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As You Think
"I firmly believe that my repeated listening to the powerful words that follow changed my life from one of poverty to abundance, from one of frustration to one of fulfillment".--Marc Allen.
81 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 1987
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James Allen
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Allen was 15 when his father, a businessman, was robbed and murdered. He left school to work full-time in several British manufacturing firms to help support the family. He later married Lily L. Allen and became an executive secretary for a large company. At age 38, inspired by the writings of Leo Tolstoy, he retired from employment. Allen — along with his wife and their daughter, Nohra — moved to a small cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, England to pursue a simple life of contemplation. There he wrote for nine years, producing 19 works. He also edited and published a magazine, "The Light of Reason".
Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement.
Allen's most famous book, As a Man Thinketh, was published in 1902. It is now considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person.
Following his death in 1912, his wife continued publishing the magazine under the name, "The Epoch".
Allen was 15 when his father, a businessman, was robbed and murdered. He left school to work full-time in several British manufacturing firms to help support the family. He later married Lily L. Allen and became an executive secretary for a large company. At age 38, inspired by the writings of Leo Tolstoy, he retired from employment. Allen — along with his wife and their daughter, Nohra — moved to a small cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, England to pursue a simple life of contemplation. There he wrote for nine years, producing 19 works. He also edited and published a magazine, "The Light of Reason".
Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement.
Allen's most famous book, As a Man Thinketh, was published in 1902. It is now considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person.
Following his death in 1912, his wife continued publishing the magazine under the name, "The Epoch".
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August 22, 2017
قطعا" نسخه ی صوتی این کتاب رو به هیچ کس توصیه نمی کنم .فوق العاه بی کیفیت و کسل کننده بود. راوی حتی نمی دونست جمله ها کجا شروع
:| میشن کجا تموم ! ... همین طور مسلسل وار و پشت سر هم می خوند
:| میشن کجا تموم ! ... همین طور مسلسل وار و پشت سر هم می خوند
May 31, 2020
خب طبيعتا از اسمش معلومه!بيشتر كتاب رو اين تاكيد ميكنه كه طرز تفكر چقد مهمه،دوتا مسئله جالب اومد ميخوام اونا را بگم.
يكيش گفته بود از گندم گندم برويد از جو ز جو،خب وقتي تفكرات درستي نداريم طبيعتا نبايد انتظار خوبي از كارهامون داشته باشيم يكي ديگه اين بود ميگفت ما سعي ميكنيم تفكراتمون را پنهان كنيم ولي نهايتا معلوم ميشه چون تفكراتمون به اعمال تبديل ميشه و اعمال رو هم مگه چقد ميشه پنهان كرد؟
اگه يه ساعت بيكار شديد و هيچي نداشتيد واسه خوندن اينو پيشنهاد ميكنم!
يكيش گفته بود از گندم گندم برويد از جو ز جو،خب وقتي تفكرات درستي نداريم طبيعتا نبايد انتظار خوبي از كارهامون داشته باشيم يكي ديگه اين بود ميگفت ما سعي ميكنيم تفكراتمون را پنهان كنيم ولي نهايتا معلوم ميشه چون تفكراتمون به اعمال تبديل ميشه و اعمال رو هم مگه چقد ميشه پنهان كرد؟
اگه يه ساعت بيكار شديد و هيچي نداشتيد واسه خوندن اينو پيشنهاد ميكنم!
May 19, 2013
One of those books that you can keep as a possession. Short and precise, you can finish it in 2-3 hours but need constant contemplation for the real benefit. There are many good books in market which contain the same message but this book seems quite like something pious written in 1904.
Here it ends with this:
Tempest-tossed souls, wherever you may be, under whatever conditions you may live, know this:
"In the ocean of life the isles of blessedness are smiling, and the sunny shore of your ideal awaits you coming. Keep your hand firmly upon the helm of thought.
In the ship of your soul reclines the commanding Master- he does but sleep; wake him.
Self-control is strength; right thought is mastery; calmness is power.
Say to your heart,"Peace, be still!"
Here it ends with this:
Tempest-tossed souls, wherever you may be, under whatever conditions you may live, know this:
"In the ocean of life the isles of blessedness are smiling, and the sunny shore of your ideal awaits you coming. Keep your hand firmly upon the helm of thought.
In the ship of your soul reclines the commanding Master- he does but sleep; wake him.
