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He Can Who Thinks He Can by Orison Swett Marden — WisdomDeck honest review
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He Can Who Thinks He Can

by Orison Swett Marden

Marden, the founder of Success magazine, on self-belief, decision and perseverance in 1908 essays. The forerunner of Hill and Peale.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Belief precedes ability.
  2. Decide and act.
  3. Persist.

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