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Self-Help: With Illustrations of Conduct and Perseverence
Self-Help was one of the great success stories of Victorian publishing. It sold twenty thousand copies in the year of its publication and nearly a quarter of a million by the end of the century. It was translated into many languages, including Japanese.
In the context of the current debate about the de-moralising effects of the welfare state, Self-Help seems as relevant as
...morePaperback, 250 pages
Published
June 1st 1996
by Coronet Books
(first published 1860)
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"Self Help" by Samuel Smiles 1812 - 1904 The United Kingdom написана больше сотни лет назад. Задолго до волны книг по самосовершенствованию. Уже этот факт выделяет "Self Help".
Книги Смайлса были популярны в России до революции. На протяжении пятнадцати лет - с 1866 года - "Саморазвитие" ("Self Help") переиздавалась семь раз, а до 1903 года дополнительно еще трижды!
В подлиннике читать тяжеловато (по крайне мере, мне было не просто). Длинные абзацы, примеры из жизни, которой я не знаю (Англия, 19...more
Книги Смайлса были популярны в России до революции. На протяжении пятнадцати лет - с 1866 года - "Саморазвитие" ("Self Help") переиздавалась семь раз, а до 1903 года дополнительно еще трижды!
В подлиннике читать тяжеловато (по крайне мере, мне было не просто). Длинные абзацы, примеры из жизни, которой я не знаю (Англия, 19...more
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Эта книга необходима тем кто считает что "он не способен" и ему не нравится нынешняя жизнь, для тех кому надоело терять время и кто ленив. Зацепило ? Читайте заметку до конца и получите скан (который не так легко найти (бесплатно) :)
Начал читать #Self-Help от #Samuel #Smiles. Главный тезис : гениальность = труд + решимость. В ней он приводит биографии простых людей
Тезис "Если вы будете ежедневно уделять 20 минут на такое-то дело, то можете достигнуть блестящего успеха" и десяток примеров из биог...more
Начал читать #Self-Help от #Samuel #Smiles. Главный тезис : гениальность = труд + решимость. В ней он приводит биографии простых людей
Тезис "Если вы будете ежедневно уделять 20 минут на такое-то дело, то можете достигнуть блестящего успеха" и десяток примеров из биог...more
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Samuel Smiles's advice can be reduced to three words: Action! Action! Action!
He starts by addressing the mind virus that plagues many people, expecting happiness to come from government or great leaders. Smiles argues for responsibility. If you want to achieve anything worthwhile, it's up to you.
Throughout the rest of the book, he gives mini-biography after mini-biography to illustrate that regardless of where you started in life, your destination is your choice, if you're willing to work hard,...more
He starts by addressing the mind virus that plagues many people, expecting happiness to come from government or great leaders. Smiles argues for responsibility. If you want to achieve anything worthwhile, it's up to you.
Throughout the rest of the book, he gives mini-biography after mini-biography to illustrate that regardless of where you started in life, your destination is your choice, if you're willing to work hard,...more
One of the first ever books to be fundamentally about personal development and self-improvement. It was fascinating to read about old and archaic trades and industries and the secrets behind the people who were successful in them. I couldn't believe the number of examples and stories that had been gathered for this book in just one person's lifetime. By not being able to connect with the types of jobs, industries and roles discussed you are left more able to identify the common key strengths tha...more
Salah satu buku yang paling berpengaruh pada awal Zaman Restorasi Meiji. Bapak Pendidikan Jepang Fukuzawa Yukichi, para pemikir dan intelektual muda Zaman Meiji banyak terinspirasi dari buku ini. Kalimat pengantar "Tuhan tidak akan menolong orang yang tidak menolong dirinya sendiri" menginspirasikan sebuah karakter "kemandirian" dan "perjuangan tanpa kenal menyerah" baik sebagai manusia maupun "bangsa".
One of the oldest inspirational books. I really motivated.
It focuses on our character and ourselves, not to others.
Sometimes, I re-read and take inspiration.
"Heaven helps those who help themselves"
It focuses on our character and ourselves, not to others.
Sometimes, I re-read and take inspiration.
"Heaven helps those who help themselves"
Basically a libertarian manifesto. Work hard, play nice, take care of your body, and don't hoard money. You'll lead a good life.
I heard that this is the most widely read book in the history of Japan. Now I know why they commit seppuku.
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“Many are the lives of men unwritten, which have nevertheless as powerfully influenced civilization and progress as the more fortunate Great whose names are recorded in biography. Even the humblest person, who sets before his fellows an example of industry, sobriety, and upright honesty of purpose in life, has a present as well as a future influence upon the well-being of his country; for his life and character pass unconsciously into the lives of others, and propagate good example for all time to come.”
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