Author:

Orison Swett Marden

Publisher:

Thomas Y. Crowell & Company

Year Published:

1916

Number of Pages:

358

Number of Chapters:

Sixteen

Sub-Title:

None

To be a conqueror in appearance, in one’s bearing, is the first step toward success. It inspires confidence in others as well as in ones self. Walk, talk and act as though you are a somebody, and you are more likely to become such. Move about among your fellow men as though you believe you are a man of importance. Let victory speak from your face and express itself in your manner. Carry yourself like one who is conscious he has a splendid mission, a grand aim in life. Radiate a hopeful, expectant, cheerful atmosphere. In other words, be a good advertisement of the winner you are trying to be.

Doubts, fears, despondency, lack of confidence, will not only give you away in the estimation of others and brand you as a weakling, a probable failure, but they will react upon your mentality and destroy your self-confidence, your initiative, your efficiency.

These are signposts, proclaiming to every one you meet that you are losing out in the game of life. A triumphant expression inspires trust, makes a favorable impression. A despondent, discouraged expression creates distrust, makes an unfavorable impression.

So much of our progress in life depends upon our reputation, upon making a favorable impression upon others, that it is of the utmost importance to cultivate mental forcefulness.

The victorious, triumphant attitude will put you in command of resources which a timid, self-depreciating, failure attitude will drive from you.

It is a great thing so to carry yourself wherever you go that when people see you coming they will say to themselves, ‘Here comes a winner! Here is a man who dominates everything he touches.’"

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