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Dr. Orison Swett Marden was an American inspirational author who wrote about achieving success in life and founded Success magazine in 1897. His writings discuss common-sense principles and virtues that make for a well-rounded, successful life. Many of his ideas are based on New Thought philosophy.Orison Swett Marden was part of a group called 'The New Thought Movement.' It was a spiritual group that emphasized metaphysical beliefs and personal development. While it had religious overtones, it had at its base infinite insight and intelligence.Marden was influenced and inspired - as were many - by one of the original personal development writers, Samuel Smiles. It's more interesting to note who followed Orison Swett Marden, most notably Napoleon Hill and Dale Carnegie.Orison Swett Marden wrote more than 60 books in a period of 30 years without a word processor, and barely with a typewriter. Also keep in mind that he was an educated person, having graduated from Boston University, Andover Theological Seminary, and Harvard University with an MD and LL.B. degrees. He also went back to school to master oratory skills.