Episode Details
Back to Episodes
POWER OF WILL: Master Your Mind, Strengthen Your Character & Develop Inner Force That Creates Success – Frank Channing Haddock
Published 4 weeks ago
Description
(00:00:00) Preface
(00:01:21) I. The Will and Success
(00:01:25) 1. The Will and Its Action
(00:22:49) 2. Tests of Will
(00:47:02) 3. The Conduct of Life
(01:12:31) 4. Diseases of the Will
(01:36:14) 5. Training of the Will
(01:56:56) 6. Training of the Will Continued - A Study of Moods
(02:24:10) 7. Some General Rules
(02:46:06) II. The Will and Success in Business
(02:46:11) 8. The Will and Sense Culture. Suggestions for Practice
(03:07:22) 9. Exercises for the Eye
(03:28:32) 10. Exercises for the Ear
(03:46:19) 11. Exercises in Taste
(03:57:54) 12. Exercises in Smell
(04:09:06) 13. Exercises in Touch
(04:20:47) 14. Exercises for the Nerves
(04:38:46) 15. Exercises for the Hands
(04:50:23) 16. Exercises in Steadiness
(05:02:35) 17. General Health
THE POWER OF WILL: Master Your Mind, Strengthen Your Character, and Develop the Inner Force That Creates Success – Frank Channing Haddock (1907).
In this powerful episode of the Secrets of Success & Wealth Podcast, we explore one of the most practical and influential classics of personal development ever written: The Power of Will by Frank Channing Haddock. Long before modern self-help, neuroscience, and peak-performance psychology, Haddock taught that the true source of achievement, wealth, influence, health, and personal mastery lies in the development of one hidden faculty: the will. According to Haddock, success is not primarily a matter of talent, luck, education, or circumstances. It is the result of a trained will directing the mind, body, and actions toward definite purposes.This remarkable book serves as both a philosophy of success and a practical training manual. Haddock demonstrates how every individual can strengthen determination, improve concentration, gain control over emotions, develop greater self-discipline, and awaken latent powers through systematic practice. The lessons presented here remain as relevant today as when they were first published more than a century ago.
PART I — THE WILL AND SUCCESS
1. The Will and Its Action
The journey begins with an exploration of the nature of the will itself. Haddock explains what the will is, how it operates, and why it serves as the central governing force of human life. He shows that every action, achievement, habit, and decision ultimately arises from the exercise of willpower. Readers discover that strengthening the will is not merely desirable—it is essential for anyone seeking success and self-mastery.
2. Tests of Will
How strong is your will? In this chapter, Haddock introduces practical methods for measuring the strength and effectiveness of one's determination. He reveals the signs of a disciplined will and exposes the hidden weaknesses that prevent many people from accomplishing their goals. These tests provide valuable insight into personal character and self-control.
3. The Conduct of Life
Success depends upon more than isolated acts of determination. It requires a consistent approach to living. Haddock examines the relationship between willpower, habits, decisions, ethics, and daily conduct. He explains how the will shapes character and how character ultimately determines destiny.
4. Diseases of the Will
One of the most fascinating sections of the book explores the various weaknesses that undermine personal power. Procrastination, indecision, laziness, fear, impulsiveness, inconsistency, and lack of persistence are examined as "diseases" of the will. Haddock offers practical remedies for overcoming these destructive tendencies and replacing them with strength and purpose.
5. Training of the Will
Can willpower be developed? Haddock answers with a resounding yes. This chapter introduces systematic methods for strengthening determination through conscious effort, disciplined action, and me
(00:01:21) I. The Will and Success
(00:01:25) 1. The Will and Its Action
(00:22:49) 2. Tests of Will
(00:47:02) 3. The Conduct of Life
(01:12:31) 4. Diseases of the Will
(01:36:14) 5. Training of the Will
(01:56:56) 6. Training of the Will Continued - A Study of Moods
(02:24:10) 7. Some General Rules
(02:46:06) II. The Will and Success in Business
(02:46:11) 8. The Will and Sense Culture. Suggestions for Practice
(03:07:22) 9. Exercises for the Eye
(03:28:32) 10. Exercises for the Ear
(03:46:19) 11. Exercises in Taste
(03:57:54) 12. Exercises in Smell
(04:09:06) 13. Exercises in Touch
(04:20:47) 14. Exercises for the Nerves
(04:38:46) 15. Exercises for the Hands
(04:50:23) 16. Exercises in Steadiness
(05:02:35) 17. General Health
THE POWER OF WILL: Master Your Mind, Strengthen Your Character, and Develop the Inner Force That Creates Success – Frank Channing Haddock (1907).
In this powerful episode of the Secrets of Success & Wealth Podcast, we explore one of the most practical and influential classics of personal development ever written: The Power of Will by Frank Channing Haddock. Long before modern self-help, neuroscience, and peak-performance psychology, Haddock taught that the true source of achievement, wealth, influence, health, and personal mastery lies in the development of one hidden faculty: the will. According to Haddock, success is not primarily a matter of talent, luck, education, or circumstances. It is the result of a trained will directing the mind, body, and actions toward definite purposes.This remarkable book serves as both a philosophy of success and a practical training manual. Haddock demonstrates how every individual can strengthen determination, improve concentration, gain control over emotions, develop greater self-discipline, and awaken latent powers through systematic practice. The lessons presented here remain as relevant today as when they were first published more than a century ago.
PART I — THE WILL AND SUCCESS
1. The Will and Its Action
The journey begins with an exploration of the nature of the will itself. Haddock explains what the will is, how it operates, and why it serves as the central governing force of human life. He shows that every action, achievement, habit, and decision ultimately arises from the exercise of willpower. Readers discover that strengthening the will is not merely desirable—it is essential for anyone seeking success and self-mastery.
2. Tests of Will
How strong is your will? In this chapter, Haddock introduces practical methods for measuring the strength and effectiveness of one's determination. He reveals the signs of a disciplined will and exposes the hidden weaknesses that prevent many people from accomplishing their goals. These tests provide valuable insight into personal character and self-control.
3. The Conduct of Life
Success depends upon more than isolated acts of determination. It requires a consistent approach to living. Haddock examines the relationship between willpower, habits, decisions, ethics, and daily conduct. He explains how the will shapes character and how character ultimately determines destiny.
4. Diseases of the Will
One of the most fascinating sections of the book explores the various weaknesses that undermine personal power. Procrastination, indecision, laziness, fear, impulsiveness, inconsistency, and lack of persistence are examined as "diseases" of the will. Haddock offers practical remedies for overcoming these destructive tendencies and replacing them with strength and purpose.
5. Training of the Will
Can willpower be developed? Haddock answers with a resounding yes. This chapter introduces systematic methods for strengthening determination through conscious effort, disciplined action, and me