Applied Psychology: Making Your Own World Being the Second of a Series of Twelve Volumes on the Applications of Psychology to the Problems of Personal and Business Efficiency

by Warren Hilton

"Applied Psychology: Making Your Own World" by Warren Hilton is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. It is the second volume in a series dedicated to the application of psychology to personal and business efficiency. The book focuses on the exploration of psychological principles that can be utilized to shape one's perception of reality and effectively control one's environment to achieve personal goals. In this work, Hilton delves into the two fundamental processes of the mind: the Sense-Perceptive Process and the Judicial Process. He explains how all human experience arises from sensations that are interpreted through mental frameworks. Through various chapters, the book discusses sensory perception, the unreliability of sense organs, and how to master one's consciousness to influence personal and professional outcomes. Hilton advocates for the idea that individuals can deliberately select the sensory experiences they focus on, thereby creating a customized mental environment conducive to their desires and ambitions. Overall, the book serves as a guide for harnessing psychological insights to enhance personal agency and effectiveness in life.