Orison Swett Marden (1850–1924) was an illustrious American author and the founder of Success Magazine. Marden's literary work focuses primarily on personal development, with an emphasis on self-help and motivation. His unique blend of optimism and practicality engendered a genre of inspirational writing. Marden's own life story, embodying the classic rags-to-riches tale, often served as a beacon ...