The amazingly prolific thinker and writer William Walker Atkinson made his mark in a staggering variety of different fields, ranging from Hindu theology to the "New Thought" movement that eventually gave rise to abidingly popular concepts such as the Law of Attraction. In this timeless volume, he applies his insightful ideas to the field of salesmanship. It's a must-read for anyone whose livelihood relies on their skill of persuasion.

Renowned orator, minister, and founder of Temple University Russell Conwell was one of the most popular public speakers of his day. His message often focused on his belief that each and every one of us already possesses what it takes to succeed. In What You Can Do With Your Will Power, Conwell elucidates on this theme and gives readers practical steps to help them make the most of their inborn talent and potential.

Nothing comes amiss in the great business of preparation, if it has been thoroughly well learned. And the strangest things come of use, too, at the strangest times. A sailor teaches you to tie a knot when you are on a fishing party, and you tie that knot the next time when you are patching up the Emperor of Russia's carriage for him, in a valley in the Ural Mountains. But "getting ready" does not mean the piling in of a heap of accidental accomplishments.