“Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves.” James Allen, a British philosophical writer, is famous for his poetry and motivational books. He is known as the pioneer of the self-help movement. This box set includes: Eight Pillars of Prosperity As a self-help guide, James Allen's Eight Pillars of Prosperity contains essential truths that are valid today as much as they were a century ago when they were penned. This book helps us clarify our thoughts and cement the philosophy by which we can lead our lives to be truly successful and remain prosperous. This building of prosperity rests on eight foundational pillars of virtue —Energy, Economy, Integrity, System, Sympathy, Sincerity, Impartiality, and Self-reliance. Light on Life's Difficulties and Other Works James Allen was one of the most popular writers on inspiration and spirituality at the turn of the 20th century. In this 1912 book, Allen approaches the numerous issues that the world faces from the viewpoint of mind over matter. Most individuals view life as a dark chamber where injuries, disappointments, perplexities, sorrows and sufferings are brought on by a sudden encounter with concepts that are oblivious, and consequently, hard to handle. Yet, when wisdom is brought into a clouded understanding, confusion disappears and obstacles are removed. It is then that one can take comfort in the safety of knowledgeable comprehension. As a Man Thinketh Just like seeds can give shape to a garden, James Allen’s most celebrated work—As a Man Thinketh—delves into how our thoughts shape our minds. In order to a fruitful result, we must nurture and cultivate the attitude for positive and successful outcomes. Equally, weeding out negative and destructive thoughts