THE POWER OF CONCENTRATION/COMPLETE
CREATED
BY WISDOM DRAGONS
The Power of Concentration
By
THERON Q. DUMONT
Author of "Personal Magnetism"; "Practical Memory
Training"; "Mental Therapeutics"; "Successful
Salesmanship"; "Master Mind"; etc., etc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. It is of the utmost value to learn how
to concentrate. To make the greatest success of anything you must be able to
concentrate your entire thought upon the idea you are working on. The person
that is able to concentrate utilizes all constructive thoughts and shuts out
all destructive ones. The greatest man would accomplish nothing if he lacked
concentration.
LESSON 1. CONCENTRATION FINDS THE WAY.
Our two natures; one wants to advance; the other wants to pull us back. The one
we concentrate on and develop determines what we will become. How you may
change your whole career and accomplish miracles. We can be completely
controlled by our concentrated thought. How can you make an
"opportunity". One man's opportunity is usually another man's loss. A
very beneficial practice. Why we get back what we give out. A wonderful
encouraging tonic. Every man that is willing to put forth the necessary effort
can be a success. The man that is best prepared to do things. How to make your
services always in demand. How to reach the top. The man selected to manage is
not usually a genius. He does not possess any more talent than others. What he
does possess that others do not. Why a few succeed and so many fail.
LESSON 2. THE SELF-MASTERY. SELF-DIRECTION POWER OF CONCENTRATION.
Very few men possess the power to concentrate as they should. The cause of poor
concentration. A very good practice. Concentration means strength of mind. The
person unable to concentrate never accomplished a great deal. How many weaken
their powers of concentration. How concentration can only be developed. How to
control your every thought, wish and plan. What concentration is. The person
that is able to concentrate gains the Power to control others. Concentration
makes the will and intellect act in unison. Why some people are not magnetic.
When a powerful personal influence is generated. How to become influential. The
cause of spasmodic, erratic concentration. How to centralize your attention. A
quick way to develop concentration. The development of physical and mental
concentration. How to learn a valuable lesson. One of the best ways to
influence another. A good exercise. The real benefit of physical culture
usually lost sight of. How to hold the facilities at work.
LESSON 3. HOW TO GAIN WHAT YOU WANT THROUGH CONCENTRATION. The
mistake made by those that do not understand the power of mental attraction.
How to get what you want. We are not living in a "fairy age." Not the
age for a "dreamer." The secret of getting what you concentrate on.
How a messenger in a bank became its president. "Power to him who power
exerts."
LESSON 4. CONCENTRATION, THE SILENT FORCE THAT PRODUCES RESULTS INALL BUSINESS. The power of thought. An experiment showing the power of thought.
By concentrated thought you can make yourself what you please. How to greatly
increase your efficiency. The face reflects how a person has spent his life.
How to awaken possibilities within, you never dreamed of. How to inspire
confidence in those you deal with. The value of concentrating your thoughts in
the proper channels. How to attract the good things without a, great effort. By
concentration you can revolutionize your life and gain happiness greater than
you can imagine.
LESSON 5. HOW CONCENTRATED THOUGHT LINKS ALL HUMANITY TOGETHER.
How you may become successful. The barriers to success can be controlled. How
to realize your fondest ambitions. How to overcome destructive forces. How to
become the master of circumstances. Through concentration you can mold your
environment. You can get what you want. Sowing the thought seeds of success.
Mind forces that are hardly dreamed of at present. A method for removing
unfavorable conditions. Concentration makes you happy and gives you plenty to
do.
LESSON 6. THE TRAINING OF THE WILL TO DO.
The great secret of any accomplishment. Everything Is possible today. The inner
energy that controls all conscious acts. How you can become a genius. A mighty
force at your disposal. Rules that will make you a "man" among men.
The spirit that wins. Concentration develops determination and perseverance.
Some special instructions. What will power is. You have as strong a will as
anyone. You determine your own fate. The importance of learning to use your
will.
LESSON 7. THE CONCENTRATED MENTAL DEMAND. The
attitude of the mind affects the expression of the face. The wonderful power of
the concentrated mental demand. How to desire something and exclude all
distracting thoughts. The silent force of wonderful power within all of us. How
to make plans work out. The mightiest power in the world is free for you to
use. The motive power which supplies the energies necessary for achievement.
LESSON 8. CONCENTRATION GIVES MENTAL POISE.
The man that can concentrate is well poised. What you must do to be successful
today. Concentration that is dangerous. How to make those you come in contact
with feel as you do. The man that becomes a power in the world. You can control
your life and actions. Successful lives are the concentrated lives. Why people
do not get what they "concentrate" on.
LESSON 9. CONCENTRATION CAN OVERCOME BAD HABITS.
Habit is but a powerful enemy and wonderful ally of concentration. Most people
are controlled through the power of habit. Most people are imitators and
copiers of their past selves. All physical impressions are the carrying out of
the actions of the will and intellect. How everyone could be made happier and
successful. Some wonderful maxims. Habit the deepest law of human nature. How
to overcome undesirable habits. Some special instructions by Dr. Oppenheim.
