James Allen (1864–1912) was a British philosophical writer famous for writing many early inspirational books and poetry, as well as being a pioneer of the self-help movement. In this 1907 work, Allen continues his quest to reveal the true path to success in a world full of obstacles. Characteristically, he advises on both the spiritual and the practical, helping the reader understand the power of thought and use it to achieve success and prosperity. With timeless tips and invaluable lessons, “The Path of Prosperity” will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in changing their life by increasing their wealth. Contents include: “The Lesson Of Evil”, “The World A Reflex Of Mental States”, “The Way Out Of Undesirable Conditions”, “The Silent Power Of Thought: Controlling And Directing One’s Forces”, “The Secret Of Health, Success And Power”, “The Secret Of Abounding Happiness”, “The Realization Of Prosperity”, etc. James Allen is best remembered for his work, “As a Man Thinketh”, which has remained in mass-production since it was first published in in 1903, and has been a constant source of inspiration to people around the world. Other notable works by this author include: “Through the Gate of Good; or, Christ and Conduct” (1903), “Byways of Blessedness” (1904), and “Out from the Heart” (1904). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

The faster the world moves, the more important it becomes to slow down and look within for what makes us truly happy. If you measure success by the quality of your life rather than just by material achievements, then the timeless wisdom of this book will speak directly to your heart and soul. For more than fifty years, this classic inspirational guide has helped hundreds of thousands of people to move through obstacles and invite all-round success fully into their lives.

There's Gold Dust in the Air for You! This book is the result of several recent recessions and many years of lean living. Nobody likes recessions and nobody likes lean living--and indeed nobody should like them. For fifteen years I tried to find such a book as this one. During those years of searching the book shelves, I found that there are many books which give various success ideas, but in none of them did I find a set of compact, simple laws for assuring success. I began searching for a book such as this after having been widowed and left with a small son to rear and educate. Since I had no training for work and no means of income, I would have given anything to have known then about the power of prosperous thinking. For a while I experienced depression, ill health, loneliness, financial lack and a sense of complete failure. It seemed that the whole world was against me, and that everything I did went wrong. But with my son to provide for, I could not settle for failure. I had to succeed for his sake as well as for my own. Finally, when I was at my lowest ebb emotionally, physically, and financially, I learned about the power of thought as an instrument for success or failure. I came to realize that failure is basically the result of failure thinking. I learned that the right use of my mind could become the key to healthy, happy, prosperous, successful living. As soon as I grasped this wonderful success secret, the tide began to change! The Birth of Prosperous Thinking You've heard much in recent years about positive thinking. Out of the recessions and lean years another term has been born--"prosperous thinking." The word "prosper" means "to flourish, succeed, thrive, to experience favorable results." You are prosperous to the degree that you are experiencing peace, health, and plenty in your world. While prosperous thinking means many things to people, basically it gives you the power to make your dreams come true, whether those dreams are concerned with better health, increased financial success, a happier personal life, more education and travel, or a deeper spiritual life. This book plainly shows how prosperous thinking has helped people in every walk of life to experience these results. Furthermore, it shows how prosperous thinking can do these things for you, too! As you read this book, chapter by chapter, you will automatically begin to develop the power of prosperous thinking and, almost as easily, you will begin to reap a harvest of prosperous results. The Salesman with the Golden Touch Years ago, a salesman used the power of prosperous thinking, although he may not consciously been aware of it. When people asked him, "How's business?" he always gave this standard answer: "Business is wonderful because there's gold dust in the air!" For him it certainly seemed to be so--every contact became a sale. After a while, whenever his name was mentioned, people always said, "Yes, everything he touches turns to gold." That salesman was right. There is gold dust in the air--for you, for me, for everyone. Psychologists and metaphysicians know about the gold dust. They declare that man forms his world from the rich, unlimited substance within him and around him through his thoughts, emotions, words and actions. And so let us proceed in confidence, knowing that there is gold dust in the air--and that there is gold dust everywhere. As you begin reading this book, no matter what the conditions of your life may now be, do so in this attitude of mind: There is gold dust in the air--for me. Now proceed quickly to the following pages where you will learn the exciting gold dust secrets of countless others. (from the Introduction)