
INTRODUCTORY
LESSON I. CONCENTRATION FINDS THE WAY
LESSON II. THE SELF-MASTERY: SELF-DIRECTION POWER OF CONCENTRATION
LESSON III. HOW TO GAIN WHAT YOU WANT THROUGH CONCENTRATION
LESSON IV. CONCENTRATION, THE SILENT FORCE THAT PRODUCES RESULTS IN ALL BUSINESS
LESSON V. HOW CONCENTRATED THOUGHT LINKS ALL HUMANITY TOGETHER
LESSON VI. THE TRAINING OF THE WILL TO DO
LESSON VII. THE CONCENTRATED MENTAL DEMAND
LESSON VIII. CONCENTRATION GIVES MENTAL POISE
LESSON IX. CONCENTRATION CAN OVERCOME BAD HABITS
In this guide, the author explains why the ability to focus your thoughts is the foundation of most successes, whether in business, study, or personal growth. He draws a clear line between the two impulses that tug at us—one pushing forward, the other pulling back—and shows how directing concentration toward the forward impulse can reshape habits and outcomes. The early chapters lay out a simple definition of concentration as the unification of will and intellect, then illustrate how even small shifts in attention produce measurable results.
Beyond theory, the book provides a series of short, repeatable exercises designed to strengthen mental stamina and prune distracting habits. Readers learn how to set a single, vivid goal, hold it in mind without interruption, and translate that mental focus into concrete actions that others notice. By practicing these steps, everyday tasks become more efficient, confidence grows, and the groundwork for longer‑term ambitions begins to take shape.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (223K characters)
Release date
1998-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1932
A key early voice in the New Thought movement, he wrote dozens of books on mental training, self-development, and esoteric ideas, often under several pen names. His work helped shape a whole corner of early 20th-century self-help and occult writing.
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