A Storehouse of Free Classic Personal Development Ebooks
One of my favorite bloggers, Marelisa of The Abundance Blog, has done a recent post linking to 50—count ‘em, FIFTY—free ebooks covering a wide range of classic personal development works from the early 20th century.
There’s some good stuff over there. I would suggest that readers begin with Wallace D. Waddles’ books (nos. 10-12 on her list). During an earlier post (Is Opportunity Monopolized?), we discussed one of the many profound and important questions he asked in his books. I’m impressed by the points that Mr. Waddles raised, and I plan to discuss more of them in future posts.
**Writing Biz Angle For Aspiring Information Marketers** One popular technique is to use free, public domain works to supplement one’s own info products. They can be given away as a free bonus when customers buy other products, used to encourage up-sells (“would you like fries with that?”), or sold as separate products themselves. For more about this technique, see this and the New York Times news story, On Ebay, Some Profit By Selling What’s Free.
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OMG! OMG!! I’m so excited!! I don’t know where to begin!! Ooh thank u, sista!!
Miss V,
{chuckling} You’re welcome!
Well, I suggest that readers begin with Mr. Waddles’ book, The Science of Getting Rich. This book formed much of the inspiration for The Secret. Incidentally, I’m not a fan of The Secret, but I try to keep an open mind with materials that might be helpful. I take what’s useful and discard the rest. I’ve found Mr. Waddles’ books to be extremely helpful!
Ladies, it’s NOT enough to simply stop eating “rotten food.” The rotten food has to be replaced with healthy, delicious food. Turn your attention to people, places, things and ideas that are BENEFICIAL.
Peace, blessings and solidarity.
Thanks for this and continuing to share such vital resources. We need it!!
Thank you for sharing!
Peace
Faith and Tee,
You’re welcome!
Peace, blessings and solidarity.
Thank you so much for the link to the ebooks, Khadija. My summer reading list is officially full now. lol!
This is the reason I have always considered your bw empowerment message to be the most powerful of all. Your message is all emcompassing and so are your recommended reading materials. You are an amazing sista, with an intellect to match. I will continue to support your work.
SweetSoulSister,
{blushing} Thank you so much for your kind words, support, and encouragement! I truly appreciate it. I’m just “paying it forward” for all the life-enhancing things I’ve learned from other BWE bloggers, and readers like you!
Peace, blessings and solidarity.
Thanks Khadija!
These look like some really helpful books. I will be downloading them. I will pass the website and list on to some of my friends offline as well. Even if many are NOT ready for the whole BWE angle – they can at least get some understanding.
Thank you for these resources!
Zoe1231 and Tertiaryanna,
You’re welcome!
Peace, blessings and solidarity.
Khadija THank you THank you Thank you for that “Ebay” story.
This NY Times story is just another indication that you can do anything in this wonderful country and have your dreams come true.
I read this story and saw how this young man who burns DVDs of Free films that are available for free online is making enough money to make all that effort worth it for him!
I mean really – it sounds like this guy spends the same 40 plus hour work week downloading and burning movies and doing the research that maybe other people dont want to do nor have the time to do. It is simply Business 101 – find and or create a supply and the demand will follow! Wow – America at it’s best!
Thanks for sharing such an encouraging story.
MsMellody,
You’re welcome!
You said, “This NY Times story is just another indication that you can do anything in this wonderful country and have your dreams come true.”
Indeed! I’m always amazed by all the various opportunities that exist in the US (and similarly situated countries); especially with the new technology. If you’re living in the West, or the industrialized parts of Asia, this point in the 21st century is a VERY good time to be alive! Even with an economic downturn, there are still so many wide-open opportunities for those who are industrious enough to take advantage of them. It’s all truly miraculous.
Expect Success!