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The Power of Concentration, by Theron Q. Dumont
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The Power of Concentration
By THERON Q. DUMONT Author of "Personal Magnetism"; "Practical Memory
Training"; "Mental Therapeutics"; "Successful Salesmanship"; "Master Mind"; etc., etc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. It is of the utmost value to learn how to concentrate. To make the
greatest success of anything you must be able to concentrate your entire thought upon the
idea you are working on. The person that is able to concentrate utilizes all constructive
thoughts and shuts out all destructive ones. The greatest man would accomplish nothing
if he lacked concentration.
LESSON 1. CONCENTRATION FINDS THE WAY. Our two natures; one wants to
advance; the other wants to pull us back. The one we concentrate on and develop
determines what we will become. How you may change your whole career and
accomplish miracles. We can be completely controlled by our concentrated thought. How
can you make an "opportunity". One man's opportunity is usually another man's loss. A
very beneficial practice. Why we get back what we give out. A wonderful encouraging
tonic. Every man that is willing to put forth the necessary effort can be a success. The
man that is best prepared to do things. How to make your services always in demand.
How to reach the top. The man selected to manage is not usually a genius. He does not
possess any more talent than others. What he does possess that others do not. Why a few
succeed and so many fail.
LESSON 2. THE SELF-MASTERY. SELF-DIRECTION POWER OF
CONCENTRATION. Very few men possess the power to concentrate as they should.
The cause of poor concentration. A very good practice. Concentration means strength of
mind. The person unable to concentrate never accomplished a great deal. How many
weaken their powers of concentration. How concentration can only be developed. How to
control your every thought, wish and plan. What concentration is. The person that is able
to concentrate gains the Power to control others. Concentration makes the will and
intellect act in unison. Why some people are not magnetic. When a powerful personal
influence is generated. How to become influential. The cause of spasmodic, erratic
concentration. How to centralize your attention. A quick way to develop concentration.
The development of physical and mental concentration. How to learn a valuable lesson.
One of the best ways to influence another. A good exercise. The real benefit of physical
culture usually lost sight of. How to hold the facilities at work.
LESSON 3. HOW TO GAIN WHAT YOU WANT THROUGH CONCENTRATION.
The mistake made by those that do not understand the power of mental attraction. How to
get what you want. We are not living in a "fairy age." Not the age for a "dreamer." The
secret of getting what you concentrate on. How a messenger in a bank became its
president. "Power to him who power exerts."
LESSON 4. CONCENTRATION, THE SILENT FORCE THAT PRODUCES
RESULTS IN ALL BUSINESS. The power of thought. An experiment showing the
power of thought. By concentrated thought you can make yourself what you please. How
to greatly increase your efficiency. The face reflects how a person has spent his life. How
to awaken possibilities within, you never dreamed of. How to inspire confidence in those
you deal with. The value of concentrating your thoughts in the proper channels. How to
attract the good things without a, great effort. By concentration you can revolutionize

your life and gain happiness greater than you can imagine.
LESSON 5. HOW CONCENTRATED THOUGHT LINKS ALL HUMANITY
TOGETHER. How you may become successful. The barriers to success can be controlled.
How to realize your fondest ambitions.