James Allen's The Path to Prosperity

by James Allen

There is a path to permanent prosperity and peace, free from worry and fear! And the best news is, you already have the tools at your disposal to access the true riches that await you. If you will commit to improving your inner life, you can create the outward life that you want. In The Path to Prosperity, James Allen, author of the bestselling personal development classic As a Man Thinketh, reveals the source of true and lasting prosperity—and the reasons why so many individuals who are chasing success are instead meeting with failure and misery. Most people are seeking self-serving ends—money, power, influence, importance—but by grasping for “more” they are left empty and dissatisfied. This book is for those who sense that real success is not a number or a title; it is a mental state. As you build your destiny, you will to remove the destructive forces in your life through the power of thoughtYour ability to attract positive people and circumstances into your lifeHow to overcome negative thinking and cultivate calmness and tranquilityWhy desire is actually holding you back from successHow to obtain prosperity through service and good stewardshipThis modernized version of The Path to Prosperity provides easily digestible lessons, followed by topics for further reflection and discussion questions that will help you individually or collectively work through life’s biggest questions in a practical, energizing way. When you have gained the understanding that comes from learning and applying these lessons, you will be in a position to create your own life—your own circumstances. You will be able to change evil into good and write, with a master hand, the story of your destiny. 

111 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 19, 2022

About the author

The James Allen Free Library

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".