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NEW PSYCHOLOGY: Master Your Mind for Success, Wealth & Personal Power - William Walker Atkinson
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(00:00:00) 0. Foreword
(00:02:13) 1. The New Psychology
(00:12:13) 2. The Ego, or Self
(00:24:51) 3. Egoism, Not Egotism
(00:38:16) 4. Consciousness and Beyond
(00:52:40) 5. The Subconscious
(01:04:40) 6. The Superconscious
(01:16:56) 7. Impressions
(01:28:38) 8. Perception
(01:40:45) 9. Mental Paths
(01:51:09) 10. Thought And Character
(02:01:29) 11. Emotion
(02:11:58) 12. Imagination
(02:22:18) 13. Memory
(02:32:37) 14. Desire
(02:43:03) 15. The Will
(02:55:32) 16. Thinking - Conscious and Subconscious
(03:08:08) 17. Mental Suggestion
(03:20:43) 18. Auto-Suggestion
(03:30:54) 19. Mind and Body
(03:41:22) 20. Positive and Negative Qualities
THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY: Master Your Mind for Success, Wealth & Personal Power | William Walker Atkinson (1909).
The New Psychology: Its Message, Principles and Practice by William Walker Atkinson presents a practical and philosophical exploration of the human mind, its hidden powers, and its influence over character, behavior, emotion, health, and personal development. Written in the early twentieth century, the book reflects Atkinson’s characteristic synthesis of psychology, self-mastery, mental science, and the emerging New Thought movement. Rather than treating the mind simply as an object of scientific study, Atkinson approaches psychology as a practical discipline: something that can be understood, trained, directed, and applied to everyday life. At the center of the book is the idea that human beings possess layers of mental activity extending beyond ordinary conscious awareness. The individual can learn to understand the relationship between the conscious mind, subconscious processes, imagination, desire, will, emotion, and what Atkinson calls the superconscious. Through this framework, he explores how thought becomes habit, how habit contributes to character, and how deliberate mental practice can transform one's experience of life.The book is particularly interesting as a historical document because it stands at the intersection of nineteenth-century metaphysical thought and twentieth-century popular psychology. Many of Atkinson’s concepts anticipate themes that later became common in discussions of positive thinking, visualization, self-suggestion, mindset, and personal development.
1. The New Psychology
Atkinson introduces his central concept: a psychology that seeks to move beyond the limitations of purely external observation. He argues that understanding the mind requires attention not only to observable behavior but also to inner experience, thought, feeling, and the deeper levels of consciousness. The chapter establishes the book’s practical purpose: psychology should help individuals understand themselves and develop greater control over their mental lives.
2. The Ego, or Self
This chapter examines the fundamental question of identity: Who am I? Atkinson distinguishes the deeper sense of self from the constantly changing thoughts, emotions, memories, and experiences associated with everyday personality. The “Ego” represents the central principle of individuality and becomes the foundation for understanding personal power and self-direction.
3. Egoism, Not Egotism
Atkinson makes an important distinction between healthy self-consciousness and selfishness. Egoism, in his terminology, refers to recognition of one's own individuality and inner existence, whereas egotism involves an exaggerated concern with personal importance. The chapter encourages readers to develop a strong sense of self without becoming dominated by vanity or self-centeredness.
4. Consciousness and Beyond
Here Atkinson expands the discussion from ordinary waking awareness to broader dimensions of consciousness. Conscious thought represents only one portion of mental activity. The chapter prepares the reader for the exploration of
(00:02:13) 1. The New Psychology
(00:12:13) 2. The Ego, or Self
(00:24:51) 3. Egoism, Not Egotism
(00:38:16) 4. Consciousness and Beyond
(00:52:40) 5. The Subconscious
(01:04:40) 6. The Superconscious
(01:16:56) 7. Impressions
(01:28:38) 8. Perception
(01:40:45) 9. Mental Paths
(01:51:09) 10. Thought And Character
(02:01:29) 11. Emotion
(02:11:58) 12. Imagination
(02:22:18) 13. Memory
(02:32:37) 14. Desire
(02:43:03) 15. The Will
(02:55:32) 16. Thinking - Conscious and Subconscious
(03:08:08) 17. Mental Suggestion
(03:20:43) 18. Auto-Suggestion
(03:30:54) 19. Mind and Body
(03:41:22) 20. Positive and Negative Qualities
THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY: Master Your Mind for Success, Wealth & Personal Power | William Walker Atkinson (1909).
The New Psychology: Its Message, Principles and Practice by William Walker Atkinson presents a practical and philosophical exploration of the human mind, its hidden powers, and its influence over character, behavior, emotion, health, and personal development. Written in the early twentieth century, the book reflects Atkinson’s characteristic synthesis of psychology, self-mastery, mental science, and the emerging New Thought movement. Rather than treating the mind simply as an object of scientific study, Atkinson approaches psychology as a practical discipline: something that can be understood, trained, directed, and applied to everyday life. At the center of the book is the idea that human beings possess layers of mental activity extending beyond ordinary conscious awareness. The individual can learn to understand the relationship between the conscious mind, subconscious processes, imagination, desire, will, emotion, and what Atkinson calls the superconscious. Through this framework, he explores how thought becomes habit, how habit contributes to character, and how deliberate mental practice can transform one's experience of life.The book is particularly interesting as a historical document because it stands at the intersection of nineteenth-century metaphysical thought and twentieth-century popular psychology. Many of Atkinson’s concepts anticipate themes that later became common in discussions of positive thinking, visualization, self-suggestion, mindset, and personal development.
1. The New Psychology
Atkinson introduces his central concept: a psychology that seeks to move beyond the limitations of purely external observation. He argues that understanding the mind requires attention not only to observable behavior but also to inner experience, thought, feeling, and the deeper levels of consciousness. The chapter establishes the book’s practical purpose: psychology should help individuals understand themselves and develop greater control over their mental lives.
2. The Ego, or Self
This chapter examines the fundamental question of identity: Who am I? Atkinson distinguishes the deeper sense of self from the constantly changing thoughts, emotions, memories, and experiences associated with everyday personality. The “Ego” represents the central principle of individuality and becomes the foundation for understanding personal power and self-direction.
3. Egoism, Not Egotism
Atkinson makes an important distinction between healthy self-consciousness and selfishness. Egoism, in his terminology, refers to recognition of one's own individuality and inner existence, whereas egotism involves an exaggerated concern with personal importance. The chapter encourages readers to develop a strong sense of self without becoming dominated by vanity or self-centeredness.
4. Consciousness and Beyond
Here Atkinson expands the discussion from ordinary waking awareness to broader dimensions of consciousness. Conscious thought represents only one portion of mental activity. The chapter prepares the reader for the exploration of