Considered to be one of the most important self-help books ever written, I Dare You was first published in 1931 by William Danforth, the founder of the Ralston-Purina pet food company and the American Youth Foundation. Danforth was a successful entrepreneur who spent much of his life helping and counseling young people and founded a youth camp in Michigan dedicated to mentoring youth. In this influential work, he expounded on his belief that a healthy and productive life depended on keeping four important elements in balance. These elements were physical, mental, social, and religious. A person must develop each element individually, but must not focus on one element to the detriment of the others. Danforth also believed in the importance of dedicating one's attention and efforts to the task at hand and treating each job and day as the most important one ever. Danforth never approached any challenge with less than complete attention and he inspired countless young people with his unwavering enthusiasm and determination. I Dare You is a timeless classic that will encourage everyone to face life's challenges with a determined spirit. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

In 2012, I Dare you was included in the 10 Best Self-Help Books of All-Time list by the Christian Science Monitor published in April 26, 2012. Things like that don't happen by chance. They do happen because of something that you will find in these pages and will make you act differently once you finish the book. Business executives have found this book highly effective in stimulating their salesmen. Here you will see the philosophy of life of Mr. Danforth, who established Purina Mills in 1894, later acquired by Nestle for US$ 10.3 billion.

The Wisdom of William H. Danforth, James Allen & Arnold Bennett: Including: I Dare You , As a Man Thinketh & How to Live on 24 Hours a Day

I Dare You by William H. Danforth

I agree that a businessman should stick to business. But a proven four-fold program, plus a love for Youth, plus an inner urge-all dare me to write this book. I Dare You is for the daring few who are headed somewhere. Those afraid to Dare might as well pass it up. It will weary the lazy because it calls for immediate action. It will bore the sophisticated, and amuse the skeptics. It will antagonize others. Some will not even know what it is all about. It will not be over-popular because it calls for courage, swift and daring. But in the eyes of you, one of the priceless few, I trust will come a renewal of purpose as you read on. You can be a bigger person than you are and I am going to prove it to you. I am indebted beyond measure to Gordon M. Philpott, who has been of inestimable help in the writing and editing of I Dare You. His keen insight, his rare judgment and his frank criticisms have helped make this book a labor of love instead of a drab task. I honor him as a close associate in business, but most of all I cherish him as an understanding friend.

As a Man Thinketh by James Allen

This book (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much written upon subject of the power of thought. It is suggestive rather than explanatory, its object being to stimulate men and women to the discovery and perception of the truth that - They themselves are makers of themselves - by virtue of the thoughts which they choose and encourage. That mind is the master weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance, and that, as they may have hitherto woven in ignorance and pain, they may now weave in enlightenment and happiness.

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How to Live on 24 Hours a Day by Arnold Bennett

This amazing book talks about some of the most important aspects of a full existence: the awareness of the passing of time and methods of utilizing it to one's unique advantage. It lays out a structure to a possible way of filling one's time, and points to the obstacles and dangers lying in this execution.

2017 Reprint of 1953 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. I Dare You is the expression of William H. Danforth's personal philosophy of Four-square personal development. Much more than a primer on the mechanics of balanced success, it is a riveting and motivational incitement to action. This brief book will provide you with the roadmap for success as well as a jolt of energy encouraging you to follow that path and fulfill your potential. William H. Danforth, who founded the Nestle Purina company, saw life as a type of checkerboard. Danforth believed that four key components (or squares) - the mental, the physical, the social, and the religious - needed to be in balance in order to achieve fulfillment and success in life. He encapsulated his ideas in I Dare You , a book he published in 1931 ago in which he urges readers of any age to take chances and fulfill their full potential through his strategies of becoming a more risk-taking person.