Self-control is strength; right thought is mastery; calmness is power.
Say to your heart,"Peace, be still!"
June 9, 2011
Since about 1980 -when I was a young knucklehead at Texas Tech- I've kept Kahlil Gibran's "The Prophet" on my nightstand. There is no better companion on sleepless nights, or at the end of difficult days. Now I will be keeping a copy of James Allen's "As You Think" right next to it.
Quiet, and simply expressed, this edition of "As a Man Thinketh" (produced by Allen's great grandson) is a requisite touchstone for introspection and occassional re-centering.
The Prophet almost always moves me to tears. As You Think makes me feel light and optimistic about the fate of -and direction of- western civlization.
read this book.
Quiet, and simply expressed, this edition of "As a Man Thinketh" (produced by Allen's great grandson) is a requisite touchstone for introspection and occassional re-centering.
The Prophet almost always moves me to tears. As You Think makes me feel light and optimistic about the fate of -and direction of- western civlization.
read this book.
July 2, 2014
کتاب گویای «توهمانی که میاندیشی» را گوش دادم. بجز اعصاب خورد کردن هیچ چیزی نداشت! گوینده حتی یک بار کتاب رو نخونده بود همش تپق میزد و روی سادهترین جملات هم چندین بار جمله خودشو تکرار میکرد! خیلی سعی کردم این ایراد رو نادیده بگیرم ببینم کتاب چی میگه که اون هم چیز جدیدی برای گفتن نداشت!
April 8, 2019
Have you seen those bath bombs that are tiny-miny in size but once you put it into the water,they explode and make your bubble bath the best bath? This book is going to do the exact same thing to your life. A small book with around 95 pages is going to explode your mind and heart and brain and make your life the best life.
As You Think reveals the mantra to success and happiness in all walks of life and the mantra is nothing but YOU, your thoughts, your perception, your choices. You make and break your life.
The title does go with the book because any situation can only serve As You Think it can and that's what the book has to say.
The language is not easy. The words have been used in a very precise manner and a lot of introspection and patience is required to decipher the knowledge.
The kind of effect this book has had on my - oh my my. I feel zen. I would suggest you to read 1-2 pages everyday repetitively in order to get the most of the book.
In the end, just one suggestion - DROP EVERYTHING AND READ THIS BOOK.
As You Think reveals the mantra to success and happiness in all walks of life and the mantra is nothing but YOU, your thoughts, your perception, your choices. You make and break your life.
The title does go with the book because any situation can only serve As You Think it can and that's what the book has to say.
The language is not easy. The words have been used in a very precise manner and a lot of introspection and patience is required to decipher the knowledge.
The kind of effect this book has had on my - oh my my. I feel zen. I would suggest you to read 1-2 pages everyday repetitively in order to get the most of the book.
In the end, just one suggestion - DROP EVERYTHING AND READ THIS BOOK.
December 19, 2011
A must read self-empowerment book. No magic here...just the ultimate truth that "all we achieve and all that we fail to achieve is the direct result of our own thoughts". Definitely a book to revisit often.
June 15, 2007
This is a manual for life. I suggest keeping this on you at all times.
September 17, 2020
"آدمی مسبب شرایط و اوضاع خویش است."
راستش من این قبیل جمله، متنها و کتابها رو کلا قبول ندارم. ولی اگر کتابای این مدلی و انگیزشی رو دوست دارید اینم یکی از هموناست که میگه بخواهید تا به شما داده شود، اگه داده نشد ایمانتان کافی نبوده و اگر اتفاق بدی میافته برا اینه که دلتان پاک نبوده و رنج حاصل تفکرات آلوده شماست و این صحبتا.
راستش من این قبیل جمله، متنها و کتابها رو کلا قبول ندارم. ولی اگر کتابای این مدلی و انگیزشی رو دوست دارید اینم یکی از هموناست که میگه بخواهید تا به شما داده شود، اگه داده نشد ایمانتان کافی نبوده و اگر اتفاق بدی میافته برا اینه که دلتان پاک نبوده و رنج حاصل تفکرات آلوده شماست و این صحبتا.
March 17, 2011
It's one of the greatest books I have ever read about the Law of Attraction. It's a fabulous book, I highly advice to read!
