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As a Person Thinks

by James Allen, Janice Bryant Howroyd

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"You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you." — James Allen

Originally published in 1903 as "As a Man Thinketh", this classic masterpiece reflects the central truth which is the foundation of all modern success works: "As we think, so we become." This fundamental truth — which some have called "The Secret" or the "Law of Attraction" — was clearly and convincingly argued for the first time in James Allen's timeless masterpiece.

As a Person Thinks

This updated version, now titled "As a Person Thinks", "platforms an opportunity to bring an age-old wisdom forward that has helped me professionally and personally," said Howroyd. "I'm thrilled to share these teachings, in a current form, with the world."

James Allen, as well as Janice, believe that our minds control both our character and the circumstances of our lives. The good news about the power of thought: you may have been careless in the past with the decisions you made, but today, by mastering the power of your thought, you may act wisely and enjoy a happy future. The choice is yours — either master your thoughts and create the life you want, or remain mired in negativity, frustration, and failure.

There are seven segments in this teaching:

  • Thought and Character
  • Effect of Thought on Circumstances
  • Effect of Thought on Health and the Body
  • Thought and Purpose
  • The Thought Factor in Achievement
  • Visions and Ideals
  • Serenity

Each segment builds upon the other, so pace yourself, then reflect on each segment.

What You'll Learn

• How your thoughts shape your character and the circumstances of your life
• How to master the power of thought to act wisely and create a happy future
• The effect of thought on circumstances and on health and the body
• How to align thought with purpose to achieve your goals
• The Thought Factor in Achievement — and how to harness it
• How to cultivate Visions and Ideals that guide your life
• How to attain Serenity through mastery of your mental state

About the Author

James Allen (1864–1912) was a British philosophical writer and poet. His most famous work, "As a Man Thinketh" (1903), has sold millions of copies and continues to inspire readers worldwide — it is considered the foundational text of the modern self-help movement. Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder and chairman of ActOne Group, the largest privately held, minority woman-owned staffing and employment agency in the United States, who has updated Allen's classic to make it accessible to today's generation.

Program Details

7 segments covering the key teachings of James Allen's classic masterpiece, each building upon the other.

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