2017 November
By: Arnold Bennett (1867-1931)
Bennett describes the twenty four hours in a day as a miracle and that it should be used for the betterment of health, wealth, respect, pleasure and contentment. He then further goes to highlight the need for one to desire to exceed his daily program and to strive for more. He explains the need to be dissatisfied with the daily arrangement in one's life in order to strive to do better.
He explains that a person's attitude is the make or break factor in becoming a better person, drawing examples from the lives of characters invented in the book. Bennett explains that the mind is an instrument that can be used to one's advantage if you learn to control it. He highlights the importance of concentration in living life to the fullest. He abhors idleness and encourages readers to be wry of it and avoid it at all costs, he suggests finding innovative ways to keep busy and enjoy life.
- Preface
- 01 – The Daily Miracle
- 02 – The Desire to Exceed One’s Programme
- 03 – Precautions Before Beginning
- 04 – The Cause of the Troubles
- 05 – Tennis and the Immortal Soul
- 06 – Remember Human Nature
- 07 – Controlling the Mind
- 08 – The Reflective Mood
- 09 – Interest in the Arts
- 10 – Nothing in Life is Humdrum
- 11 – Serious Reading
- 12 – Dangers to Avoid
