INTRODUCTION - THE MASTER MIND Flashcards
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Who announced a sermon entitled ‘WHAT I WOULD DO IF I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS!’?
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A young clergyman by the name of Gunsaulus
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What did Dr. Gunsaulus envision in his sermon?
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A great school of technology where young men and women could learn to succeed by thinking practically and learning by doing.
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Who provided the funding for the Armour Institute of Technology?
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Philip D. Armour
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What is a key quality that every great invention or business starts with?
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Imagination
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Fill in the blank: ‘Imagination is a faculty of the mind which can be ______, developed, extended and broadened by use.’
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cultivated
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What lesson emphasizes the importance of doing more than what you are paid for?
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THE HABIT OF DOING MORE THAN PAID FOR
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True or False: Success is solely a matter of individual effort.
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False
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What is necessary before expecting cooperation from others?
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Showing a willingness to cooperate with them
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What does the author encourage students to self-analyze?
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Their rating on each of the Fifteen Laws of Success
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What should you do if you do not like your current work?
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Make yourself useful and efficient to attract promotion
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What does the author mean by ‘Calumet Mine’?
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Potential opportunities in your current situation that you may not recognize
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Who inspired the writing of the Law of Success course?
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Andrew Carnegie
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Name one of the prominent figures whose life-work contributed to the course.
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Henry Ford
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What does the author claim about the truths presented in the course?
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They are organized into practical, usable form
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What did Judge Elbert H. Gary appreciate about the Law of Success philosophy?
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Its simplicity and soundness
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What is required of students before judging the course?
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Reading the entire fifteen lessons
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What are the two methods of gathering knowledge mentioned?
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- Personal experience
- Assimilating knowledge from others’ experiences
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What is the main purpose of the Law of Success course?
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To help individuals become more capable in their chosen field
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Fill in the blank: ‘Success in this world is always a matter of individual effort, yet you will only be deceiving yourself if you believe that you can succeed without the ______ of other people.’
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co-operation
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What is the effect of sexual contact as mentioned in the text?
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A mind stimulant and health builder
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What does the term ‘Master Mind’ refer to?
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The harmony of purpose and effort between two or more people
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What did F. W. Woolworth create in his imagination before it became reality?
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The Five and Ten Cent Store Plan
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What is the significance of ‘doing more than paid for’ in achieving success?
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It can practically insure success to those who practice it
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What does the author suggest about the potential for success in one’s current occupation?
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There’s a gold mine in your present occupation if you follow directions
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What did the author acknowledge about the help he received in writing the course?
It was invaluable and contributed to the creation of the course
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What law did SON have in mind for the League of Nations?
The law of the 'Master Mind'
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The 'Master Mind' refers to a principle of harmonious cooperation for achieving success.
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What is success described as in the text?
A matter of tactful negotiation with other people.
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How many distinct personalities does every human being possess according to the text?
At least two: one destructive and one constructive.
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What is the common misunderstanding of education?
That it means instruction or memorizing of rules.
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What is the true meaning of education according to the text?
Development from within, of the human mind, through unfoldment and use.
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What are the two methods of gathering knowledge?
* Through personal experience
* By assimilating the knowledge gained through experience by others.
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Which notable figures are mentioned for personal analysis?
* Henry Ford
* Benjamin Franklin
* George Washington
* Abraham Lincoln
* Theodore Roosevelt
* Wm. Howard Taft
* Woodrow Wilson
* Napoleon Bonaparte
* Calvin Coolidge
* Jesse James.
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What was the purpose of the author's 'After-the-Lesson Visit'?
To help students find their weaknesses and create a definite plan to bridge those weaknesses.
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What are some common weaknesses that stand between people and success?
* Intolerance
* Cupidity
* Greed
* Jealousy
* Suspicion
* Revenge
* Egotism
* Conceit
* Tendency to reap where they have not sown
* Habit of spending more than they earn.
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What does the Law of Success course promise?
To help students interpret, understand, and make the most of the environmental forces of life.
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Who endorsed the Law of Success course?
Some of the most practical minds of the generation.
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What was the first big victory of the Law of Success philosophy?
Training 3,000 men and women as a sales army, earning over $1,000,000.
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What was the planned investment by Judge Elbert H. Gary in the Law of Success course?
