PDF: A series of lessons in personal magnetism, psychic influence, thought-force, concentration, will-power by William Atkinson (1901)

If a slang term or semi-slang phrase seemed to fit in — in it went. I trust that my critics will spare themselves the trouble of pointing out my many defects of style and composition — I fully realize these things. I have subordinated everything else, in my endeavor to make this work plain and practical. This is an explanation, not an apology. With the above understanding between us, I submit this little work to your kind consideration. Whilst fully cognizant of its defects, I still feel that it will be helpful to some of the many who are endeavoring to overcome unfavorable environments; that it may serve as a guide-post, pointing out the path to better things. I feel that it will do its share of the work of removing Fearthought from the minds of men; of replacing "I can't'''' with "I can and I WILL." I feel that it must do these things, for it contains within it the germs of a mighty Truth.Lesson I. Salutatory 9Lesson II. The Nature of the Force 13Lesson III. How Thought Force Can Aid You 18Lesson IV. Direct Psychic Influence 22Lesson V. A Little Worldly Wisdom 29Lesson VI. The Power of the Eye 33Lesson VII. The Magnetic Gaze 37^Lesson VIII. The Volic Force 42Lesson IX. Direct Volation 46Lesson X. Telepathic Volation 56Lesson XI. The Adductive Quality of Thought 64Lesson XII. Character Building By Mental Control.... 72Lesson XIII. The Art of Concentering 83Lesson XIV. The Practice of Concentering 89Lesson XV. Valedictory 95Author: William AtkinsonPublication Date: 1901