The Forging of Passion into Power - Mary Everest Boole - Bog

The Forging of Passion into Power is a book written by Mary Everest Boole, which explores the concept of passion and how it can be transformed into power. The author argues that passion is a powerful force that can be harnessed to achieve great things in life. She draws on her own experiences as a mathematician and educator to illustrate how passion can be used to overcome obstacles and achieve success.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of passion and power. The first chapter explores the nature of passion and its role in human motivation. The author argues that passion is not just a fleeting emotion, but a deep-seated desire that can drive us to achieve our goals.The second chapter looks at the relationship between passion and creativity. The author argues that passion is a key ingredient in the creative process, and that it can help us to overcome creative blocks and find new solutions to problems.The third chapter explores the role of passion in leadership. The author argues that passionate leaders are more effective than those who lack passion, as they are able to inspire and motivate their followers to achieve great things.The fourth chapter looks at the importance of perseverance in turning passion into power. The author argues that passion alone is not enough to achieve success, and that it must be combined with hard work and determination.Overall, The Forging of Passion into Power is a thought-provoking book that offers insights into the nature of passion and its role in achieving success. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to harness the power of passion to achieve their goals.1912. The niece of George Everest (for whom the mountain is named) and the wife of George Boole, the mathematician, the author's works were often considered quite controversial for the Victorian times in which she lived. Contents: The Training of the Imagination; Economy of Force; Destructive Mania; Suicidal Mania; Morality and Art; Sex Instincts; Protective Instincts; Balance of the Nervous System; The Invert Consciousness; The Fixing of Good Habits; Conscious and Unconscious Mind; Hyperaesthesia, Adumbrations, Hallucinations, Hysteria; Mobility and Decision; The Steadying of the Imagination; Teacher-Lust; and The New Idea of Order.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.