$150,000.00 to present the course to every employee of the U.S. Steel Corporation.
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What is the 'Master Mind' according to the author?
A mind developed through the harmonious cooperation of two or more people.
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What is the key to achieving permanent success?
Looking in a mirror for the real cause of all mistakes.
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What is success defined as in the course?
The attainment of your Definite Chief Aim without violating the rights of others.
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What does the course aim to teach about negotiation?
The art of harmonious negotiation with others.
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What is the first lesson of the Fifteen Laws of Success?
A DEFINITE CHIEF AIM.
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What does the lesson on SELF-CONFIDENCE address?
Mastering the six basic fears.
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What is the importance of THE HABIT OF SAVING?
It accumulates a definite percentage of income, forming a source of personal power.
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What does INITIATIVE AND LEADERSHIP teach?
How to become a leader instead of a follower.
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What does the lesson on IMAGINATION encourage?
To conceive new ideas and develop new plans.
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Why is ENTHUSIASM important?
It saturates others with interest in you and your ideas.
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What is SELF-CONTROL described as?
The 'balance wheel' for controlling enthusiasm.
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What will THE HABIT OF DOING MORE THAN PAID FOR teach?
To take advantage of the Law of Increasing Returns.
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What is a PLEASING PERSONALITY considered?
The 'fulcrum' on which efforts can be placed to remove obstacles.
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What is ACCURATE THOUGHT essential for?
It is a foundation stone of enduring success.
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What does CONCENTRATION teach?
To focus attention on one subject at a time.
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What is the purpose of CO-OPERATION in the course?
To teach the importance of working harmoniously with others.
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What does CONCENTRATION teach you?
How to focus attention on one subject until practical plans are developed for mastering it.
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It also teaches how to ally with others to leverage their knowledge.
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What is the key lesson of CO-OPERATION?
The value of teamwork and how to apply the law of the 'Master Mind'.
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This lesson focuses on coordinating efforts to eliminate friction and jealousy.
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What does Profiting by FAILURE teach?
How to turn past and future mistakes into stepping stones for success.
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It distinguishes between 'failure' and 'temporary defeat'.
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What is the purpose of TOLERANCE in personal development?
To avoid the negative effects of racial and religious prejudice and promote reasonable thinking.
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Tolerance is essential for becoming an Accurate Thinker.
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How does practicing THE GOLDEN RULE contribute to success?
It fosters harmonious cooperation among individuals.
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Understanding this law is crucial for overcoming poverty and misery.
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What is the ultimate goal of mastering the Fifteen Laws?
To develop personal power to achieve one's Definite Chief Aim.
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Mastery can be achieved in 15 to 30 weeks.
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What are the two classes of POWER?
* Developed through coordination of natural physical laws
* Developed by organizing and classifying KNOWLEDGE
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What are the two major methods of gathering knowledge?
* Studying and assimilating organized facts
* Personal experience of gathering and classifying facts
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What constitutes civilization?
The measure of knowledge accumulated by the race.
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This knowledge is classified into mental and physical.
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What are the eighty-odd physical elements?
The fundamental components of all material forms in the universe.
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What is the smallest particle of physical matter?
The electron.
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Electrons are centers of force and cannot be seen.
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What is the relationship between molecules, atoms, and electrons?
Molecules consist of atoms, which are made up of electrons.
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Atoms revolve continuously like planets around the sun.
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What happens to physical matter at the atomic level?
It is in a continuous state of highly agitated motion.
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There is no solid physical matter.
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What is the significance of the number of electrons in atoms?
It confers qualitative differences between elements.
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Different arrangements produce different substances.
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What are the four kinds of atoms that can create synthetic substances?
* Hydrogen
* Oxygen
* Nitrogen
* Carbon
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What is the universal particle that builds all material forms?
The atom.
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Atoms serve as building blocks for all physical matter.
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What theory explains the formation of the Earth?
The theory that it began with two atoms that accumulated others over time.
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What is the 'fluid' or force in every particle of matter?
An invisible energy causing atoms to circle at high speeds.
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How do different rates of vibration affect matter?
* Sound is produced at 32,000 to 38,000 vibrations per second
* Heat begins at about 1,500,000 vibrations per second
* Light is produced at 3,000,000 vibrations per second
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What fills the space between celestial bodies?
