How the Thought Force Can Aid You
Success dependent upon Personal Influence - "Strong
men arrive" - Apparent exceptions to the rule - When negative men
produce; positive men reap the benefit - Money the material
manifestation of success - Money a means, not an end - The Law of
Mental Control - Influence through suggestion - Influence by thought
vibrations - Influence by thoughts adductive power - Influence
acquired by character building.
I am addressing you upon the supposition that you are desirous of
developing the forces within you, for the purpose of attaining
success. Success in life depends very materially upon the possession
of the quality of attracting and influencing our fellow men. No
matter what other qualities you may possess, you are handicapped by
a lack of that subtle force which we are in the habit of calling
Personal Magnetism. Look around you and you will see that nearly
every man who has "arrived " is possessed of the ability to attract,
persuade, influence or control his fellows. They are all what is
known as "strong" men. There are a few exceptions to this great
rule, and these exceptions only go to prove the rule itself. These
exceptions are usually found among men who have demonstrated their
success along the lines of art, scientific research, invention,
literary work, etc., and it will readily be seen that their success,
from the very nature of things, depends more upon a close,
concentrated, plodding research or effort, rather than upon push,
energy, force and knowledge of human nature, or ability to handle
men. These men are successful in their own lines of endeavor, but,
as a rule, the results of their labor are reaped by others of more
worldly turn of mind. If these burners of midnight oil meet with
financial success, it is because some more positive man has taken
charge of the business end of their work and pushed it through, in
which case the said positive man usually reaps the lion's share.
This being the true state of affairs, I am justified in regarding
success as meaning the attaining of financial reward, and that must
depend largely upon the Personal Magnetism of the seeker of success.
The inventor, student, writer, and scientist can be greatly
benefited by an understanding of the intelligent use of the powers
of Mental Control, but to the "man among men" remains the privilege
of securing the best results of that wonderful power, for it brings
him not only Success, but also its material manifestations -Money.
Money, regarded as mere money, is not a high ideal, but regarded,
as the means of surrounding ourselves with the best things of like,
it becomes no unworthy goal for human endeavor. I, therefore, feel,
justified in treating it as the end to be sought after.
To repeat, success in life depends largely upon our ability to
interest, attract, influence and control our fellow men. I do not
think that you will require any argument upon that point, that is if
you have had any acquaintance, whatever, with the world of men and
affairs.
The next thing is to learn how this wonderful and valuable power
may be acquired. The answer is: by the mastery of the law of Mental
Control. That is the secret of not only Personal Magnetism, but also
of Success in Life and of Happiness as well. To the man or woman who
masters this law, the world is an oyster to be opened and enjoyed in
comfort. Even he, who lacks the application and perseverance to
follow up the exercises for the development of his latent power,
will be stronger and more positive from a mere acquaintance with the
subject. "This is all very well," you say, "but tell us how we may
develop this power." That is just what I am doing now. I am leading
you up to an understanding of the theory, by easy steps. I wish the
idea to unfold naturally, so as to avoid giving you mental
dyspepsia.
Now, for a summing up of the general theory, before I take up the
subject in detail.
I have told you that the power of thought could be used in a
number of ways in the direction of influencing men and gaining
success. I have given you an idea of how thought operates in the
direction named. Before proceeding to our next lesson, I think it
well to again call your attention to the several different ways in
which thought can aid you in attaining success, through the
influencing of men.
Thought will aid you in the following manner:
1. By the use of your positive thought force in the direction of
directly influencing men in person, through the law of Suggestion.
By this I mean that you will be able to interest men in your schemes
and plans, enlist their aid, secure their patronage, and influence
them generally. This faculty, natural to some men, can be acquired
by any man or woman who has the will power and perseverance to
develop it within them. Most students of the subject are desirous of
acquiring knowledge of this branch of Mental Control before the
other phases of the subject, and I, therefore, will take it up in my
next lesson.
2. By the power of direct thought vibrations set in motion by
your mind, which will exert a powerful effect upon the minds of
others, unless they understand the secret of guarding against these
forces and rendering themselves positive to others. An understanding
of this law will also enable you to present a positive mental
attitude toward the thought waves emanating from the minds of
others.
3. By the power of the adductive qualities of thought, which
works upon the theory "like attracts like." By holding certain
thoughts constantly, in your mind, you attract to you thoughts and
influences of the like nature, from the great body of thought
surrounding us, unseen, but all powerful. This power is one of the
strongest forces in nature, and if properly used will attract
assistance from the most unexpected quarters. "Thoughts are Things,"
and possess a wonderful power of attracting to themselves other
thought waves of the same vibratory pitch and quality.
4. By the power of thought in shaping your character and
temperament to meet the requirements of your organization. You lack
certain qualities needful for your success. You know it as well, if
not better, than anyone else, but you have been deluded by a belief
that these shortcomings were a part of you and that "the leopard
cannot change his spots." To you the study of the Law of Mental
Control comes as a might ally, for you can overcome these
deficiencies, and can acquire new characteristics and qualities, as
well as learning how to strengthen those which you have already. I
will endeavor to start you on the right road, by this series of
lessons. I will print out the way for you, but you must do the work
yourself. Every man must work out his own salvation in this study,
as in every other branch of human endeavor.
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