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An Iron Will by Orison Swett Marden — WisdomDeck honest review
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An Iron Will

by Orison Swett Marden

Marden's short book on willpower and determination, with stories of historical figures. Brief and bracing.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Will is trained.
  2. Decide once.
  3. Persistence wins.

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