Ether, a form of energy believed to be the same as the universal 'fluid' that keeps all particles in motion.
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What is the difference between air and ether?
Air is a conductor of sound but not of light, while ether conducts all vibrations.
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What is the author's belief about the 'fluid' energy that keeps particles in motion?
It is the same as the universal 'fluid' known as ether that fills all space.
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Ether is thought to be a medium for the transmission of various forms of energy.
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What is air composed of?
Oxygen and nitrogen.
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Air serves as a conductor of sound vibrations but not of light.
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What role does air play in the existence of animal and plant life?
It feeds them with oxygen and nitrogen.
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Without these elements, neither animal nor plant life can exist.
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Why is high-altitude air considered 'light'?
Because it contains little nitrogen.
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This is why plant life cannot exist at very high altitudes.
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What principle does the statement 'Render more service than that for which you are paid' refer to?
The law of 'Increasing Returns'.
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What does the author suggest about the relationship between determination, persistency, and desire in learning?
They are essential for gathering and organizing knowledge.
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At what frequency does an iron rod's sound become loud and shrill according to Dr. Graham Bell?
At about 32,000 vibrations per second.
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What happens to the perception of an iron rod's vibrations at 40,000 vibrations per second?
It becomes silent and cannot be perceived by touch.
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What is the significance of the gap between 40,000 and 1,500,000 vibrations per second?
It is a range where ordinary human senses cannot perceive vibrations.
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What does the author theorize about thought vibrations?
They may be similar to wireless waves and can pass through ether without wires.
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What is the hypothesis regarding mind-to-mind communication?
That thoughts can be transmitted directly without speech or writing.
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What does the author believe about the nature of thought and vital force?
They are forms of electrical disturbance.
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What analogy does the author draw between nerves and electricity?
Nerves act as conductors of electrical current, similar to how electricity magnetizes iron.
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What concept does the author propose about every human brain?
That it is both a broadcasting and receiving station for thought vibrations.
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Who is Thomas Paine and what did he contribute to the American Revolution?
He was a key figure who helped draft the Declaration of Independence and persuade its signers.
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What distinction does Thomas Paine make about thoughts?
There are thoughts produced by reflection and those that come spontaneously.
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What does the author suggest about the ether as a medium?
It serves as a medium for the conveyance of thought vibrations.
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What is Nature's Bible according to the author?
A source of preserved knowledge written in the physical elements and ether.
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What is the significance of the radio principle discovered by man?
It demonstrates the instantaneous transmission of sound through ether.
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What is the 'Master Mind' according to the author?
A concept describing the harmonious alliance of two or more minds.
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What does the author believe about the composition of the mind?
It is made up of the same universal 'fluid' energy as ether.
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What is the potential outcome if the theory of mind communication is proven true?
It could revolutionize the gathering and organization of knowledge.
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What is the belief regarding the composition of the mind?
The mind is made up of the same universal 'fluid' energy as the ether that fills the universe.
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What occurs when two minds come into contact?
A noticeable mental change takes place in both minds, which can register as antagonism or friendliness.
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What is meant by 'love at first sight' in the context of mind chemistry?
Some minds are so naturally adapted to each other that immediate affection arises upon contact.
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What is the term used for the blending of two or more minds in harmony?
Master Mind.
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What happens to the Master Mind when the friendly alliance is broken?
It disintegrates and evidence of its existence disappears.
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What is a common phenomenon observed in the first years of marriage?
They are often marked by disagreement and adjustment.
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What is the primary cause of lack of harmony in early marriage years?
The slowness of the chemistry of the minds in blending harmoniously.
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What happens to couples who have lived together for many years?
They become practically indispensable to each other and may resemble each other in appearance.
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How can a public speaker gauge the acceptance of their statements?
By interpreting the chemistry of the minds in the audience.
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True or False: A speaker can detect antagonism in an audience without relying on facial expressions.
True.
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What is the significance of 'psychological time for closing' in sales?
It refers to the moment when a salesperson senses readiness for closing a sale.
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What is the main feature that distinguishes a leader from a follower?
The knowledge of how to recharge minds through contact with more vital minds.
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Fill in the blank: The brain can be compared to an _______.
electric battery.
