September Tenth. By submitting to a bad habit one forfeits the right to rule over himself. HE who thus avoids self-discipline, and looks about for some occult secrets for gaining will-power at the expenditure of little or no effort on his part, is deluding himself, and is weakening the willpower which he already possesses. The strength of will which is gained by success in overcoming bad habits enables one to initiate good habits; for, while the conquering of a bad habit requires merely strength of purpose, the forming of a new one necessitates the intelligent direction of purpose. To do this, a man must be mentally active and energetic, and must keep a constant watch upon himself. Thoroughness is a step in the development of the will which cannot be passed over. Slipshod work is an indication of weakness.
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