Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

The Message of a Master

Rate this book
The Message of a Master is a popular inspirational story written by author John McDonald. Originally published in the early 20th century, this work has been considered one of the most important stories of success and has been widely used as a motivational book by leaders in business and other fields. Are you seeking wealth? success? inspiration? Than The Message of a Master is being published with helping you grow, succeed and motivate you so that you may turn your dreams and goals into reality.

68 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1929

27 people are currently reading
660 people want to read

About the author

John McDonald

18 books11 followers
There is more than one Goodreads author with this name.

John McDonald (1906-1998) was an editor and writer for Fortune magazine for three decades and the ghostwriter for Alfred P. Sloan's My Years with General Motors. He was also the author of books on business, game theory, and fly fishing.

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
115 (55%)
4 stars
49 (23%)
3 stars
32 (15%)
2 stars
7 (3%)
1 star
3 (1%)
Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
Profile Image for Satish.
16 reviews12 followers
July 19, 2014
One of good book, i have ever read. Its a very small book that anyone can finish this book in one reading. But its content or theme is so high that it would touch your heart and prompt you to think again upon the way of life you are living, help you track down the reason of failure in your life.

I would suggest its a good book to read and change the way of life we are living to achieve success.
Profile Image for Vinoth Srinivasan.
207 reviews
January 12, 2015
The best self help book I have read so far and it will stay close to my heart forever. The thoughts on the word "I" , the concept of MIND and the comparison of the seed to mind were awesome. A must read.
Profile Image for Thomas White.
4 reviews2 followers
February 16, 2015
MUST READ for anyone who is committed to creating the fullest life possible.
Profile Image for Luigino Bottega.
Author 7 books17 followers
August 25, 2021
Up until the moment we decide to change and have the aptitude to begin and follow new daily routines, our Self-realization will be locked inside the limits of our potential.
Inspiring book!
396 reviews1 follower
July 5, 2018
The Message of a Master

I am so glad that I found this book in ebook form, because I kept losing my printed copy. I really love this book as the message is simple but all so powerful.
Profile Image for Istvan Peter.
22 reviews
August 9, 2017
If I knew it was a "Law of Attraction" sort of book I wouldn't have ordered it at the first place. Didn't get any new ideas from it...
Profile Image for Liz.
7 reviews1 follower
November 9, 2017
Remarkable little book. Read it slowly.
135 reviews3 followers
January 2, 2019
I will test and come back to it. The style quite 19th century, provide the old fashion style though interfere, at times, with relevancy to our times.
Profile Image for Giacomo Mantani.
88 reviews3 followers
February 8, 2019
One of my father's favorite books. A present where it is the thought that counts more then the content itself, imho.
Profile Image for Virtuals Alibi.
6 reviews
January 19, 2023
The message for me is clear, behave as if you believe and thus be open to the opportunities that life offers you.
Profile Image for Ang.
1 review
August 18, 2024
Short and precise. Really gets you thinking about how you’ve been living your life.
Profile Image for Sam Klemens.
253 reviews33 followers
February 1, 2017
This book is so tiny, and yet absolutely profound. If you follow the wisdom inside I have no doubt success will be the result. I practically want to get some of the best quotes tattooed on my arm. Perhaps I won't go to such extremes, but that's how I feel about this book.

It contains a few of the essential lessons of Think and Grow Rich, but in a much shorter format.

Power-pack-super-combo: Think and Grow Rich, Message of a Master, Slight Edge.

Read and apply all three, and your life will be amazing.
Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews

Can't find what you're looking for?

Get help and learn more about the design.