Successward: A Young Man's Book for Young Men

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bok, Edward William, 1863-1930

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Successward: A Young Man's Book for Young Men" by Edward W. Bok is a motivational guide aimed at young men, written in the late 19th century. The book seeks to address the misconceptions surrounding success, emphasizing that it is achievable for every individual with honorable intentions, not just the fortunate or wealthy. Bok's intention is to empower readers with practical advice, self-reflection, and principles to build a successful life based on integrity and personal understanding. The opening of this work lays the groundwork for its core message by underscoring the importance of self-awareness for young men embarking on their careers. Bok argues that true success stems from a correct understanding of oneself, as well as a clear vision of what success really means beyond financial gain or social recognition. He encourages young men to explore their passions and potential while highlighting that success is ultimately defined by one's ability to complete tasks meaningfully, regardless of one's role or position in society. Through practical examples and guidance, he illustrates how character, ambition, and responsible choices play a crucial role in shaping a fulfilling life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-08-14