Unlock the power of study as the sure path to success.
This classic address argues that lifelong learning, disciplined effort, and patient application are the true foundations of achievement. Delivered to a university graduating class, it urges readers to value study over showy genius and to embrace steady work as the reliable route to lasting results. Drawing on history and literature, the talk contrasts bold ideas with practical practice, inviting readers to reflect on how deep preparation shapes character and destiny.
- Learn why study, not merely talent, carries ideas from thought to impact.
- See how historical figures built lasting achievement through repeated effort and reflection.
- Explore a persuasive case for turning education into a daily, purposeful habit.
- Gain motivation to persevere through obstacles by focusing on steady progress.
Ideal for students, lifelong learners, and anyone seeking a clear, grounded perspective on the relationship between effort and success.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the widely held belief that natural genius is a force that can propel someone to the highest echelons of success without the necessity for study and deliberate effort. The author seeks to dispel this myth by presenting the perspective that genius is nothing more than the power of application - the tendency and willingness to work hard and persevere in learning. The book draws on numerous examples from history and literature, including the likes of Galileo, Newton, Watt, Demosthenes, Cicero, Mirabeau, Patrick Henry, Dante, Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, and Byron, to illustrate how the most celebrated minds have invariably been distinguished by habits of thorough and patient application. It emphasizes that all great achievements, regardless of whether they are in philosophy, poetry, science, or art, are the direct result of deep study and sustained intellectual effort. This book's insights will challenge the traditional notion of genius as an innate, almost magical quality and promote a greater appreciation for the transformational power of hard work and dedication. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330970409_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330970409
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330970409
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)