LESSON 10. BUSINESS RESULTS GAINED THROUGH CONCENTRATION. A
successful business not the result of chance. Failure not caused by luck. The
intense desire that is necessary to make a business a success. Those that
achieve permanent success deserve it. The man that is able to skilfully manage
his business. How to realize your ambition. The successful business attitude.
Your opinion should be as good as any one else. How many ruin their judgment.
The man that gets the best results. A successful business not hard to build up;
may be built up In a few years now whereas formerly it took a lifetime. How to
do more and better work. How to attract the ideas thought out by others. Many
attract forces and Influences that they should not. Broaden the visions of
those you come in contact with.
LESSON 11. CONCENTRATE ON COURAGE.
Lack of courage creates financial, as well as mental and moral difficulties.
The man without courage attracts all that is contemptible, weakening,
demoralizing and destructive. It is just as easy to be courageous as cowardly.
Courage concentrates the mental forces on the task at hand. Cowardice
dissipates both mental and moral forces. How to banish doubts. No one knows
what they can do until they try. Once you understand the law everything is
possible. How to build up courage to do as you wish. Difficulties soon melt
away before the courageous.
LESSON 12. CONCENTRATE ON WEALTH. No
one was intended to be poor. Through wealth we can uplift ourselves and
humanity. Uncongenial and unpleasant conditions are not conducive to proper
thought. First step toward acquiring wealth. Most men of all ages have been
comparatively rich. Wealth not altogether the result of being industrious. No
one can become wealthy from his earnings. Why some have to be taught such painful
lessons. How many attract poverty instead of riches. Why it is necessary to
give a fair exchange for what we receive. How to make your society not only
agreeable to others but sought after.
LESSON 13. YOU CAN CONCENTRATE, BUT WILL YOU? All
have the ability to concentrate. More ability not used than is used. Sometimes
only a trifle keeps one from becoming a success. The fault is all your own. How
to discover the cause if you are not making good. Make conditions favorable and
do not expect them to shape themselves. Stumbling blocks but stepping stones.
Hard Passages can be bridged if you just concentrate on them. Why more people
do not succeed. Don't be afraid of a rebuff. The man that knows no such thing
as failure. Be ready for an opportunity when it comes, No circumstances can
keep the determined man from succeeding.
LESSON 14. ART OF CONCENTRATING WITH PRACTICAL EXERCISE. A
daily habit will wonderfully increase your concentration. Seeing yourself as
you would like to be. Instruction of the greatest importance. The great
creative spirit of the universe. Why things manifest as they do. The cosmic
intelligence. A most desired state. How to receive messages from the universal
mind. How to develop power, unknown to you before. Make your mind a powerful
transmitter of thought. The best time to practice concentration exercises. How
to rejuvenate every cell of your brain and body. An exercise that will give you
a self-poised manner. Instead of a nervous strained appearance. Concentrating
on the powers within. Concentration will save your energy. How to keep from
getting irritable or nervous. The Eastern way of concentrating. Exercise in
controlling desires.
LESSON 15. CONCENTRATE SO YOU WILL NOT FORGET. Why
people forget. An easy way to remember. How to deepen your impression. Exercise
in Memory Concentration.
LESSON 16. HOW CONCENTRATION CAN FULFILL YOUR DESIRE. The
desire to do implies the ability to do. Man has within him the power to gratify
his every wish. If you have been unable to satisfy your longings, it is time
you learn how to use your God-given powers. Priceless knowledge and unlimited
possibilities within you that Is foreign to most people. How to concentrate on
what you want and get it. The miraculous help we apparently receive at times.
How one man started a business on thirteen cents and in six years built up a
business that pays him $6,000 a year. When you put forth the necessary
concentrated effort you will receive great help from unknown sources.
LESSON 17. IDEALS DEVELOPED BY CONCENTRATION.
Your happiness and success depends upon your ideals. A valuable lesson. Through
concentration we can work out our ideals In physical life. What a different
world this would be if we would build the right kind of ideals. Every time you
change your ideal you think differently. Life is one continuous unfoldment. You
can be happy every step of its way or miserable as you please. How our grandest
thoughts come to us.
LESSON 18. MENTAL CONTROL THROUGH CREATION. An
inventor's vision. Why It is easy to project your thoughts to another. How your
mental powers can draw to you forces of a helpful nature. The big business man
must possess mental power of control. How to make a friend or relative succeed.
How to generate enthusiasm and the spirit of success. Your environment is either
helpful or harmful. Mental starvation. How to instil your thoughts and ideas
into others. Influence that must be shaken off before you can advance. Our
attitude has more to do with success than you realize.
LESSON 19. A CONCENTRATED WILL DEVELOPMENT. A
most effective and practical method of developing the Will. Practical
exercises. Will training without exercises. Will-power can overcome big
obstacles. The Will to win. Man an unknown quality until his powers are
developed. Ability plentiful, but organizing, initiative and creative power not
so plentiful. The driving force within.
LESSON 20. CONCENTRATION REVIEWED. Those
unable to concentrate will generally suffer from poverty and unhappiness, The
best instructor will only help you to the extent you put it into practice.
Gaining the mastery of your work, life powers and forces. Concentrate the
dominant quality that makes men successful. Everyone can learn to concentrate
better. An experiment to try. Final instructions.
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