October 10, 2016
ی کتاب در قط و اندازه کوچک ولی مفید:)
June 6, 2021
Varoluşçu psikoloji ile ilgili okuma yaparken bu kitabın bir şekilde önüme çıkmasını kesinlikle alelâde bir tesadüf, tevafuk, şans (adına ne derseniz deyin) olarak değerlendiremiyorum. Başıma tekrarlı bir şekilde gelen bu güzelliklerin anlamını okumaya çalışıyorum sadece. Ya da varoluş ve anlamı arayışında biraz fazla ileri gitmiş de olabilirim, bilmiyorum😊 Başım gözüm üstüne diyor, yeni puzzle parçalarımı bekliyorum😌
December 11, 2018
“We don’t get what we wish and pray for, we get what we justly earn. Our wishes and prayers are only gratified and answered when they harmonize with our thoughts and actions.”
I usually love this kind of thing but this wasn't doing it for me. Possibly a personal type deal.
I usually love this kind of thing but this wasn't doing it for me. Possibly a personal type deal.
July 4, 2014
An extremely small book, some may even call it something of a booklet.
However, the power within this book cannot be overlooked.
An intricate swim in the waters of human thought, and how one might build his own boat to travel upon these waters masterfully, and one day conquer them.
A beautiful inspiration, poetically explaining to people the very simple principles of life and achievements, through the mystic oracles of thoughts.
A highly recommended read, re-read and re-re-read. =)
However, the power within this book cannot be overlooked.
An intricate swim in the waters of human thought, and how one might build his own boat to travel upon these waters masterfully, and one day conquer them.
A beautiful inspiration, poetically explaining to people the very simple principles of life and achievements, through the mystic oracles of thoughts.
A highly recommended read, re-read and re-re-read. =)
August 16, 2012
This book is worth memorizing word for word. It's wisdom is concise, compact and applicable for every occation....I mean, when are we ever not thinking? Think better, act better, get better results. Change your inner experience, change your life.
Read
June 11, 2008Powerful life strategies. Great road map for life. I plan to pass it on to a new high school grad in my family.
January 24, 2016
Self improvement booklet about how our thoughts dictate our actions. It can be summed up in one quote (one of which I'm not sure is even in the reading): As you think, you become.
November 18, 2021
”That human Will, that force unseen,
The offspring of a deathless Soul,
Can hew a way to any goal,
Though walls of granite intervene.” (p. 48)
A must read self-empowerment book! It simply conveys the ultimate truth that "all we achieve and all that we fail to achieve is the direct result of our own thoughts". It seemed to me that James Allen’s thoughts were kind of influenced by Buddhism as he also talks about topics like suffering, harmony with ourselves, and enlightenment. Definitely a book to revisit often in our constantly evolving and progressive life to enhance spiritual, mental, and physical well-being.
The offspring of a deathless Soul,
Can hew a way to any goal,
Though walls of granite intervene.” (p. 48)
A must read self-empowerment book! It simply conveys the ultimate truth that "all we achieve and all that we fail to achieve is the direct result of our own thoughts". It seemed to me that James Allen’s thoughts were kind of influenced by Buddhism as he also talks about topics like suffering, harmony with ourselves, and enlightenment. Definitely a book to revisit often in our constantly evolving and progressive life to enhance spiritual, mental, and physical well-being.
December 21, 2024
یک- مزیت این کتاب در مقایسه با کتابهای مشابه اینکه مقدمه چینی و زیاده گویی نداره، یه راست رفته سر اصل مطلب. مثلاً اگه دارن هاردی یا آنتونی رابینز قرار بود این کتاب رو بنویسن احتمالا به جای سی/چهل صفحه سیصد/چهارصد صفحه مینوشتن.
دو- پیشنهاد میکنم این کتاب رو با ترجمهی هانیه منشی زاده بخونید، خیلی روان و خوب ترجمه کرده. ترجمهی خوشدل به نظرم نامفهومه، کلا ترجمهی گیتی خوشدل خیلی رو اعصاب بود.
دو- پیشنهاد میکنم این کتاب رو با ترجمهی هانیه منشی زاده بخونید، خیلی روان و خوب ترجمه کرده. ترجمهی خوشدل به نظرم نامفهومه، کلا ترجمهی گیتی خوشدل خیلی رو اعصاب بود.
