Project Gutenberg 2004-10-26 Public domain in the USA. 209 Starke, D. Poise: How to Attain It "Poise: How to Attain It" by D. Starke is a self-help guide written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The book focuses on the concept of "poise" as a valuable quality that allows individuals to gain control over their emotions and actions, leading to personal growth and social respect. It discusses various attributes of poise, such as willpower, reasoning, and self-knowledge, while providing practical exercises aimed at overcoming timidity, fostering confidence, and achieving a balanced, poised demeanor. The opening of "Poise: How to Attain It" establishes a clear definition of poise and emphasizes its necessity in achieving success in life. The author addresses the obstacles faced by individuals lacking poise, particularly timidity—which is described as a significant hindrance to personal advancement. The text introduces the idea that mastery of oneself is crucial for developing poise, outlining the mental qualities that constitute poise while hinting at a structure that includes both theoretical discussion and practical exercises. This sets the stage for exploring not just the psychological aspects, but also the physical exercises intended to help readers cultivate this essential trait for navigating daily life more effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Conduct of life BJ Text Category: How To ... Category: Psychiatry/Psychology 212071 2025-08-06T07:24:00.927880 text/html 190064 2024-10-28T20:52:53 text/html 152936 2025-08-06T07:24:07.715844 application/epub+zip 153163 2025-08-06T07:24:03.797854 application/epub+zip 143552 2025-08-06T07:24:02.627848 application/epub+zip 312466 2025-08-06T07:24:10.467849 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288618 2025-08-06T07:24:06.935854 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205233 2022-09-07T13:20:59.668062 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 188634 2025-08-06T07:24:00.163897 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 168934 2024-10-28T20:52:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15504 2025-08-06T07:24:10.585812 application/rdf+xml 14273 2025-08-06T07:24:03.121845 image/jpeg 3907 2025-08-06T07:24:02.873847 image/jpeg 142598 2025-08-06T07:24:00.945873 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog