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The Mystery of Sex Transmutation
In Chapter 11 of Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill introduces one of the more intriguing and perhaps lesser-understood concepts of the book: sex transmutation.
Hill argues that sexual energy when properly harnessed and redirected, can be a powerful force for creative and professional success. He calls this process sex transmutation, or the changing of sexual energy into productive outlets.
Let’s delve into what this means and how you can use it to your advantage.
What is Sex Transmutation?
Sex transmutation refers to the act of converting sexual energy into creative or productive endeavors.Hill defines it as
“the changing or transferring of one element, or form of energy, into another”.
He emphasizes that sexual desire is one of the strongest human drives and when channeled into non-sexual pursuits, can lead to extraordinary achievements.
Hill believes that many successful men, from inventors to business magnates, have unknowingly practiced sex transmutation.
Sexual energy, according to Hill, can be converted into both physical and mental activity. It can provide the stamina to persist in…