If you’ve read my recent posts, you may recall my telling you about the Mastermind Community I recently joined. Russell Brunson put together this success-oriented group that’s been a game-changer in my life.

One of the best benefits of having access to Brunson’s Secrets of Success Mastermind Group is the virtual key ring you get to his vault of priceless information consisting of the published and unpublished works of some of the greatest thinkers, philosophers, and entrepreneurs of the past two centuries.

Today I’d like to share a story I came across in the virtual vault on Orison Marden.

You may or may not know that Orison Swett Marden was the founder of Success Magazine and a pioneer in the self-help movement in the late 1800s and into the turn of the century. Marden came from a small town but morphed into so much more, eventually becoming a renowned author and editor.

One of Marden's most significant contributions was the founding of Success Magazine in 1897. This groundbreaking publication was and still is today, a beacon of inspiration for anyone seeking personal and professional growth. In the Magazine, Marden highlighted the principles of success, motivation, and self-improvement, a trend that has continued into the magazine’s publications that are still wildly successful today.

Marden believed everyone has the potential to achieve greatness. Through the pages of Success Magazine, he shared wisdom from great leaders and practical advice on how to live a successful life, enjoy a fulfilling career, and become an effective leader. His writings resonated with readers, encouraging them to tap into their inner strengths and overcome challenges on their path to success.

"Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them."   - Orison Marden.

This quote sums up Marden's philosophy. He was all about encouraging individuals to take initiative and create their own opportunities. He believed in the power of positive thinking and how the right mindset can help anyone looking to achieve their business and personal goals.

Marden's teachings continue to offer valuable insights almost 100 years after his passing. In today's fast-paced world, Marden’s advice to entrepreneurs lives on and the echoes of his advice from so long ago can still be found in its folds:

Advice such as:

• Embrace resilience by acknowledging setbacks as being nothing more than inevitable opportunities to learn and grow.
• Maintain a positive outlook even in the face of adversity. The power of positive thinking should be your guiding principle for forging your path in the business world.
• Rather than waiting for the perfect moment, seize the opportunities that present themselves. Create your success by recognizing and acting on the potential within everyday situations.

Orison Swett Marden's legacy lives on and inspires us today thanks to his role in shaping Success Magazine. If you’d like to learn more about Marden and gain access to many of his works, Russell Brunson has made this easy for you by allowing you access to his Secrets of Success Mastermind Community. Membership in this community is open to those who wish to gain a competitive advantage by studying and applying the works of people like Orison Marden.

Membership gives you access to the digital vault, which holds a treasure trove of published and unpublished works from some of the past hundred years' greatest thinkers, philosophers, and entrepreneurs.

To claim your spot in this group, all you need do is go to www.hillbookclub.com. Take advantage of this opportunity, and you’ll join a community of like-minded high achievers. You’ll have the chance to do a deep-dive study into the philosophy of success and personal growth.