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What does sexual contact between affectionate individuals do for the mind?
It revitalizes or recharges a depleted mind.
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What is a known fact about disease and the state of the brain?
All diseases begin when the brain is in a depleted or devitalized state.
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What do health practitioners believe about the relationship between mind and health?
Nature or the mind cures disease by revitalizing the brain.
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What future possibility is suggested regarding mind chemistry?
Perfect health may be achieved through harmonious blending of minds.
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How might the teaching of mind chemistry change in the future?
It may be taught in universities like other subjects.
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What principle allows for the enjoyment of perfect health?
The principle of harmonious blending of minds
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This principle emphasizes collaboration and synergy among individuals for optimal well-being.
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What problem can be solved through the development of sufficient power?
The problem of economic pressure
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Economic pressure affects every individual, and harnessing mental power can help address these challenges.
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How can we judge the future possibilities of mind chemistry?
By taking inventory of its past achievements
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Past achievements have often been the result of accidental discoveries and chance groupings of minds.
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What is expected to happen in the future regarding the teaching of mind chemistry?
It will be taught in universities like other subjects
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This indicates a growing recognition of the importance of mind chemistry in education.
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What opportunities does study and experimentation in mind chemistry provide?
Opens vistas of possibility for the individual student
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Engaging with mind chemistry can lead to new insights and potential advancements.
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What is the principle that allows two or more minds to blend in a spirit of perfect harmony?
Mind chemistry
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Mind chemistry can develop sufficient power for individuals to perform superhuman feats.
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What is necessary for the development of a 'Master Mind'?
Perfect harmony
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Without perfect harmony, individual minds will not blend.
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Who are the three well-known men discussed in the context of mind chemistry?
Henry Ford, Thomas A. Edison, Harvey S. Firestone
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These men accumulated great power and wealth through mind chemistry.
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What unique ability does Henry Ford possess regarding financial power?
He can gather millions of dollars easily
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Ford could potentially raise a billion dollars within a week if needed.
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What significant event occurred for Ford in 1927 related to car orders?
Received advance orders for more than 375,000 cars totaling $225,000,000
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This reflects the power of confidence in Ford's abilities.
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What is Thomas A. Edison known for?
Being a philosopher, scientist, and inventor
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Edison harnessed Nature's laws and contributed significantly to technology.
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What major inventions is Edison credited with?
* Incandescent electric light bulb
* Modern talking machine
* Modern moving picture
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These inventions exemplify Edison's impact on society.
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What industry is Harvey S. Firestone associated with?
Firestone Tire industry
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Firestone's achievements are well-known in the automotive sector.
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What common background did Ford, Edison, and Firestone share at the beginning of their careers?
They began without capital and with little formal education
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All three became wealthy and powerful through their achievements.
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What is the essential cause behind the achievements of Ford, Edison, and Firestone?
Their harmonious friendship and mind blending
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This bond created a 'Master Mind' that contributed to their success.
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How does the 'Master Mind' phenomenon affect the individuals in a group?
It allows them to contact and gather knowledge through each other's subconscious minds
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This leads to a higher rate of mental vibration and creativity.
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What analogy is used to describe the blending of minds in a 'Master Mind'?
Connecting multiple electric batteries to a single transmission wire
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Each mind increases the overall power of the group.
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What must occur for a speaker to engage their audience effectively?
The minds of the speaker and audience must become blended in harmony
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This process often takes the first five to ten minutes of a speech.
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What is suggested about the source of 'messages' received in spiritualistic meetings?
* Subconscious mind of group members
* Universal storehouse of the ether
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These messages may come from either source, but communication with the deceased is not supported by natural law.
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What is the theory regarding thought vibrations in the ether?
All higher vibrations are preserved in the ether
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This theory is based on the principle that matter and energy cannot be created or destroyed.
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Who are the members of the 'Big Six' group in Chicago?
* Wm. Wrigley, Jr.
* John R. Thompson
* Mr. Lasker
* Mr. McCullough
* Mr. Ritchie
* Mr. Hertz
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These individuals achieved significant financial success without special educational advantages.
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What is the estimated yearly income of the 'Big Six' group?
Upwards of $25,000,000
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This averages more than $4,000,000 per man.
