The Mastery of Destiny

There always has been, a widespread belief in Fate, or Destiny, that is, in an eternal and inscrutable Power which apportions definite ends to all individuals. This belief has arisen from long observation of the facts of life. Persons are conscious that there are certain occurrences which they cannot control, and are powerless to avert. Birth and death, for instance, are inevitable, and many of the incidents of life appear equally inevitable. While people strain themselves for the attainment of certain ends, gradually they become conscious of a Power which seems to be not of themselves, which frustrates their puny efforts, and laughs, as it were, at their fruitless striving and struggle. As men advance in life, they learn to submit to this overruling Power which they do not understand, perceiving only its effects in themselves and the world around them, and they call it by various names, such as God, Providence, Fate, Destiny, etc.

In "The Mastery of Destiny", James Allen, the master of motivation and self-help, leads you through the essential steps to master your destiny and reveals universal principles that can help empower every person.