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Secrets for Higher Success
Throughout history, unhappy man has asked himself two baffling “Is there a way out?”
“If so, can I find it?” The esoteric principles of this book “Yes, there is a way out. ”
“Yes, you can personally find it.” Stories and anecdotes have been the teaching tools of the great instructors and philosophers throughout the ages. Stories serve as clear channels by which life-transforming truths flow gently into the receptive mind, to heal and refresh. Some of the stories in this book are based on historical fact, including “The Awakening of George Fox” and “Socrates and the Nobleman.” Others come from ancient legends or from esoteric schools, such as schools of Zen and Sufism and Taoism. But all the stories have the same aim—to lead each man to a higher place within himself.
“If so, can I find it?” The esoteric principles of this book “Yes, there is a way out. ”
“Yes, you can personally find it.” Stories and anecdotes have been the teaching tools of the great instructors and philosophers throughout the ages. Stories serve as clear channels by which life-transforming truths flow gently into the receptive mind, to heal and refresh. Some of the stories in this book are based on historical fact, including “The Awakening of George Fox” and “Socrates and the Nobleman.” Others come from ancient legends or from esoteric schools, such as schools of Zen and Sufism and Taoism. But all the stories have the same aim—to lead each man to a higher place within himself.
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First published June 30, 2001
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Vernon Howard
107 books75 followersVernon Howard began his writing career, in the 1940s, as an author of humor and children's books.
He began speaking on the principles of personal development in the late 1950s while living in southern California.
In the 1960s, he began writing books that focused on spiritual and psychological growth, emphasizing the importance and practice of self-awareness. By the early 1970s, he had moved to Boulder City, Nevada and had begun teaching spiritual development classes after being contacted by numerous individuals interested in his writings.
He began speaking on the principles of personal development in the late 1950s while living in southern California.
In the 1960s, he began writing books that focused on spiritual and psychological growth, emphasizing the importance and practice of self-awareness. By the early 1970s, he had moved to Boulder City, Nevada and had begun teaching spiritual development classes after being contacted by numerous individuals interested in his writings.
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August 22, 2024
In a world focused on external success, Howard’s emphasis on inner growth is refreshing. His main message, that true success comes from self-awareness and inner peace, resonates strongly. The quote "Success is not something you pursue; it is something you become" captures his belief that personal transformation is key.
In our busy lives, taking time for reflection helps achieve clarity and peace. Howard’s idea that "True freedom comes from the understanding of the self and its relationship to the world" encourages exploring self-awareness and its effects on our lives.
In our busy lives, taking time for reflection helps achieve clarity and peace. Howard’s idea that "True freedom comes from the understanding of the self and its relationship to the world" encourages exploring self-awareness and its effects on our lives.
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