Cheerfulness as a Life Power by Orison Swett Marden

"Cheerfulness as a Life Power" by Orison Swett Marden is a motivational self-help work written in the late 19th century. This book emphasizes the importance of maintaining a cheerful mindset and how it can serve as a powerful tool to enhance one’s quality of life. Through anecdotes, scientifically-backed arguments, and practical advice, Marden aims to inspire readers to cultivate cheerfulness as a habit to combat stress, enhance health, and ultimately lead a more fulfilling life. The opening of this work sets the stage by addressing the challenges of a fast-paced, competitive era filled with anxiety and discontent. Marden argues that cheerfulness acts as a lubricant for the intricacies of human life, allowing individuals to navigate adversity with greater resilience. He shares inspiring stories and reflections on the health benefits of laughter and a positive disposition, asserting that fostering joy can lead to substantial changes in both physical and mental well-being. The foreword and initial chapters focus on shifting perspectives, finding moments of mirth in everyday life, and considering cheerfulness not merely as a feeling but as a deliberate choice vital for personal empowerment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Marden, Orison Swett, 1848-1924
Title Cheerfulness as a Life Power
Credits Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Subject Cheerfulness
Category Text
EBook-No. 18394
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 25, 2011
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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