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be overcome by resolute determination, accompanied by

the appropriate auto-suggestions and use of the imagination.
Fear may be considered as a baleful habit, which like all habits
may be overcome by developing the opposite qualities by
cultivating the habit of courage. There are really but few things
to fear in life that is, outside of the things actually produced
by fear. As the saying goes: There is nothing to fear, but Fear.
The development of the Will along its various lines has a
tendency to counteract the effects of Fear, by imparting a new
sense of inward power and confidence. The recognition of the
presence of the Will gives to the individual a certain inner sense
of security, strength and power, difficult to describe but easily
recognized by those who have experienced it.
In conclusion, we would say that the best way to counteract
and destroy the negative qualities is to develop the positive
ones. This is the fixed rule in the New Psychology counteract
and destroy the negatives by fixing the attention upon and
developing the positives. Always strive to develop the opposite
of the thing of which you wish to be rid. Destroy Fear by
developing Confidence and Courage. Develop Perseverance
and destroy its opposite. In short, you may convert this chapter
on the negative qualities into a lesson on the positive qualities
by reversing the process. Instead of dwelling on the negative
qualities the minus items of Will, dwell upon the positive
qualities the plus items of Will. Read over this list of the
negative qualities, and then concentrate on their opposites.
Make the proper mental image of them; create an ardent
desire to develop them; use auto-suggestion toward that end;
determinedly will that you shall acquire them then start to
work to manifest them in actual practice, until you acquire the
habit of manifesting them. Make them a part of yourself, and
they will blend into your character and become a part of the
machinery of your Will.
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The more difficulties one has to encounter, within and
without, the more significant and the higher in inspiration his
life will be.
finis.
The Will
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Bibliography
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Bibliography
Atkinson, William Walker. The Will: Its Nature, Power and Development.
Chicago, IL: The Progress Company, 1909.