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As A Man Thinketh

As A Man Thinketh

by James Allen

The classic text that proves the power of positive thinking

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As a Man Thinketh (1903) captures the philosophy of James Allen. These blinks reveal the power that thoughts have over our personalities, our circumstances and our well-being. We discover the benefits of learning to master our minds and direct our thoughts toward the goals we want to achieve.

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