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Translated by Francis Medhurst

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Title: Poise: How to Attain It

Author: D. Starke

Release Date: October 26, 2004 [eBook #13877]

Language: English

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Mental Efficiency Series

POISE: HOW TO ATTAIN IT

by

D. STARKE

Translated by Francis Medhurst, D.Litt.

1916

"POISE IS A POWER DERIVED FROM THE MASTERY OF SELF"

PREFACE

All efforts directed toward the correcting of temperamental or mental
blemishes or defects and nervous conditions are of benefit to humanity.
In producing this book the Author's purpose was to help mankind to
overcome these weaknesses, which are a serious impediment to mental
development, and hinder personal advancement and general progress. The
aim of the Publishers in issuing this translation is to put into the
hands of those who wish to overcome their failings, become masters of
themselves, and command the attention and respect of others, a work that
has been thoroughly tested abroad and one that will be found of
exceptional service in attaining the end in view--the securing of a
perfect balance.

This book is written in two parts. The first points to the need of Poise
in daily life, indicates the obstacles to be overcome, and discusses the
effects of Poise on personal efficiency. The second instructs the reader
how to secure that evenness of temperament which is the chief
characteristic of Poise. It includes, in addition, a series of practical
physical exercises to be used in acquiring Poise.

If such a work as this is to do good, if the reader really wishes to
benefit by the advice that it gives him, it must be read thoughtfully
and diligently, not fitfully and forgetfully, and the reader most
steadfastly keep before him the maxim of the Author--"Poise is a power
derived from the Mastery of Self."

THE PUBLISHERS.

CONTENTS

Preface

PART ONE
POISE: ITS NEED, ITS ENEMIES, ITS EFFECT

I. The Need of Poise in Life
II. The Enemies of Poise
III. War on Timidity

PART TWO
HOW TO ACQUIRE POIS