Your Forces and How to Use Them

by Christian D. Larson

One often hears about the power of positive thinking, but rarely is a book so practical in teaching the reader how to refine such thought and use it as a foundation for achieving success. With chapters such as "How Man Becomes What He Thinks," "The Art of Changing for the Better," and "The Building of a Great Mind," Larson challenges readers to use thought as a transformational force in order to become "greater and richer and more worthy as individuals." This guide to self-improvement is as timely now as when it was first written a century ago. American New Thought pioneer CHRISTIAN DAA LARSON (b. 1874) is the author of the well-known Optimist Creed and published several important works of spiritual science, including Mastery of Self, In the Light of the Spirit, and The Great Within.

Genres: Spirituality, Self Help, Personal Development, Metaphysics, Nonfiction, Psychology

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1907

About the author

Christian D. Larson was an outstanding and highly influential early New Thought leader and teacher as well as a prolific writer of New Thought books who believed that people have tremendous latent powers, which could be harnessed for success with the proper attitude.

Reviews

[Fireball Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most incredible books on the planet.

[Mario · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a century old yet it is a very practical guide for taking control of the self in today's fast paced & short attention span world.

[Ren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the optimist's Bible and a handbook of wisdom for anyone who is in pursuit of self-improvement. It is perhaps the only self-help book you'll ever need.

[Didi Oviatt · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm a firm believer in the Law of Attraction. I've been working at it for years and the process is full of ups and downs, of course. I love reading books on the subject. I've explored handfulls of such books, always hoping that there is something new that will click that I can soak up and use!

This one in particular I struggled with. I felt like it rambled and at least half the content was repetitive and forced. I also felt like it was poorly put together, almost like it needed a few rounds of revisions before being put out there for readers. It has a lot of potential and some amazing points to learn from, yet its lacking a few rounds of sanding and polish.

I wish I would have read it in paperback with a highlighter. And had I enjoyed it better, rather than feeling like I had to force my way through, then I would have considered buying a paperback copy just so I could get away with marking it up. I found myself wanting to pick it apart and make it better myself. There'd be a sentence or even a paragraph once every five to ten pages that really clicked and stood above. I'd like to highlight those portions so that I could go back through and study them without having to dig around in the rest of the mumbo-jumbo.

I few points I did love, was the elaboration through out on living as "I am". I also liked the layered concept of subconscious thinking and the way Christian broke it down. I wasn't a fan of so much talk of detentions. Nor did I buy the man inside stuff. I thought was kind of a weird outlook on the whole concept. Ultimately, because there was the hit and miss stuff that I loved, I think it made up enough to give it a three.

[Vincent Lombardo · Rating 2 out of 5]

The best part of this book appears at the beginning, "Promise Yourself", now known as "The Optimist Creed". Some of the other lists of aphorisms are also great. The rest of the book is just abstract psychobabble.

[Kelvin Esanoluwa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely the most impactful book I have ever read.

[Lincoln · Rating 4 out of 5]

She was quite a wordy person, but the essence is on-point. All that goes through my head during the day now is, BE IN REPOSE. BE IN REPOSE.

[Eka P · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a great book! I experienced many shifts while reading this. Definitely one of the best book about the power of mind and personal development. I would recommend this for everyone who wish to develop their mind and fully master themselves.

[Jackie Law · Rating 4 out of 5]

and now it is time to listen all over again and put this book into action!!

[Michelle Flowers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life-changing book!

[Vlad · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book about the subconcious mind, tha author will explain that surtan focus is gonna be achieved throughout the way, no gossip being concious on what happens atm.

[Rosemond Neff-Okine · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am not able to open the book

[Katherine Basto · Rating 5 out of 5]

The writings of Prentice Mulford always teach me something I never knew or thought of. He was way ahead of his time by understanding that our thoughts, however invisible are things and do matter. He actually writes signposts that help a person live a better, more whole life.
Highly recommended.

[Gayatri · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must read for everyone who wants a deep understanding of the concept of Mind Body Spirit

[Zainab Mohammed · Rating 5 out of 5]

" want what you want, and then proceed to want what you want "

" promise yourself " is my best section

[Nora Albert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice read

Not that down to earth... but has some great conceptions to apply and believe.
I loved the poem at the end of every chapter the most

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Amazing love it, I love old authors and seeing the things they new just by looking from within.
My first book from Larson definitely not my last

[Manuela Colantonio-alonzi]

What an awesome book! Not only a great read, but an eye opener in teaching you how you can attain the life you want if you pay attention to the thoughts in your head.