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What is the average financial achievement of the six men discussed?
More than Four Million Dollars a year per man.
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What was the purpose of the meetings held by the six men?
To assist one another with ideas and suggestions in their business endeavors.
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What is a 'Master Mind' as described in the text?
A co-ordination of individual minds in a spirit of perfect harmony.
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Which corporation is mentioned as one of the strongest industrial organizations?
The United States Steel Corporation.
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Who is credited with the idea that led to the creation of the United States Steel Corporation?
Elbert H. Gary.
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What principle is behind the success of outstanding business figures?
The principle of mind chemistry leading to the creation of a 'Master Mind'.
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What does POWER (man-power) represent according to the text?
Organized knowledge expressed through intelligent efforts.
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What is the main cause of business failure as indicated in the text?
Lack of harmonious co-ordination of effort.
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What are the two main items that constitute Henry Ford's assets according to one student's essay?
* Working capital and raw and finished materials
* Knowledge gained from experience and co-operation of a trained organization.
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What would happen if all physical assets of the Ford Motor Company were destroyed?
Ford could duplicate the business again due to the brains that built it.
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What are the three enemies that Ford has mastered according to the text?
* Ignorance
* Illiteracy
* Poverty
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What does the author say about organized knowledge?
Knowledge, general in nature and unorganized, is not POWER.
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What is essential for survival according to the text?
Organization.
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What is necessary for the development of a 'Master Mind'?
Harmony.
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What did Woodrow Wilson propose to develop a 'Master Mind'?
The League of Nations.
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What role does music play in revivals according to the text?
It helps create the harmony essential for blending minds.
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What does the author compare the atmosphere created in sales meetings to?
The atmosphere in revival meetings.
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Fill in the blank: POWER is _______.
ORGANIZED KNOWLEDGE.
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True or False: The principle of mind chemistry is widely recognized and practiced.
False.
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What is indicated as a key to success in any reasonable undertaking?
The ability to develop power through harmonious co-ordination of effort.
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How does the author view the relationship between power and success?
They are practically synonymous terms.
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What can hinder the creation of a 'Master Mind'?
Lack of harmony.
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What did the author achieve with a group of 3,000 individuals in salesmanship?
They sold more than $10,000,000 worth of securities in less than nine months.
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What does the author suggest about the nature of power in the industrial age?
It is derived from organized effort.
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What does the author believe is a rare quality among groups of people?
Genuine harmony.
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What is the purpose of group sales meetings as described?
To revitalize the individual's brain and create a spirit of perfect harmony among participants.
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What is a 'Master Mind'?
A noticeable energy generated when a group of minds come into contact in harmony.
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What is the relationship between the human brain and energy?
The brain receives energy, mixes it with food energy, and distributes it throughout the body.
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What happens when the mind is not controlled?
It can lead to fantastic and phantom-like wonders, potentially resulting in insanity.
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What role does the mind play in food digestion?
The mind affects the chemistry of food digestion and can interfere with the process.
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Fill in the blank: Worry, excitement, or fear can interfere with the _______.
digestive process.
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What can a negative environment lead to?
It can cause loss of ambition and lead to various forms of disease.
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What is essential for good health according to the text?
Harmony in food combinations and between the units of energy known as the mind.
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True or False: Harmony is considered one of Nature's laws.
True.
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What is the first cause of failure according to the author?
Lack of harmony.
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What is the definition of 'educate' based on its Latin roots?
To develop from within; to educe; to draw out.
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How does power grow out of organized knowledge?
Through application and use.
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What distinguishes an 'educated' person from one who is merely learned?
An educated person knows how to acquire what they need for their goals without violating others' rights.
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What is the significance of Henry Ford's trial anecdote?
It demonstrates that practical knowledge and the ability to access information can be more valuable than rote memorization.
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Fill in the blank: An educated person can acquire everything needed for their _______.
main purpose in life.
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What did Ford imply by having a 'row of electric push-buttons'?
He can access knowledgeable people for answers rather than memorizing details himself.
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What struggles exist within the human mind?
A continuous struggle between the impulses of right and wrong.
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What is necessary for a leader to successfully direct a Master Mind?
Tact, patience, persistence, self-confidence, and adaptability.
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What can chaos and disorder signify in the context of organized energy?
