Orison Swett Marden 
Pushing to the Front 

“Pushing to the Front” is a 1911 self-help book by Orison Swett Marden that includes true stories of extraordinary achievement from humble beginnings or in the face of significant adverse, specially chosen to inspire the reader and motivate them to realise their full potential in life. Contents include: “The Man and the Opportunity”, “Wanted – A Man”, “Boys with No Chance”, “The Country Boy”, “Opportunities Where You Are”, “Possibilities in Spare Moments”, “How Poor Boys and Girls Go To College”, “Opportunity Confronts You – What Will You Do With It?”, etc. Dr. Orison Swett Marden (1848–1924) was an American author of inspirational books. He wrote primarily on the subject of being successful and founded “SUCCESS” magazine in 1897. Marden’s books deal with attaining a fruitful and well-rounded life, with many of his ideas being based on the New Thought movement.