Power by William H. Danforth is a self-help book that aims to inspire readers to reach their full potential and achieve success in all aspects of their lives. The author, who was a successful businessman and founder of the Ralston Purina Company, shares his personal experiences and insights on how to develop the qualities necessary to become a powerful and effective leader.The book is divided into short chapters, each focusing on a specific topic such as self-discipline, enthusiasm, initiative, and persistence. Through anecdotes and practical advice, Danforth encourages readers to take control of their lives, set ambitious goals, and work hard to achieve them. He emphasizes the importance of positive thinking, the value of hard work, and the need to constantly improve oneself in order to succeed.Overall, Power is a motivational and practical guide for anyone looking to improve their personal and professional lives. It offers timeless advice on how to develop the skills and mindset necessary to overcome obstacles, achieve success, and make a positive impact on the world.Power and more power is the demand of this age. Power doesn�������t grow on trees. There�������s just one purpose behind these messages, to help you develop more power, thought power, organization power, sales power, research power, teaching power and the power to achieve!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

American entrepreneur and philanthropist WILLIAM H. DANFORTH (1870-1956) is most famous for founding the Ralston Purina Company, but he also helped launch the American Youth Foundation in 1925 as a resource for spurring kids to becoming the best they can be. The spirit of his can-do philosophy is encapsulated here, in this cheerful and inspiring guide to being a creative, adventurous, magnetic, successful, daring person at any age. For decades, I Dare You -with its honest, heartfelt advice and entertaining and enlightening anecdotes-has encouraged and motivated children and adults alike to take control of their lives and become the happy, fulfilled people they've always dreamed of being. As relevant and necessary today as it was when it was first published more than 70 years ago, this is a book to treasure and to share.

Adventures in Achievement: President Danforth's Monday Morning Messages is a book written by William H. Danforth, a well-known American businessman and philanthropist. The book is a collection of Danforth's Monday morning messages, which he delivered to his employees during his tenure as the president of Ralston Purina Company. The messages in the book are aimed at inspiring and motivating readers to achieve their goals and live a fulfilling life. Danforth shares his personal experiences and insights on various topics such as leadership, success, teamwork, and personal growth. He also emphasizes the importance of values such as honesty, integrity, and humility in achieving success.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a specific theme. The chapters are written in a conversational style, making it easy for readers to connect with Danforth's ideas and apply them to their own lives. The book is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their personal and professional life, regardless of their age or occupation.Overall, Adventures in Achievement: President Danforth's Monday Morning Messages is an inspiring and insightful book that offers practical advice and wisdom for achieving success and living a fulfilling life.A collection of inspirational and motivational messages given by Danforth, President of the Ralston Purina Company, to his employees each Monday morning. Also included in this volume is The Great Adventure of a New Year. This section provides charts for the employees to fill out so they can plan their course and avoid known dangers and difficulties that would prevent them from reaching their port. As Danforth says, they don't want any lost ships around Purina.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This book comes from a lifetime of experience in helping people excel. the author discovered that the inner growth and a sharing. He dares you to break out of your comfort zone- to use your talents and grow stronger- physically, mentally, socially and spiritually, by daring to win in the game of life. Living is filled with insecurities. One person is afraid of losing his job, another of sickness and someone else is afraid of failure. Courage is not absence of fear, but the conquest of it. ABOUT THE AUTHOR The author was dared by his school teacher to become the healthiest boy in the class. Having achieved that, he built his life slogan on the slogan that to live is to dare. This book is a bold adventure. It is about challenging thoughts of self sabotage and daring to achieve.

In 2012, I Dare you was included in the 10 Best Self-Help Books of All-Time list by the Christian Science Monitor published in April 26, 2012. Things like that don't happen by chance. They do happen because of something that you will find in these pages and will make you act differently once you finish the book. Business executives have found this book highly effective in stimulating their salesmen. Here you will see the philosophy of life of Mr. Danforth, who established Purina Mills in 1894, later acquired by Nestle for US$ 10.3 billion.

