Introduction

Both Napoleon Hill (Interview with the Devil) and Maurice Nicoll warn against drifting. There are many ways of drifting, on different scales. One effective action against drifting is to make a mental shift.

1. DRIFTING - INSTITUTIONAL MAN

2. DRIFTING ON AN HOUR TO HOUR BASIS

3. BEING RUTHLESS

4. DRIFTING COUNTERACTED BY LATERAL SHIFTING

5. DRIFTING ON A SOCIETAL SCALE

6. DRIFTING BY IGNORING THE REALITY OF THE PSYCHE

7. DRIFTING BY FAILING TO FIND WORTHWHILE MEANING

8. DRIFTING BY LYING TO ONESELF

SUMMARY

CONCLUSION

RESOURCES

Napoleon Hill, Interview with the Devil

Maurice Nicoll, Psychological Commentaries