Be Good To Yourself (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Appreciate the Marvelousness of the Human Mechanism: How to Keep Your Powers up to the Highest Possible Standard, How to Conserve Your Energies and Guard Your HealthBy Orison Swett Marden
Length6h 34m
About this audiobook
Be Good To Yourself (Unabridged) is a characteristic work of early twentieth-century American self-culture, blending moral exhortation, practical psychology, and the optimistic rhetoric of the New Thought milieu. Marden argues that genuine self-care is not indulgence but a disciplined respect for one's physical vitality, mental poise, and spiritual possibilities. Written in a lucid, aphoristic style, the book transforms everyday habits into ethical choices, placing it within the tradition of Emersonian self-reliance and popular success literature. Orison Swett Marden, founder of Success magazine and one of the most influential self-help writers of his generation, wrote from a life marked by hardship, orphanhood, labor, and persistent self-education. His belief in character, cheerfulness, and purposeful striving was not abstract theory but the result of personal struggle. Trained as a physician and deeply engaged with business and public culture, Marden brought to his work a reformer's confidence in human improvability. This book is recommended for readers interested in the origins of modern motivational writing, as well as those seeking a humane, dignified vision of self-improvement. Its counsel remains valuable for anyone wishing to cultivate resilience without cynicism and ambition without self-neglect.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreSelf-Help
Length6 hrs 34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 15, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
16Chapter XII. Getting The Best Out Of Employees
2Introduction
17Chapter XIII. Don’t Let Your Past Spoil Your Future
3Synopsis
18Chapter XIV. Almost A Success
4Historical Context
19Chapter XV. The Born Leader
5Chapter I. Be Good To Yourself
20Chapter XVI. The Passion For Achievement
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6Chapter II. Economy That Costs Too Much
21Chapter XVII. Fun In The Home
7Chapter III. Where Does Your Energy Go?
22Chapter XVIII. Neglect Your Business But Not Your Boy
8Chapter IV. The Strain To Keep Up Appearances
23Chapter XIX. Mother
9Chapter V. Nature As A Joy-Builder
24Chapter XX. The Home As A School Of Manners
10Chapter VI. Eight Hundred Sixty-Nine Kinds Of Liars
25Chapter XXI. Self-Improvement As An Investment
11Chapter VII. The Quarrelling Habit
26Chapter XXII. A Religious Slot Machine
12Chapter VIII. The Right To Be Disagreeable
27Analysis
13Chapter IX. The Good-Will Habit
28Reflection
14Chapter X. Love As A Tonic
29Memorable Quotes
15Chapter XI. Keeping A Level Head
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