I Dare You And Adventures In Achievement is a motivational self-help book written by William H. Danforth. The book encourages readers to take risks, push themselves out of their comfort zones, and strive for greatness. Danforth shares his personal experiences and offers practical advice on how to achieve success in various aspects of life, including career, relationships, and personal growth. The book is divided into two parts - I Dare You and Adventures in Achievement - and includes inspiring stories of individuals who have dared to dream big and accomplished great things. Through his writing, Danforth challenges readers to set high goals, work hard, and never give up on their dreams. This book is a timeless classic that has inspired generations of readers to live their lives to the fullest and reach their full potential.I Dare You! and Adventures in Achievement: President Danforth's Monday Morning Messages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a new release of the original 1917 edition.

This is a new release of the original 1938 edition.

William H. Danforth founded the Ralston Purina Company in St. Louis, Missouri. He co-founded the American Youth Foundation (AYF) to train young men and women in Christian ideals and help them prepare for a life of responsibility and leadership. As president of the American Youth Foundation, Mr. Danforth helped establish Camp Miniwanca, a 300-acre campsite near Shelby, Michiganthat he established while he was president of AYF for the purpose of helping young people. For more than 30 years, up to the time of his death, Mr. Danforth spent his summers at Camp Miniwanca where he met, counseled and inspired thousands of young men and women. He also established the Danforth Foundation as a national educational philanthropy. His passion for helping individuals to fulfill destiny stirred him to write I Dare You. The dominant message of the book proposes that, for an individual to be healthy, the four key components in life need to be in balance at all times Physical, Mental, Social, and Religious.

American entrepreneur and philanthropist WILLIAM H. DANFORTH (1870-1956) is most famous for founding the Ralston Purina Company, but he also helped launch the American Youth Foundation in 1925 as a resource for spurring kids to becoming the best they can be. The spirit of his can-do philosophy is encapsulated here, in this cheerful and inspiring guide to being a creative, adventurous, magnetic, successful, daring person at any age. For decades, I Dare You -with its honest, heartfelt advice and entertaining and enlightening anecdotes-has encouraged and motivated children and adults alike to take control of their lives and become the happy, fulfilled people they've always dreamed of being. As relevant and necessary today as it was when it was first published more than 70 years ago, this is a book to treasure and to share.

From the foreword by G.M. Philpott: Those of us who have been associated with Mr. Danforth in business know that this Dare idea works. Practically all of the leaders in his great organization were boys who came from humble surroundings and were dared by him to high accomplishments. He has dared most by his own daring example. Mr. Danforth gives the best that is in him, whether he is guiding a great industry, traveling in a remote corner of the world, shooting ducks or playing with his grandchildren. The day ahead is always the most thrilling day in his life. The job at hand is always the most important one he has ever undertaken. He never gives less than his best.

Random Ramblings in India is a travelogue written by William H. Danforth, chronicling his experiences during his travels in India. The book is a collection of his observations, thoughts, and reflections on the diverse culture, people, and places he encountered during his journey. Danforth's writing style is engaging and vivid, providing readers with a glimpse of India's rich history, traditions, and folklore. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the bustling cities of Delhi and Mumbai to the serene landscapes of the Himalayas and the backwaters of Kerala. Danforth also delves into the complexities of Indian society, discussing issues such as caste, religion, and poverty. Overall, Random Ramblings in India is an insightful and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on this fascinating country.1928. This work contains letters written to the Purina family. In his ramblings, Mr. Danforth made some surprising discoveries. For instance, he knew nothing of the hundreds of native states in India. He discovered the overwhelming hospitality of the native Indian - princes, officials and private citizens. Then he discovered India itself, so tremendously more fascinating at close range than he had anticipated - India with its seething masses, its searching philosophy, its amazing colors and contrasts, its magnificent distances, its head in the snow and feet on the equator. Contents: Across the first three oceans; Mediterranean Spirits; Into the Orient; Pen pictures; First Glimpse of an Indian Prince; Khyber Pass; Kashmir; Highest mountain peaks in the world; Holy City of the Hindus; I meet Gandhi.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.