The Power Of Positive Thinking
Written by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
Narrated by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
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About this audiobook
In this phenomenal bestseller, “written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life,” Dr. Peale demonstrates the power of faith in action. With the practical techniques outlined in this book, you can energize your life—and give yourself the initiative needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes. You’ll learn how to:
· Believe in yourself and in everything you do
· Build new power and determination
· Develop the power to reach your goals
· Break the worry habit and achieve a relaxed life
· Improve your personal and professional relationships
· Assume control over your circumstances
· Be kind to yourself
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale (1898–1993), one of the most influential clergymen of his time, was the author of forty-six books, including the international bestseller The Power of Positive Thinking. Dr. Peale’s legacy continues today through the Peale Foundation.
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Reviews for The Power Of Positive Thinking
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Overall, "The Power of Positive Thinking" is a good and decent book. It is a bit aged. The dialog, illustrations, and references are obviously from a bygone era (1950s). But, the overall premise of the book is quite simple and relevant today: Utilizing the art of visualization and having faith in the visual. Believing in what you want in order to succeed and make happen. Peale uses various Biblical text to support the view that you can make happen anything you want to as long as it fits within God's will. In general I agree with this premise. But, Peale seems to place more faith on the visualization itself rather than placing the faith in God alone. And, there seemed to be a high emphasis on achieving great business success throughout the book. But, I enjoyed the relaxation techniques Peale offers throughout this book. And, I like the technique of repetitive self-talk, Scripture memory, and imagery of peace and tranquility in order to sustain harmony and calm in ones life. I also appreciated Peale's encouragement to not let any negative thoughts enter into the mind. The minute it does, put an end to it and immediately replace it with a positive thought. I also appreciate Peale's call to sustain a pure and positive mind, free of worry and anxiety, as it will inevitably lead to a healthy body (healthy mind = healthy body). There were many good Scripture verses and passages scattered throughout the book; verses that offer encouragement, hope, and strength. The one thing that is missing from this book is a general summarization of all the practical techniques mentioned throughout the book. It seems the techniques were a bit obscure and hard to find at times. It would have been nice for Peale to have brought it altogether. Nevertheless, the book is good. I highly recommend it to those who struggle with anxiety and worry like myself. I also recommend it to those who may suffer from low self esteem.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I love the fact that what is used is Scripture. It brought verses to light and saw them in different ways. Who I am is based on how I think, what I think about, and the negative thoughts I allow to take hold in my heart. Short but insightful book!
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- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5This is essentially a work for Christians. But here is what I gleaned from it:
- "Prayerise, picturise, actualise" (pp. 63-5).
- "Do you ever 'fume' or 'fret'?" (p. 96).
- "Self-knowledge is the beginning of self-correction" (p. 241).
- "easy power" and "correlated power" (p. 243).
Peale mentions dozens of famous people, including Marcus Aurelius and Edison, and endless examples of faith and positive thinking based on his own experience. His argument is that faith is scientific, and will be proven so. The work reflects many of the conversations I have had with Christian psychologists. It is difficult to be pessimistic when surrounded by such optimism. In the words of my late great-grandmother, "Think positive. Always think positive".1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5short, uplifting. author talks faith, a lot. a bit much for me.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I should do this over and over again I loved the book
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Helpful book, i like it and i would like to tell others read the book
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hermoso libro. No hay forma desde mi entender de vivir en lo positivo sin estar certero de Dios.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excelent audiobook for positive thinking. Highly recommend it for everyone!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The book is simple to understand with real life examples!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The simplicity of presentation and the practically of everything suggested made this book amazing for me. I will share this with my children most definitely
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I enjoyed the audiobook. It was short and straight to the point. I will listen again to hopefully have the message sink in.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good , when you don’t have hope or feel bad about your life
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Although this takes the religious route of Christianity, the principles of your mindset and beliefs, coupled with practical execution, really do hold true in this book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This was a re-read. I can’t get enough of this book. It’s probably the 10th time of listening to the book
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A simply, but practical word. I believe every word and expect the impossible to be possible.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Unfortunately, only the first three chapters were made available here.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Positive and uplifting. Lots of Biblical usage.
Great chapters to listen to! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Straightforward, concise and an extremely helpful classic. I would definitely recommend listening to/reading this book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Simple and to the point. Great read. Highly recommended it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Powerfull information, kids in school should learn this! Great work!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Short and sweet. Helpful. Seems obvious but how often do we forget
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5One gets very good tips for everyday life challenges! Good listen
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very good, I like it. A good motivator book is one of my favorites
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Magical and enlightening. Im reading it for the second round!!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Listening again ❤️I want to absorb more of this !
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent book, really helps change your mindset to think positive
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Un libro muy bueno que nos recuerda que debemos ver las cosas buenas de las experiencias
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fantastic. Simple. Straightforward. Great for anybody! An easy method that can help us all reach our goals and dreams.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Pretty basic and simple. But then again maybe I just don’t have the right attitude about it. :)
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It’s great and very supportive in helping changing from a negative mind to positive mind.