your Habitual Expression The Inner Life as Related to Outward Beauty Making the Most of a Happy Temper The Value of Friends Cost of an Explosive Temper Non-essentials Making a Life etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable modern high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.