The Power of Concentration
The Power of Concentration is a self-help book written by Theron Q. Dumont (Pseudonym of William Walker Atkinson) and originally published in 1916.
In this book, William Walker Atkinson (under the pseudonym of Dumont) talks about the importance of concentration as a pillar of success in any task we set out to do. Concentration allows us to focus on all constructive thoughts and leave behind the destructive ones, being a basic skill for success in life.
Concentration is something that can be trained and improved, so Dumont offers a series of exercises and tips for this purpose. Some of them are related to different fields such as physical exercise, nutrition or mental exercises.
"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."
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- Pages
- 108
- Reading time
- 3 hours 23 minutes
- Pace
- Intermediate
- First published
- 1916
- Language
- English
- Downloads
- 6,955
110 years later, still timely
Why Read The Power of Concentration in 2026?
Short, plain exercises to train attention. No jargon, just daily drills that help thought stop scattering and start holding a line.
Today's connection
Use as a pocket workbook. Chapters are brief, goals are concrete, and practice fits between tasks. A practical counterweight to distraction without grand promises.
Daily drills
Small, consistent sessions build stamina.
Aim and align
Choose a focus, then protect it.
Calm as skill
Steadiness learned, not inherited.
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Theron Q. Dumont
Mental discipline manuals; focus, will, memory, and habit in brisk lessons.