The cessation of harmony at the source of organized energy.
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True or False: The absence of harmony can lead to effective teamwork.
False.
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What did Ford's reply during the trial demonstrate about true education?
True education means mind development; not merely the gathering and classifying of knowledge.
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How does Ford's understanding of education differ from traditional views?
Ford understood education as the power to get everything one needs without violating the rights of others.
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What is a key characteristic of a person who is truly educated according to the text?
The ability to intelligently use the knowledge possessed by others.
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True or False: The college president viewed the land he inherited as valuable.
False.
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What innovative business did the 'uneducated' man create with the poor land?
He built log houses and a gasoline filling station, renting them out to tourists.
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Fill in the blank: The uneducated man made a net income of _______ the first year from his business.
$15,000.00
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What principle does the text suggest is essential for success in business?
The combination of imagination and self-confidence.
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Who can profit from the Law of Success philosophy?
* Railroad officials
* Salaried people
* Salespeople
* Industrial plant managers
* Railroad employees
* Merchants
* Automobile agents
* Life insurance agents
* School teachers
* Students
* Bankers
* Physicians and dentists
* Promoters
* Real estate men
* Farmers
* Stenographers and bookkeepers
* Printers
* Day laborers
* Lawyers
* Business executives
* Laundry owners
* Life insurance general agents
* Chain store managers
* Married people
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What does the term 'Master Mind' represent in the context of this text?
A friendly alliance in a spirit of harmony of purpose between two or more minds.
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Fill in the blank: A 'Master Mind' is developed from an alliance of minds, but it can also result in a _______.
negative power
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What analogy is used to explain the principle of a 'Master Mind'?
The chemical combination of elements, such as H2O from hydrogen and oxygen.
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Why is the ability to group individuals effectively considered a key quality of leadership?
It ensures that those in strategic positions can blend their minds in a spirit of friendliness and harmony.
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Who is mentioned as an example of someone who successfully applied the principle of a 'Master Mind'?
Andrew Carnegie.
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What was Henry Ford's approach to knowledge in business?
He surrounded himself with knowledgeable men to fill in the gaps of his own knowledge.
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True or False: The text suggests that not all minds can harmonize to create a 'Master Mind.'
True.
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What is a common issue highlighted about the relationship between mothers-in-law and their sons-in-law?
They often create a highly antagonistic influence instead of a 'Master Mind.'
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Fill in the blank: The Law of Success philosophy aims to help individuals _______.
recognize and capitalize on opportunities.
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What principle did Henry Ford apply to achieve success?
The principle of the 'Master Mind'
## Footnote
This principle involves surrounding oneself with knowledgeable individuals and creating effective alliances.
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What does the term 'Master Mind' refer to in the context of this text?
The blending of the minds of individuals, particularly men and women, in a spirit of harmony to achieve common goals
## Footnote
It emphasizes the effectiveness of collaboration.
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How does the presence of females influence male performance in competitive situations?
Males are keener and more alert for 'the chase' when inspired by females
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This motivation is evident in activities like sports.
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What negative effects can arise from a 'Master Mind' alliance?
Negative applications such as nagging, jealousy, selfishness, greed, and vanity can lead to defeat
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These behaviors can undermine the effectiveness of the alliance.
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What did Elbert Hubbard do when faced with an incompatible alliance?
He divorced his first wife and married a woman who inspired him
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This action was controversial but aimed at personal improvement.
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What is one of the most detrimental obstacles to success according to the text?
Unfortunate alliances with minds that do not harmonize
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Such alliances can lead to defeat and failure.
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What are the six basic fears mentioned in the text?
* Fear of Poverty
* Fear of Death
* Fear of Ill Health
* Fear of Loss of Love
* Fear of Old Age
* Fear of Criticism
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These fears must be mastered to achieve success.
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What is the impact of social heredity on fears?
Social heredity passes fears, superstitions, and beliefs from one generation to another
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This process influences individual fears and behaviors.
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How does the Fear of Poverty manifest in society?
It arises from man's economic predation on one another
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Laws like blue-sky laws are evidence of attempts to protect the weak.
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What causes the Fear of Old Age?
The fear stems from the possibility of poverty and negative sectarian teachings about death
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This fear is deeply ingrained in societal beliefs.
