As a Man Thinketh
by James Allen
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Author: James AllenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-03-23
ISBN: 1442118911
Number of pages: 42
Publisher: CreateSpace
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Book Review: Even Allen himself thought little of this work
Summary: 2 Stars
This book seems to have benefited a lot of people but I wonder whether his later works would've benefited these same people in a much better way. I say this because readers of books like these can often be mislead into thinking that 'thinking' is a great thing. James Allen himself didn't think much of this book. It was written in his earlier years. The title of the book is actually taken from the Bible: "As a man thinketh in his heart, so he is." Those who have studied success or esotericism thoroughly will realize that the title was taken out of context and that "to think in the heart" actually means 'to feel', not 'think'. James Allen gave little importance to thought in his later works on success. For those who want to learn more about success or personal achievement, I highly recommend his later works "Eight Pillars of Prosperity" and "Foundation Stones". For those who want to learn more about The Secret, Haanel's MasterKey is the only book I can comfortably recommend.
"Non-thinking produces bliss" was one of Samael Aun Weor's many revolutionary and obviously spiritual sayings. Gurdjieff, a man of much greater power than Allen, said that to accumulate willpower or psychic energy one needs to "stop oneself from thinking." This would explain the weakness of most people. One of the proverbs that Michel de Montaigne, the philosopher, wrote on his bedroom ceiling was, "Happy is the life without thought." Thinking has driven people to insanity and even suicide. Obviously I am referring to the habitual thinking that occurs in most of us. To compare 'old' Allen with the later Allen, here are some examples. You will notice the deeper insight in his later works:
On Sacrifice
"He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly." (Thinketh)
"In the managing of time, there will be many things which a man will have to eliminate from his life; some of the things and pursuits which he loves, and desires to retain, will have to be sacrificed to the main purpose of his life." (Pillars)
On Achievement
"All achievements, whether in the business, intellectual, or spiritual world, are the result of definitely directed thought, are governed by the same law and are of the same method; the only difference lies in the object of attainment." (Thinketh)
"The studied elimination of non-essentials from one's daily life is a vital factor in all great achievement." (Pillars)
On Fear & Indecision
"Thoughts of fear, doubt, and indecision crystallize into weak, unmanly, and irresolute habits, which solidify
into circumstances of failure, indigence, and slavish dependence." (Thinketh)
"The timid apologetic man who seems almost afraid to live, who fears that he will do something not in the approved way, and will subject himself to ridicule, is not a full man." (Pillars)
"Indecision is a disintegrating factor. A minute's faltering may turn back the current of success. Men who are afraid to decide quickly for fear of making a mistake, nearly always makes a mistake when they do act. The quickest, in thought and action, are less liable to blunder, and it is better to act with decision and make a mistake than to act with indecision and make a mistake, for in the former case there is but error, but in the latter, weakness is added to error. A man should be decided always, both where he knows and where he does not know." (Pillars)
On 'Drifting'
"Until thought is linked with purpose there is no intelligent accomplishment. With the majority the bark of thought is allowed to 'drift' upon the ocean of life. Aimlessness is a vice, and such drifting must not continue for him who would steer clear of catastrophe and destruction." (Thinketh)
"Without a central motive and fixed resolve, your life will be a poor, weak, drifting, unstable thing. Let the act of the moment be governed by the deep abiding purpose of the heart. You will act differently at different times, but the act will not be wrong if the heart is right." (Life Triumphant)
On Character
"A noble and Godlike character is not a thing of favor or chance, but is the natural result of continued effort in right thinking, the effect of long-cherished association with Godlike thoughts." (Thinketh)
"Serious people make rapid progress both in their work and their character. It is in this way that they live, and "do not die", for only stagnation is death, and where there is incessant progress and ever-ascending excellence, stagnation and health are swallowed up in activity and life." (Pillars)
Summary of As a Man Thinketh
In "As a Man Thinketh," James Allen reveals how our thoughts determine reality. Whether or not we are conscious of it, our underlying beliefs shape our character, our health and appearance, our circumstances, and our destinies. This principle, which others have called "The Secret" or the "Law of Attraction," was clearly and convincingly stated for the first time in "As a Man Thinketh." Visit www.BestSuccessBooks.net to view our other top-quality, inexpensive editions of the greatest success books of all time.Motivational Books
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