02305cam a22003373u 4500 12887 UtSlPG 20260610133315.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17013235 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BJ Fairbanks, Douglas, 1883-1939 Laugh and Live Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Includes: "A 'Close-Up' of Douglas Fairbanks, by George Creel, reprinted from Everybody's magazine..." Release date is 2004-07-12 Produced by Steven desJardins and Distributed Proofreaders. "Laugh and Live" by Douglas Fairbanks is a motivational self-help book written during the early 20th century. The work emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive outlook on life and harnessing the power of laughter to foster happiness and success. Fairbanks proposes that happiness is a state of mind accessible to everyone, encouraging readers to embrace laughter as a natural remedy for challenges and to cultivate a proactive and energetic approach to living. The opening of "Laugh and Live" sets the tone for Fairbanks's ethos, arguing that laughter is not just a reaction, but a deliberate act that contributes to overall well-being. He asserts that happiness comes from within and encourages readers to start their day with a laugh, underscoring the physiological benefits of humor, such as improved blood circulation and mental clarity. The author invites readers to examine their own lives and habits, suggesting that self-analysis and physical activity are crucial for happiness and success. This early section establishes a framework for the ideas Fairbanks will expand upon throughout the book, focusing on self-improvement through a positive mindset and the power of community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Happiness Creel, George, 1876-1953 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12887 54281 54281