CHAPTER SUMMARY

Lesson 8— Self-Control

From The Law of Success by Napoleon Hill

The Benefits of Self-Control

  1. Increase the intensity of your thinking and imagination
  2. Acquire a pleasing and convincing tone of voice
  3. Reduce the drudgery in your work
  4. Have a more attractive personality
  5. Gain self-confidence
  6. Strengthen your mental and physical health
  7. Build your personal initiative
  8. Overcome physical and mental fatigue more easily
  9. Spread your enthusiasm to others

Dangers of Losing Self-Control

The Well-Developed Person Maxims of Self-Control

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How to Develop Self-Control

  1. First you need to identify in what areas of your life you need to gain more self-control. Where do you find yourself lacking in self-control?
  • Eating junk food or overeating
  • Addiction to shopping
  • Drinking too much alcohol
  • Spending too many hours working and leaving no time for anything else
  • Addiction to gambling
  • Smoking
  • Obsessive behavior
  • Being quick to get angry

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