After overcoming an illness by what he believed to be subliminal means Robert Collier became fascinated with the power of the mind and how it can be used to create success in every area of life. Collier believed that one's subconscious mind is like a sleeping giant and once awoken it can bring fame, fortune and happiness. He set to work on a series of psychology texts and The Secret of the Ages, released in 1926, was the first to explore this theory. It was a runaway best-seller. In the book Collier plots the course his readers need to follow in order to achieve their ultimate goals. Karen McCreadie's brilliant interpretation of Collier's book illustrates the timeless nature of Collier's theories and brings the original to life with twenty-first century examples. Today's readers will discover: The power of intuition; The good news for couch potatoes; How thought is the direction but emotion the fuel; Why invisible things really matter; That age is irrelevant. Collier was one of America's original success gurus. Full of wise, unusual advice and offering a sideways look at the world The Secret of the Ages continues to open our eyes to our individual potential and show us how to make the most of our lives. This interpratation of Robert Collier's The Secret of the Ages is not a substitute for the original. Its purpose is simply to illustrate the timeless nature of Collier's insights into human potential by bringing them to life in a contemporary context. Karen McCreadie's inspired and inspiring reworking of The Secret of the Ages is an entertaining and practical guide to one of the most influential self-help books of all time.