Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Emerson was probably one of the first motivational speakers this country produced. Beginning in 1833 and continuing throughout his life Emerson derived considerable income from the activity.

Wallace Wattles in “The Science of Getting Rich” lists Emerson as an influence and suggests it might be useful to read his works. Included here are Emerson’s Essays on Compensation, Success, and Intellect.

Although the language of Emerson’s works is old fashioned, his ideas are as timely as ever. In a time when the nation is challenged Emerson’s ideas are more needed than ever.

Emerson is widely searched for today on the internet and many people spell his name as Emmerson, with searches like: ralph waldo emmerson, what is success

However you search for him, Emerson is the master of success motivational poems and essays.  As time goes by we will be adding more of Emerson’s works here because he is one of the Granddaddy’s of success.