Believe in yourself , feel that you are to dominate your surroundings. Resolve that you will be the master and not the slave of circumstances". Orison Swett Marden inspires readers through the examples of successful people in history who all battled their demons and failures, to overcome their difficulties by cultivating positive attitude towards life. This book will surely motivate those who are looking to achieve self-confidence, power and success. Orison Swett Marden (1850-1924) was an American writer associated with the New Thought Movement. He was a successful hotel owner who also persevered in advancing himself and graduated from Boston University in 1871. He later graduated from Harvard with an M.D. in 1881 and an L.L.B. degree in 1882. His writings discuss common-sense principles and virtues that make for a well-rounded, successful life. Many of his ideas are based on New Thought Philosophy. His first book, 'Pushing to the Front' (1894), became an instant best-seller.