A pioneer of the early "New Age" philosophy of New Thought, CHRISTIAN D. LARSON (b. 1874) was an influential prophets of the concept of "the power of positive thinking." Here, in this concise but compelling 1907 work, Larson discusses:. how to gain the confidence you need to succeed. how feeling successful breeds success. how faith in yourself and ambition to succeed are interconnected. how to translate faith and ambition into action. how to tap into the "live wire of the universe". hot to harness the power of thought. and much more.