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What is the relationship between Ill Health and Fear?
Fear of Ill Health is influenced by both physical heredity and social factors
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It includes the warfare between healthy cells and disease germs.
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What negative consequences arise from the Fear of Loss of Love?
It can lead to jealousy, insanity, divorce, and violence
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This fear is rooted in historical social behaviors.
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What does the author suggest about misfits in employment?
Misfits should not be discharged but placed in positions where they can thrive
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This understanding can lead to valuable contributions.
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What is the purpose of the 'One-A-Week Club' mentioned in the text?
To motivate salesmen to average one car sale per week through cooperative efforts
## Footnote
This club structure has proven effective in boosting sales.
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What is emphasized about the application of the 'Master Mind' principle?
It should be thoroughly understood and applied to unlock new opportunities
## Footnote
Mastery of this law is crucial for success in various fields.
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What is the significance of the weekly luncheon meetings in the sales organization?
They provide an opportunity for members to share ideas and apply course principles
## Footnote
This collaboration fosters a supportive environment.
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Why should students master the first lesson before applying the principles outlined?
A solid understanding of the fundamentals enhances the effective use of subsequent principles
## Footnote
This approach is essential for successful application.
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What does the author suggest about facing criticism?
It is better to face criticism than to be held back by non-harmonious alliances
## Footnote
Confronting criticism is essential for personal growth.
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What is the fourth of the Six Basic Fears?
The Fear of Loss of Love of Someone
## Footnote
This fear leads to jealousy, divorce, and violent acts.
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How has the method of stealing a mate changed from the stone age to now?
From physical force to enticement with gifts and status symbols
## Footnote
Examples include colorful ribbons, fast cars, and wealth.
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What is the fifth of the Six Basic Fears?
The Fear of Criticism
## Footnote
This fear influences fashion choices and personal appearance.
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What physical condition can be attributed to the Fear of Criticism in men?
Baldness
## Footnote
Caused by tightly fitting hat-bands that restrict circulation.
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What is the sixth of the Six Basic Fears?
The Fear of Death
## Footnote
This fear has led to many beliefs and superstitions regarding the afterlife.
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What are the two eternal questions mankind has been asking about death?
WHENCE? and WHITHER?
## Footnote
These questions relate to the origins and the afterlife.
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What is a common consequence of the Fear of Death?
The creation of myths about Heaven and Hell
## Footnote
These myths often exploit the fear of death for control.
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What is the most effective tool to combat the Six Basic Fears?
Organized Knowledge
## Footnote
Knowledge helps to dispel ignorance and superstition.
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What can help eliminate the Six Basic Fears in one generation?
Knowledge and understanding
## Footnote
Specifically, knowledge found in public libraries.
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Which book is suggested to begin the process of overcoming fears?
The Science of Power by Benjamin Kidd
## Footnote
This book helps break the hold of basic fears.
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What principle explains why beliefs become realities?
Self-suggestion
## Footnote
Understanding this principle is essential for personal change.
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What does the principle of social heredity relate to?
The passing on of ignorance and superstition
## Footnote
This affects how fears develop over generations.
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Who is suggested as a study subject to understand success?
Henry Ford
## Footnote
His achievements illustrate the principles of cause and effect.
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What does the phrase 'Nothing ever just happens' imply?
Everything is the effect of a natural cause
## Footnote
This relates to the concept of cause and effect.
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What is the relationship between thoughts and personal development?
You will resemble the dominating thoughts you keep alive
## Footnote
This emphasizes the power of mindset.
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What is the first step to overcoming the Six Basic Fears according to the text?
Plant the seed of determination to overcome fears
## Footnote
This intention is critical in beginning the battle against fears.
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What does the powerful man fear?
Nothing, not even God
## Footnote
True power is not built on fear.
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What is one of the most destructive evils mentioned?
Slanderous talk
## Footnote
It can ruin reputations and harm relationships.
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According to Shelley, what are the two paths of man?
* High resolve and creativity
* Abjectness and woe
## Footnote
This reflects on the potential and failures of humanity.
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What does Henry Van Dyke suggest about rose bushes?
The best rose bush bears the finest roses, not the fewest thorns
## Footnote
This metaphor relates to overcoming challenges to achieve beauty.
