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JAMES ALLEN

(Expert # 73)

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James Allen Biography

Areas: Success; Empowerment

t- eller: “As a Man Thinketh”

: Author; Essayist; 1864-1912

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translated into at least five major languages. Yet Allen was dissatisfied with it and
felt it was a minor work. His wife, Lily, had to persuade him to publish it.

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England in 1864, he spent his later years in Ilfracombe, where he wrote over 20
books.
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school private secretary and worked for several
British manufacturers until 1902, when he decided to devote all his time to writing.
ears, until his death in 1912. He was an

th century English writer, best known for his classic work, As

Thinketh. For nearly a century, the book has motivated readers to lead more

ul and successful lives. It was his most successful book and has been

s writings focus on teaching personal responsibility and finding the cause of

so al problems within our own selves. He never gained fame or fortune and

made enough money from his writings to cover expenses. Born in Leicester,

er the murder of his father, a financial crisis at home forced Allen to leave

at age 15. He eventually became a

Allen’s literary career lasted only nine y
advocate of ethics in all the areas of life and believed in the power of thought to
bring fame, fortune, and happiness.

David Riklan’s favorite James Allen Quotes and Thoughts

• You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow
  where your thoughts take you.


• Above all be of single aim; have a legitimate and useful purpose and devote
  yourself unreservedly to it.


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  Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become.