Publisher Description

"You can be a bigger person than you are," promises William H. Danforth, "and I am going to prove it to you." The founder of the Ralston-Purina company, Danforth envisioned life as a checkerboard and developed a four-square philosophy, in which individuals must balance mental, physical, social, and religious needs to achieve a fulfilling, successful life. In this slim motivational volume, he offers you an irresistible challenge to fulfill your potential by taking risks. Recently hailed by The Christian Science Monitor as one of the ten best self-help books of all time, I Dare You! is geared toward young adults but resonates with all ages. Danforth's "dares" promote a willingness to seize opportunities and strive harder, developing a sense of adventure and a growing number of accomplishments. The author discusses the cultivation of strength, creativity, and character, and he encourages continuous learning and improvement. I Dare You! has served as an inspiration to generations of readers who took Danforth's words to heart, bettering themselves and sharing the fruits of their success with others. AUTHOR: William H. Danforth (1870–1955) founded the Ralston-Purina company in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1894. The company's checkerboard logo emerged from Danforth's personal concept of a balanced four-square existence, encompassing life's physical, mental, social, and religious aspects.

Table of Contents

Contents Foreword Preface I Dare You! You Can Be Bigger Than You Are Are You One of the Priceless Few? I Dare You to Adventure I Dare You to Do Things Now for the Start I Dare You to Be Strong I Dare You to Think Creatively I Dare You to Develop a Magnetic Personality I Dare You to Build Character I Dare You to Share Launch Out into the Deep I Dare and Share

Long Description

Recently hailed by The Christian Science Monitor as one of the ten best self-help books of all time, this slim volume challenges readers to take risks. Danforth, founder of the Ralston-Purina company, expounds upon his four-square philosophy, in which individuals must balance mental, physical, social, and religious needs to achieve a fulfilling, successful life. Generations of readers have taken this book to heart and shared its teachings with others.

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