October 2, 2025
Siento que el mensaje del libro es muy vago... básicamente es el titulo "Como pienses será tu vida" explicado con palabras diferentes pero sin una explicación profunda, ni de como mejorar el pensamiento... No me gustó.
libros como el secreto o como hacer que te pasen cosas buenas o si yo puedo tu puedes tienen mayor sustancia que este libro!
libros como el secreto o como hacer que te pasen cosas buenas o si yo puedo tu puedes tienen mayor sustancia que este libro!
July 16, 2017
Nothing but truth!
November 18, 2017
A nugget of good wisdom, think positive and good things can happen, surrounded by a bunch of pseudo-scientific nothingness.
July 1, 2021
Well. If you need to hear, “align your thoughts with what you want and you’ll get it”, then you can get that here in a small bite-sized package.
I didn’t feel the self empowerment here.
I didn’t feel the self empowerment here.
July 30, 2023
Manage your thoughts, the body will follow.
July 20, 2025
a great book that emphasises the role of thoughts. everything in your life is shaped by the the accumulation of thoughts, not by the surrounding circumstances. change happens from inside. keep hold of positive thoughts to create positive change in your life
August 12, 2025
#معرفی_کتاب 8️⃣
📖 عنوان کتاب: #تو_همانی_که_میاندیشی
🌍 عنوان اصلی: As a Man Thinketh
✍️ نویسنده: #جیمز_آلن
📅 سال انتشار: ۱۹۰۳
📚 ژانر: خودشناسی | فلسفه زندگی
📏 حجم: کمتر از ۷۰ صفحه
💡 خلاصه محتوای کتاب:
این کتاب درباره قدرت اندیشه و نقش آن در شکلگیری شخصیت، شرایط زندگی، سلامت و سرنوشت انسان است. نویسنده ذهن را به باغی تشبیه میکند که افکار، بذرهای آن هستند. هر بذری که بکاری، در زندگیات رشد میکند. اگر افکار مثبت و هدفمند داشته باشی، شرایط مطلوب خلق میشود، و اگر افکار منفی و بیهدف داشته باشی، نتیجهاش ناکامی و مشکل خواهد بود.
🎯 مفاهیم کلیدی:
1. 🧠 انسان، حاصل افکار خویش است.
2. 🌐 شرایط بیرونی، انعکاس دنیای درون است.
3. 🎯 هدف مشخص، مسیر زندگی را روشن میکند.
4. 💪 افکار مثبت، موجب سلامت جسم و روان میشوند.
5. ☮️ آرامش ذهنی، بالاترین شکل خردمندی است.
📌 پیام اصلی کتاب:
زندگی، نتیجه مستقیم افکار توست. با تغییر اندیشهها، مسیر زندگی تغییر میکند.
🛠 نکات کاربردی برای زندگی:
🔍 هر روز افکار غالب خود را بررسی و اصلاح کن.
📅 برای رسیدن به هدف، ذهن و عمل باید هماهنگ باشند.
🚪 مراقب ورودیهای ذهن باش؛ هر چیزی را به ذهنت راه نده.
⚖️ مشکلات را با آرامش و منطق مدیریت کن.
💬 ۱۰ جمله کلیدی کتاب:
1. 💭 تو همان چیزی هستی که بیشتر اوقات به آن فکر میکنی.
2. 🪞 افکار، شکلدهنده زندگی هستند.
3. 🌱 بذر افکار مثبت، محصول موفقیت و آرامش میدهد.
4. 🏡 ذهن، باغ زندگی است؛ بذر بد نکار.
5. 🔄 تغییر بیرون، با تغییر درون آغاز میشود.
6. 🎯 موفقیت نتیجه هدف و اندیشه متمرکز است.
7. 🩺 سلامت جسم، بازتاب سلامت فکر است.
8. 🧗 مشکلات، آزمون قدرت ذهناند.
9. 👑 کسی که بر افکارش مسلط است، بر سرنوشتش مسلط است.
10. ☮️ آرامش، اوج قدرت است.
