Walter Dill Scott Quotes

United States, Physiologist
May 1, 1869 – September, 24, 1955.

Walter Dill Scott (May 1, 1869 – September 24, 1955) was one of the first applied psychologists. He applied psychology to various business practices such as personnel selection and advertising.

Also known as Administrator

Success or failure in business is caused more by mental attitude even than by mental capacity. Banish the fear-attitude; acquire the confident attitude. And remember that the only way to acquire it is-to acquire it.

Walter Dill Scott
Mental attitude is more important than mental capacity.

Walter Dill Scott
- Attitude
- Capacity
- Mental

It is more than probable that the average man could, with no injury to his health, increase his efficiency fifty percent.

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- Health
- Average
- Injury