Pushing to the Front

Orison Swett Marden

About the Book

"Pushing to the Front" is a motivational and self-help book by Orison Swett Marden. Published initially in 1894, the book offers advice and personal development guidance. It focuses on how individuals can overcome obstacles, improve their lives, and achieve success through perseverance and personal action.

Frequently Asked Questions

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+ What’s the book about?

"Pushing to the Front" explores themes of success, personal development, and motivation. It encourages readers to overcome their limitations and push themselves towards excellence in all endeavors.

+ How long is the book?

The length of "Pushing to the Front" can vary depending on the edition, but it typically runs over 400 pages in most editions.

+ When was the book written?

"Pushing to the Front" was first published in 1894.

Table of Contents

The table of contents for "Pushing to the Front" typically includes chapters focusing on success, personal stories of notable individuals who have overcome adversity, and advice on character development, among other topics. Here’s a general idea of topics, often covered across various editions:

1. The Man and the Opportunity

2. Wanted—A Man

3. Boys with No Chance

4. The Country Boy

5. Opportunities Where You Are

6. Possibilities in Spare Moments

7. How Poor Boys and Girls Go to College

8. Opportunities for Women

9. Success Under Difficulties

10. Uses of Obstacles

11. Out of Place

12. What Shall I Do?

13. The Triumphs of Enthusiasm

14. The Might of Little Things

... (and more chapters, typically focusing on personal integrity, willpower, and success stories.)

Quotables (Quotes)

Here are some notable quotes by Orison Swett Marden from "Pushing to the Front":

1. "Success is the child of drudgery and perseverance. It cannot be coaxed or bribed; pay the price and it is yours."

2. "There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something better tomorrow."

3. "The greatest thing a man can do in this world is to make the most possible out of the stuff that has been given him."

About the Author

Orison Swett Marden (1850–1924) was an American inspirational author who wrote about achieving success in life. He is considered one of the founding figures of the modern self-help movement. His works intermingle elements of motivation, personal development, and psychology, and often reflect on his philosophy that hard work, tenacity, and perseverance form the base upon which to build a successful life.

Book Ratings and Reviews Count

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​​​​4.32 - ​180 ratings and 22 reviews

Book Pages

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​​​​424 pages, Paperback

Book Category

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Other Books by Orison Swett Marden:

Pushing to the Front (1894)

Pushing to the Front (1894)

An Iron Will (1901)

An Iron Will (1901)

The Miracles of Right Thoughts (1910)

The Miracles of Right Thoughts (1910)

The Victorious Attitude (1916)

The Victorious Attitude (1916)

He Can Who Thinks He Can (1908)

He Can Who Thinks He Can (1908)

Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude (1959)

Success Habits (2018)

How to Own Your Own Mind (1941)

The Master Key to Riches (1945)

Master Mind: The Memoirs of Napoleon Hill (2021)

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