Orison Swett Marden

Orison Swett Marden
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Small Bio:
Dr. Orison Swett Marden was an American inspirational author who wrote about achieving success in life and founded SUCCESS magazine in 1897. His writings discuss common-sense principles and virtues that make for a well-rounded, successful life.


"Believe with all of your heart that you will do what you were made to do." - Orison Swett Marden

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Interesting Info:

1)  During his early to mid-teens, Marden discovered a book entitled Self-Help by Scottish author Samuel Smiles in an attic. The discovery of the book marked a turning point in the life of the impressionable teenager, for it fired him with ambition and willpower to improve himself and his life circumstances.

2)  During his college years he supported himself by working in a hotel and afterward by becoming the owner of several hotels and a resort. 

3)  He founded Successs magazine in 1897.

4)  Marden often kept his writings simple, concrete, and grounded in reality. Indeed, he advises young writers to "Live, Then Write" and to "Keep Close to Life."