Mental Efficiency, and Other Hints to Men and Women

"Mental Efficiency, and Other Hints to Men and Women" by Arnold Bennett is a self-help book written in the early 20th century. The text explores the concept of mental efficiency, contrasting it with the widespread emphasis on physical efficiency in society. Bennett aims to provide insights into cultivating mental effectiveness and promoting personal development, encouraging readers to harness their mental potential to improve their quality of life. At the start of the book, Bennett outlines an appeal to his readers, acknowledging a general concern about mental inefficiency as people pursue physical excellence. He reflects on the lack of attention given to cultivating the mind, addressing common regrets among individuals who feel their mental faculties are underutilized. In a thought-provoking manner, Bennett invites a dialogue with his audience, asking for their experiences and perspectives on mental efficiency. The opening portion sets the tone for a broader discussion on enhancing one's mental abilities and suggests practical steps for achieving personal growth and fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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.