The Power of Concentration, by Theron Q. Dumont
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The Power of Concentration
By THERON Q. DUMONT
Author of "Personal Magnetism"; "Practical Memory
Training"; "Mental Therapeutics"; "Successful
Salesmanship"; "Master Mind"; etc., etc.
INTRODUCTION. It is of the utmost value to learn how toconcentrate. To make the greatest success of anything you must beable to concentrate your entire thought upon the idea you areworking on. The person that is able to concentrate utilizes allconstructive thoughts and shuts out all destructive ones. Thegreatest man would accomplish nothing if he lacked concentration.
LESSON 1. CONCENTRATION FINDS THE WAY. Our two natures; one wantsto advance; the other wants to pull us back. The one weconcentrate on and develop determines what we will become. Howyou may change your whole career and accomplish miracles. We canbe completely controlled by our concentrated thought. How can youmake an "opportunity". One man's opportunity is usually anotherman's loss. A very beneficial practice. Why we get back what wegive out. A wonderful encouraging tonic. Every man that iswilling to put forth the necessary effort can be a success. Theman that is best prepared to do things. How to make your servicesalways in demand. How to reach the top. The man selected tomanage is not usually a genius. He does not possess any moretalent than others. What he does possess that others do not. Whya few succeed and so many fail.
LESSON 2. THE SELF-MASTERY. SELF-DIRECTION POWER OFCONCENTRATION. Very few men possess the power to concentrate asthey should. The cause of poor concentration. A very goodpractice. Concentration means strength of mind. The person unableto concentrate never accomplished a great deal. How many weakentheir powers of concentration. How concentration can only bedeveloped. How to control your every thought, wish and plan. Whatconcentration is. The person that is able to concentrate gainsthe Power to control others. Concentration makes the will andintellect act in unison. Why some people are not magnetic. When apowerful personal influence is generated. How to becomeinfluential. The cause of spasmodic, erratic concentration. Howto centralize your attention. A quick way to developconcentration. The development of physical and mentalconcentration. How to learn a valuable lesson. One of the bestways to influence another. A good exercise. The real benefit ofphysical culture usually lost sight of. How to hold thefacilities at work.
LESSON 3. HOW TO GAIN WHAT YOU WANT THROUGH CONCENTRATION. Themistake made by those that do not understand the power of mentalattraction. How to get what you want. We are not living in a"fairy age." Not the age for a "dreamer." The secret of gettingwhat you concentrate on. How a messenger in a bank became itspresident. "Power to him who power exerts."
LESSON 4. CONCENTRATION, THE SILENT FORCE THAT PRODUCES RESULTSIN ALL BUSINESS. The power of thought. An experiment showing thepower of thought. By concentrated thought you can make yourselfwhat you please. How to greatly increase your efficiency. Theface reflects how a person has spent his life. How to awakenpossibilities within, you never dreamed of. How to inspireconfidence in those you deal with. The value of concentratingyour thoughts in the proper channels. How to attract the goodthings without a, great effort. By concentration you canrevolutionize your life and gain happiness greater than you canimagine.
LESSON 5. HOW CONCE