Self Development Collection: The Art of War, As a Man Thinketh, Tao Te Ching, The Manual, and Self Reliance

The Art of War, As a Man Thinketh, Tao Te Ching, The Manual, and Self Reliance are five historical works that deal with self-development. The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese text that deals with military strategy and has influenced both Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, and legal strategy. As a Man Thinketh by James Allen is a self-help book. It was described by Allen as “dealing with the power of thought, and particularly with the use and application of thought to happy and beautiful issues. I have tried to make the book simple, so that all can easily grasp and follow its teaching, and put into practice the methods which it advises. It shows how, in his own thought-world, each man holds the key to every condition, good or bad, that enters into his life, and that, by working patiently and intelligently upon his thoughts, he may remake his life, and transform his circumstances”. The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu is an ancient Chinese text. It is comprised of