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purpose, backed by a definite plan. Study the record of any man who achieves
noteworthy success, and you will observe that he has control over his own mind,
moreover, that he exercises that control and directs it toward the attainment of
definite objectives. Without this control, success is not possible.

"FIFTY-SEVEN" FAMOUS ALIBIS
By Old Man IF
People who do not succeed have one distinguishing trait in common. They know
all the reasons for failure, and have what they believe to be air-tight alibis to ex-
plain away their own lack of achievement.
Some of these alibis are clever, and a few of them are justifiable by the facts. But
alibis cannot be used for money. The world wants to know only one thing-HAVE
YOU ACHIEVED SUCCESS?
A character analyst compiled a list of the most commonly used alibis. As you read
the list, examine yourself carefully, and determine how many of these alibis, if
any, are your own property.
Remember, too, the philosophy presented in this book makes every one of these
alibis obsolete.
IF I didn't have a wife and family . . .
IF I had enough "pull" . . .
IF I had money . . .

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IF I had a good education . . .
IF I could get a job . . .
IF I had good health . . .
IF I only had time . . .
IF times were better . . .