Initiative Psychic Energy

Applied Psychology #6

by Warren Hilton

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48 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 1989

Reviews

[Karen Chung · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to the Librivox audio reading of this book - till the site was shut down for maintenance, upon which I read ch 5 online.

I really don't buy the idea of relentlessly pushing yourself when you're already burned out and near the breaking point (no Pomodoro back then), and sleeping only 4 hours a night, but other points that Hilton makes are very solid, e.g. we fritter away much energy needlessly simply because we haven't decided on what course we're going to take. Decide early, focus on your clearly-definied objective singlemindedly, have only thoughts that "harmonize" with your goal, do not allow yourself to be sidetracked by any distractions whatsoever (hear that, Facebook fans?), get rid of superfluous actions like fidgeting and scratching. You should maintain "a stoical indifference to petty physical disorders and social vexations." (I like the phrase "social vexations" - in fact a lot of energy does indeed tend to get needlessly eaten up by these. ) And "You must work when you work, and you may play when you play, but your business must be the most fascinating of games and the only one you play during business hours." Overall not bad as an inspirational pep talk and worth a listen.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I seriously cannot get enough of this 1914 self-help series that frames positive motivation as a form of mind control. WAT. It's wild and fascinating and neat and you know I love old nonfiction, so it's awesome.

"If there are times when your wits are not as keen, when you have not the same grasp of fundamentals, as at other times, it is because you are mentally "overloaded." (p. 60)

"The fact is that to be a truly busy man, you must never be in a hurry. You must work systematically. You must economize effort. You must permit no distractions and do your work leisurely. You must take time to think things over in a natural way." (p. 71)

"Another thing you need is poise. One trouble with you now is that you waste your priceless powers in useless anxiety... You fritter your mental energies in fretting until you are incapable of real thought, and being unable to think your way out you get excited. Remember it is all just a game, and you are in it only for the fun of the thing. You will never win out if you persist in tearing your hair. (p. 72)

"Decide the matter that is troubling you. Make an end of hesitation and uncertainty and fear. Your very act of decision will release large stores of pent-up mental power and add immeasurably to your effectiveness." (p. 75)

[Ghuraify Alawi · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazing piece of writing telling the reader how to untap the best out him/her. Energy is there within us, nust have to learn how to put it out in tbe correct time.

Learn how to maitain high level of motivation and be an influencer through this well written book

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Allow your consciousness to take the form of a unified sphere in every moment and everything that you do instead of being spread across the surface like water under the influence of gravity.
Every action uses energy, only direct energy into useful endeavours.
Do work in packets.

[Nelson Danthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is available in the public domain. I heard this as an audiobook on librivox and I have to say, its one amazing book, it expands on mind power and why and how success is made. Absolute gem. One hour read and absolutely worth it.

[Sanjeev · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are things which are enlightening and things which are silly. overall a good read

[Josiah Richardson · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a dated book with dated techniques; it was written during the days that (as the author states about himself) you could go to the local general store and buy opium for your headaches and digestion issue - and it shows.

[Ecaterina Nipomici · Rating 3 out of 5]

Save yourself some time: the best thing in this book can be written down in one sentence.
During the day, watch yourself and see what useless activities you're spending time on, and then stop doing that.
For example, scratching your face, moving your foot up and down, etc.

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some really good points made in this one.

Although I cannot agree with everything, I did find it interesting that the author advocates only 4 hours of sleep.
My father-in-law once told me I slept too much (he, as the author suggests only sleeps 4 hours a night).

This one’s worth going over.

[Sebastian Salamanca · Rating 5 out of 5]

It worth reading this work.

It takes around 1.5 hours, easy reading.

It will open so many doors.

_Readings with substance.

[Cara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I "read" this as a Librivox recording. Pretty interesting, but just reinforced ideas I've already learned. Nothing really new to me. But, for a free audiobook (yay for Librivox!) I liked it well enough.