Orison Swett Marden (1850-1924) was an American writer and businessman who is best known for his inspirational and self-help books. He was born in Thornton Gore, New Hampshire, and grew up in poverty, but he eventually became a successful hotel owner and businessman.

Marden's books were popular in their time and have remained influential to this day. He was a proponent of the idea that anyone can achieve success if they have the right attitude and work hard, and his books are filled with inspiring stories and practical advice on how to achieve one's goals.

Marden was the son of impoverished farmers and grew up in a log cabin with no electricity or running water. Despite his humble beginnings, Marden was a hardworking and ambitious young man. He worked as a teacher, hotel clerk, and railroad worker before starting his own hotel in Boston.

Marden's hotel was a success, and he used the profits to invest in real estate and other business ventures. He eventually became a wealthy businessman and philanthropist, but he never forgot the lessons he learned from his difficult childhood. He believed that anyone could achieve success if they had the right attitude and worked hard, and he devoted his life to spreading this message.

Pushing to the Front (1894)

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