: William Walker Atkinson
: THE POWER OF CONCENTRATION Life lessons and concentration exercises: Learn how to develop and improve the invaluable power of concentration
: Musaicum Books
: 9788027201037
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: Entspannung, Yoga, Meditation, Autogenes Training
: English
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In 'The Power of Concentration' by William Walker Atkinson, readers are introduced to the art of focusing one's mind to achieve success in various aspects of life. The book provides practical techniques and exercises to improve mental clarity and the ability to concentrate. Atkinson's writing style is clear and straightforward, making complex concepts easy to understand for readers of all levels. This self-help book is set in the context of the early 20th century, a time when the field of psychology was gaining popularity and interest in personal development was on the rise. The author incorporates elements of new thought philosophy and metaphysical teachings throughout the book, adding depth to the practical advice provided. By emphasizing the importance of concentration in achieving goals, Atkinson inspires readers to take control of their minds and focus on their ambitions. William Walker Atkinson, a renowned author in the self-help genre, was known for his contributions to the New Thought movement and his expertise in psychology. His background in law and business may have influenced his interest in personal development and success principles, making 'The Power of Concentration' a valuable resource for those seeking to enhance their mental focus and achieve their dreams. I highly recommend 'The Power of Concentration' to anyone looking to improve their concentration skills and unlock their full potential.

LESSON I. CONCENTRATION FINDS THE WAY


Everyone has two natures. One wants us to advance and the other wants to pull us back. The one that we cultivate and concentrate on decides what we are at the end. Both natures are trying to gain control. The will alone decides the issue. A man by one supreme effort of the will may change his whole career and almost accomplish miracles. You may be that man. You can be if you Will to be, for Will can find a way or make one.

I could easily fill a book, of cases where men plodding along in a matter-of-fact way, were all at once aroused and as if awakening from a slumber they developed the possibilities within them and from that time on were different persons. You alone can decide when the turning point will come. It is a matter of choice whether we allow our diviner self to control us or whether we will be controlled by the brute within us. No man has to do anything he does not want to do. He is therefore the director of his life if he wills to be. What we are to do, is the result of our training. We are like putty, and can be completely controlled by our will power.

Habit is a matter of acquirement. You hear people say: “He comes by this or that naturally, a chip off the old block,” meaning that he is only doing what his parents did. This is quite often the case, but there is no reason for it, for a person can break a habit just the moment he masters the “I will.” A man may have been a “good-for-nothing” all his life up to this very minute, but from this time on he begins to amount to something. Even old men have suddenly changed and accomplished wonders. “I lost my opportunity,” says one. That may be true, but by sheer force of will, we can find a way to bring us another opportunity. There is no truth in the saying that opportunity knocks at our door but once in a lifetime. The fact is, opportunity never seeks us; we must seek it. What usually turns out to be one man’s opportunity, was another man’s loss. In this day one man’s brain is matched against another’s. It is often the quickness of brain action that determines the result. One man thinks “I will do it,” but while he procrastinates the other goes ahead and does the work. They both have the same opportunity. The one will complain of his lost chance. But it should teach him a lesson, and it will, if he is seeking the path that leads to success.

Many persons read good books, but say they do not get much good out of them. They do not realize that all any book or any lesson course can do is to awaken them to their possibilities; to stimulate them to use their will power. You may teach a person from now until doom’s day, but that person will only know what he learns himself. “You can lead him to the fountain, but you can’t make him drink.”

One of the most beneficial practices I know of is that of looking for the good in everyone and everything, for there is good in all things. We encourage a person by seeing his good qualities and we also help ourselves by looking for them. We gain their good wishes, a most valuable asset sometimes. We get back what we give out. The time comes when most all of us need encouragement; need buoying up. So form the habit of encouraging others, and you will find it a wonderful tonic for both those encouraged and yourself, for you will get back encouraging and uplifting thoughts.

Life furnishes us the opportunity to improve. But whether we do it or not depends upon how near we live up to what is expected of us. The first of each month, a person should sit down and examine the progress he has made. If he has not come up to “expectations” he should discover the reason, and by extra exertion measure up to what is demanded next time. Every time that we fall behind what we planned to do, we lose just so much for that time is gone forever. We may find a reason for doing it, but most excuses are poor substitutes for action. Most things are possible. Ours may be a hard task, but the harder the task, the greater the reward. It is the difficult things that really develop us, anything that requires only a