Psychology and Achievement Being the First of a Series of Twelve Volumes on the Applications of Psychology to the Problems of Personal and Business Efficiency

This volume surveys the emerging science of applied psychology, showing how the insights of early laboratory work can be turned into everyday advantage. Its opening chapters ask readers to tally the hidden cost of scattered habits, revealing how much mental energy is lost in routine inefficiency. By treating the mind as a machine that can be tuned, the author proposes concrete ways to sharpen focus, manage stress, and translate mental clarity into tangible results at home and in the office.

The book then moves through a series of practical formulas, from “fundamental training for efficiency” to methods for aligning bodily rhythms with mental activity. Drawing on the ideas of leading psychologists of the era, it offers step‑by‑step exercises designed to uncover unused mental resources and to cultivate disciplined thought habits. Readers will find a blend of theoretical background and hands‑on techniques that aim to make personal and business achievement feel within reach.