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Title: The Power of Positive Thinking
Author: Norman Vincent Peale
Stars: ***
The Power of Positive Thinking is about faith – having faith in yourself and
faith in a higher power. Fill your mind with faith and you will achieve great
things.
It’s amazing how many authors have borrowed from this book – choosing
your attitude, expressing gratitude, self-actualization… they’re all in there!
Peale is not the inventor of these concepts, but he’s one of the first to bring
them together in this easy-to-read self-help format (copyright 1952).
Numerous tips and instructions for living a successful life fill the pages. Many
are summarized at the end of the chapters. Most have a religious bent, which
is not all that surprising considering Peale was a Christian minister. There
are also quite a few memorable stories and quotes from Peale and many
others. Some memorable quips include:
One never does wrong by doing right
Believe and succeed
Plan your work and work your plan
Some have taken issue with Peale and some of his teachings. They may or
may not be justified in doing so. Regardless, this best-selling book has sold
millions of copies and is one of the original giants in the self-help genre. That
alone makes it compelling enough to read. Any additional benefits gleaned
are a bonus.
Author: Norman Vincent Peale
Stars: ***
The Power of Positive Thinking is about faith – having faith in yourself and
faith in a higher power. Fill your mind with faith and you will achieve great
things.
It’s amazing how many authors have borrowed from this book – choosing
your attitude, expressing gratitude, self-actualization… they’re all in there!
Peale is not the inventor of these concepts, but he’s one of the first to bring
them together in this easy-to-read self-help format (copyright 1952).
Numerous tips and instructions for living a successful life fill the pages. Many
are summarized at the end of the chapters. Most have a religious bent, which
is not all that surprising considering Peale was a Christian minister. There
are also quite a few memorable stories and quotes from Peale and many
others. Some memorable quips include:
One never does wrong by doing right
Believe and succeed
Plan your work and work your plan
Some have taken issue with Peale and some of his teachings. They may or
may not be justified in doing so. Regardless, this best-selling book has sold
millions of copies and is one of the original giants in the self-help genre. That
alone makes it compelling enough to read. Any additional benefits gleaned
are a bonus.
V E N T U R E S , L L C