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At the conclusion of Lesson 1, as a new student you will be inclined to say: “What do I think of it?” We agree the question is not only natural but proper—indeed we desire to cultivate the reader’s critical abilities—but gradually.

Book I is a map more or less of the whole Course—an introduction to the science and art of mental training as understood and practised by the Pelman Institute. Judge it from that point of view and you will see that a rational system must first begin with the simple and proceed to the complex; and that to form a final opinion as to the merits of a Course, after studying one book, is about as intelligent as to value the ability of a pianist after hearing him play a few scales. Depend upon it, the particular aims you have in view—memory, concentration, will-power—will be dealt with fully in due time; so do not expect complete training at once. This is a Course, i.e., it extends to twelve lessons and each lesson contributes its quota to your development.

¹ Reference to English money in these pages may easily be understood by Canadian and American students if the sovereign (£1) is reckoned as 5 dollars.

“DON’TS”

1.Don’t regard your difficulties as insuperable. Be hopeful.

2.Don’t abuse your memory; that is the way to make it worse.

3.Don’t say to-day “I can’t concentrate.” If you do, you will be less able to concentrate to-morrow.

4.Don’t admit you are too old. Mental age is a matter of training.

5.Don’t expect to become mentally efficient by means of one lesson. There are 12 lessons and some work ahead of you.

6.Don’t skip. Master every sentence. We teach the science and art of mental efficiency in the least possible number of printed pages.

EXERCISES