Where did the personal-development movement begin—and why have ideas about thought, character, purpose and achievement remained influential for centuries?

In this episode, Case traces the movement from ancient philosophy and Benjamin Franklin’s system of self-improvement through Samuel Smiles, New Thought, James Allen, Napoleon Hill, Dale Carnegie, Norman Vincent Peale, Stephen Covey and the modern personal-growth industry.

Discover how industrialization, social mobility and entrepreneurship helped transform self-improvement into a worldwide movement; which messages have survived; and where personal-development teaching can go too far.

As the economy transforms to AI driven processes, entrepreneurship is going to become more prominent and important. And those who are driven to be entrepreneurs will need to understand more about success, habits and how to transform yourself, before you can transform your life. This episode also previews Secret Knowledge Revealed, a new Ready Entrepreneur series examining the original ideas behind some of history’s most influential success teachings—and translating them into practical principles for aspiring entrepreneurs today.

To have an enjoyable life in our global, advanced tech society, create value. To have the business, career, finances and lifestyle you desire, follow a proven path that has delivered in good times and bad. The path of entrepreneurship. And online entrepreneurship is the fast track for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Learn the skills, access the resources and be inspired to live the life of your dreams right here on the Ready Entrepreneur podcast

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