"The Human Machine" by Arnold Bennett is a thought-provoking exploration of self-improvement, arguing that individuals possess immense untapped potential within themselves. The author introduces the idea that people often neglect their own capabilities, prioritizing external factors over their internal workings. Drawing a parallel with inventors who passionately refine their machines, Bennett urges readers to actively engage with and improve their own "human machine"—their thoughts, emotions, and habits. He highlights the common tendency to take oneself for granted and stresses the significance of self-discipline and self-awareness. Anecdotes throughout the book set the stage for practical advice on mental control and cultivating a deeper understanding of oneself to achieve a more rewarding life.
The Human Machine
By Arnold Bennett
Discover how to unleash your inner potential and transform yourself into a well-oiled "machine" through self-awareness and disciplined control.
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About the AuthorEnoch Arnold Bennett was an English author, best known as a novelist, who wrote prolifically. Between the 1890s and the 1930s he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal totalling more than a million words. He wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals, worked in and briefly ran the Ministry of Information during the First World War, and wrote for the cinema in the 1920s. Sales of his books were substantial, and he was the most financially successful British author of his day.
Enoch Arnold Bennett was an English author, best known as a novelist, who wrote prolifically. Between the 1890s and the 1930s he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal totalling more than a million words. He wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals, worked in and briefly ran the Ministry of Information during the First World War, and wrote for the cinema in the 1920s. Sales of his books were substantial, and he was the most financially successful British author of his day.
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