Methods of Attainment; The Riddell Lectures on Applied Psychology and Vital Christianity (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921. Excerpt: ... growth is from within; but it is brought about by the embodiment of what was external to the self, or through responsion to influences. By embodying the vital principle of food, we grow strong; by embodying truth, we grow wise; by embodying love, we become loving and lovable; by embodying power, we become power-full; by embodying the Spirit of Christ, we become Christlike. One of the objects of these lectures is to present methods of embodying truth, love and life, and thereby accelerate growth in all ways. There are students here that should learn faster and remember better; young business men that should earn more and save more; professional men and women that have not reached their best; and others with ideals not yet attained. Experiments in applied psychology prove that the capacity to learn can be increased from ten to fifty per cent. in the average student, within a year; that the earning power of most young men can be doubled by proper training; that professional men and women may greatly enhance their value and usefulness by a few months of systematic mind building. Most of you have talents unawakened and spiritual heights awaiting you: there is a path of ascent. Some of you have faults, bad habits, or undesirable traits of character: there is a way of deliverance. If you do not like your disposition, change it. It can be done. It is simply a question of method and persistency. Human nature is the most plastic form of life known to science. The drunkard can be cured, the profligate reformed, the degenerate regenerated--even an egotist may be made humble. Latent powers' can be quickened, dull minds sharpened, morbid tendencies eradicated, and common mortals changed into saints by the indwelling presence of Christ. Applied psychology and experiment...