۱۴۰۴/۰۵/۲۱ ۱۰:۱۵ 🚗
امتیاز من: ۵ از ۵ 🥇🏅⭐️
─═┅─₹೫• 🌞📚🌞•೫₹─┅═─
📖 عنوان کتاب: #تو_همانی_که_میاندیشی
🌍 عنوان اصلی: As a Man Thinketh
✍️ نویسنده: #جیمز_آلن
📅 سال انتشار: ۱۹۰۳
📚 ژانر: خودشناسی | فلسفه زندگی
📏 حجم: کمتر از ۷۰ صفحه
💡 خلاصه محتوای کتاب:
این کتاب درباره قدرت اندیشه و نقش آن در شکلگیری شخصیت، شرایط زندگی، سلامت و سرنوشت انسان است. نویسنده ذهن را به باغی تشبیه میکند که افکار، بذرهای آن هستند. هر بذری که بکاری، در زندگیات رشد میکند. اگر افکار مثبت و هدفمند داشته باشی، شرایط مطلوب خلق میشود، و اگر افکار منفی و بیهدف داشته باشی، نتیجهاش ناکامی و مشکل خواهد بود.
🎯 مفاهیم کلیدی:
1. 🧠 انسان، حاصل افکار خویش است.
2. 🌐 شرایط بیرونی، انعکاس دنیای درون است.
3. 🎯 هدف مشخص، مسیر زندگی را روشن میکند.
4. 💪 افکار مثبت، موجب سلامت جسم و روان میشوند.
5. ☮️ آرامش ذهنی، بالاترین شکل خردمندی است.
📌 پیام اصلی کتاب:
زندگی، نتیجه مستقیم افکار توست. با تغییر اندیشهها، مسیر زندگی تغییر میکند.
🛠 نکات کاربردی برای زندگی:
🔍 هر روز افکار غالب خود را بررسی و اصلاح کن.
📅 برای رسیدن به هدف، ذهن و عمل باید هماهنگ باشند.
🚪 مراقب ورودیهای ذهن باش؛ هر چیزی را به ذهنت راه نده.
⚖️ مشکلات را با آرامش و منطق مدیریت کن.
💬 ۱۰ جمله کلیدی کتاب:
1. 💭 تو همان چیزی هستی که بیشتر اوقات به آن فکر میکنی.
2. 🪞 افکار، شکلدهنده زندگی هستند.
3. 🌱 بذر افکار مثبت، محصول موفقیت و آرامش میدهد.
4. 🏡 ذهن، باغ زندگی است؛ بذر بد نکار.
5. 🔄 تغییر بیرون، با تغییر درون آغاز میشود.
6. 🎯 موفقیت نتیجه هدف و اندیشه متمرکز است.
7. 🩺 سلامت جسم، بازتاب سلامت فکر است.
8. 🧗 مشکلات، آزمون قدرت ذهناند.
9. 👑 کسی که بر افکارش مسلط است، بر سرنوشتش مسلط است.
10. ☮️ آرامش، اوج قدرت است.
۱۴۰۴/۰۵/۲۱ ۱۰:۱۵ 🚗
امتیاز من: ۵ از ۵ 🥇🏅⭐️
─═┅─₹೫• 🌞📚🌞•೫₹─┅═─
August 16, 2015
It is a very thin book which deceives us in thinking that it can be read very fast. But every sentence in it is so deep that you cannot help but read and wonder how true it is for your own life. Every sentence has a lesson which you can learn and then realize how wrong you have been thinking, acting and living your life.
It tells you the mantra of a successful life in the simplest manner possible.
It tells you the mantra of a successful life in the simplest manner possible.
December 18, 2016
A quick, inspiring read. Every time I read a book like this I think of people I know that would benefit greatly from reading it as well, but sadly they are usually the people that won't read it. I'll give it to them anyway.
Much of what spoke to me in this book is the rightness of thought and the ability of thought to propel us toward action. Share this book with anyone you know that is feeling a bit lost or down about their luck.
Much of what spoke to me in this book is the rightness of thought and the ability of thought to propel us toward action. Share this book with anyone you know that is feeling a bit lost or down about their luck.
September 4, 2014
"AS YOU THINK" is the best ever SELF EMPOWERMENT guide. Every one must read this book, it is a good guide for success. This book has SEVEN principles for the successful life, Keep this book with you always, pick any principle and read. you will feel energized.
Its Very small, Handy and Great book to READ............
Its Very small, Handy and Great book to READ............
October 7, 2012
An excellent update of the famous "As a Man Thinketh" which has greatly benefited from the light touch of editing for modern readers. Read in parallel with the original.
Small, simple, powerful book - recommended!
Small, simple, powerful book - recommended!
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