Making Life Worth While
by OpenStories
Original author: Douglas Fairbanks
"Making Life Worth While" by Douglas Fairbanks is an inspirational self-help book written in the early 20th century. The text reflects Fairbanks' optimistic views on how individuals can lead fulfilling lives by engaging in self-improvement, pursuing knowledge, and fostering a proactive approach to life. It encapsulates themes relevant to personal development, happiness, and the pursuit of one's passions. In this book, Fairbanks shares his insights on various aspects of life, including the importance of mental health, the value of initiative, and self-discipline. He addresses common obstacles to personal fulfillment, such as complacency and half-hearted efforts, encouraging readers to adopt a vigorous and enthusiastic mindset. Through anecdotes, reflections, and practical advice, he emphasizes that making life worthwhile requires consistent engagement with one's goals, the nurturing of intellectual curiosity, and commitment to personal values and relationships, ultimately culminating in a life of purpose and joy.
Making Life Worth While, by Douglas Fairbanks. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #48565.
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19 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter298 words
- 2.Chapter I: Little Grains of Sand786 words
- 3.Chapter II: As the Twig Is Bent671 words
- 4.Chapter III: The New Order of Living1,019 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Feeding the Intellect727 words
- 6.Chapter V: Backing Up the Flag709 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Half-Baked Knowledge540 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Harnessing the Brain735 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Exalting the Ego699 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Genius Plus Initiative497 words
- 11.Chapter X: The Big Four764 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Applying the Rule of Reason1,350 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Through Difficulties to the Stars411 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: In Answer to Many Friends1,276 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: Things That Money Won’t Buy478 words
- 16.Chapter XV: The Boy Across the Sea448 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: Superior--Superiority--Super745 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: When the Boys Come Home515 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: Regeneration759 words