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left in the middle, not for me, I did give this book a chance for nearly aroundpages but I find it difficult to ignore the emphasis paid to a particular religion don't get me wrong, I am not against any religion, it's just that the book doesn't do any justice to the title given.
I picked up this book for its “cant be ignored “ title, perhaps next time Ill be more careful, Trying to be creative enough, I imagined the relevant and wellsuited name for this book and that has to be “ The Power Of Reading Bible “.
Although, little that I tried to see positive learnings from this one are as follows:
Excerpt: “ Thoughts create words, for words are the vehicles of ideas.
But words also affect thoughts and help to condition if not create attitudes, “
I have read something similar to this in many selfhelp and motivational books, by that I mean, what it implied, if not the exact words.
But there is no denying into saying that these
are some impactful words,
Excerpt: “ In fact, when you return
to itmesmerizing beautiful place you have been to in memory, the mind tends to remove any unpleasant factors present in the actual situation.
The memory visit is often an improvement over the actual for the mind tends to reproduce only the beauty in the remembered scene “
Now that is something that really raised my brows.
Because, if you truly give it a thought, it actually is true, It was said in the context of staying silent every day for aboutmins or more, And for that, you don't need to be close to nature or in the beauty or peace of it, You can simply just visit that place in your memory,
And Finally one of my favorite excerpt i, e.
Excerpt: Nobody can be you as efficiently as YOU can,
And this one needs no elaboration, as it clarifies itself perfectly, So, for these teachings, I kept on with it, But being way too much religiousspecific is the sole reason that gave this novel away, Nothing positive to report. A bit too religious. Norman Vincent Peele has written dozens of books, This is perhaps his most widely known one, As I said, it is a bit to laden with religion for my taste, He is a preacher, so a certain amount is to be expected, but I was excited when I came across the book in a store, and disappointed by the time I finished it.
. .
B/B BORROW WARNING: DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THE TITLE OF THIS BOOK! I love books about positivity, selfimprovement, etc.
and after hearing so much about how this is one of the most inspirational and positive books ever written, I finally read it and promptly regretted it.
This book is nothing more than propaganda and shameless marketing for the author's "church" i, e. , business. Just when I started thinking, "oh, I can get behind the concept he's teaching" BAM! there goes another sneaky advertising for his "church".
He found every opportunity to sneak in the FULL ADDRESS of his "church", even though it was completely and obviously irrelevant and unnecessary.
I'd be more than happy to cite specific pages and paragraphs from the book that show this, but I can tell you right now, there are TONS and I can fill this space with them! I got so sick of seeing the FULL ADDRESS of his "church"'s headquarters that I refused to finish it and put it in the recycle bin! It wasn't a cheap book hardcover and didn't want to donate it to my local library or shelter because I didn't want to subject folks who may be vulnerable or gullible to such propaganda.
I found it almost immoral and disgusting to use religion and people's need for positive guidance! I know this book is considered a "classic" and is beloved by many people, so I guess I must not be seeing something that a lot do, or I'm just too cynical, but if you read or reread the book, pay attention to the references to the author's "church" and tell me they don't read like an advertisement for a business! Every time I read this book, I tell myself I should read it every year.
And then I forget for seven or eight years before stumbling across it again, But it always seems to appear in my life when I need it, so I guess that's okay,
Norman Vincent Peale gives chapter after chapter of tangible ways to feel happier, Some of the examples are a little dated now those darned Communists better not take over the country! but most of it is still practicable today.
Coming from an unapologetically Christian point of view, Peale talks about improving selfimage repeat ten times a day, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
", finding peace, stopping the worry cycle, defusing anger, using prayer to solve problems, having constant energy, etc,
Much more helpful to me than the modern Secrettype selfhelp books,
Norman Vincent Peale, one of Americas most distinguished speakers was not born with that gift, As a child Norman was shy and retiring and had a terrible inferiority complex, Then to add to those feelings of inferiority, he was a preachers son and believed that he was expected to be perfect, Well, he didnt want to be perfect he wanted to be hardboiled and something else, he vowed never to become a preacher, He grew up in a religious family and as part of the church community from time to time they were all called upon to make public speeches.
Norman was urged to join the others in their activities, but the thought of speaking in public scared him to death,
Eventually though, with the urging of his father, reading the Bible and interacting with other family members he began to shed those feelings of inferiority.
Then once he got over his shyness and began to connect with an audience he became a very effective public speaker and writer.
He also became a preacher, something that he had vowed earlier in life not to ever do,
After a number of years of interaction with church members as their minister he determined several simple truths about life, You must believe in yourself because, without a humble and reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy, Basil King once said, “Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid, ” Emerson declared a tremendous truth, “They conquer who believe they can, ”
Dr. Peale tells the story of a day on the golf course, It seems he hit the ball into some tall grass and when he finally located the almost hidden ball, he lamented about his chances of hitting it out.
Well, his golf partner saw his dilemma and talked him through the problem, Dr. Peale took a swing, as instructed, and wound up hitting the ball near the green, He was delighted with the results and always remembered a comment made by his playing partner that day, the rough is only mental.
Now while The Power of Positive Thinking is based on Dr, Peales belief in God, he also says that belief in your own abilities play a large part in individual success or failure,
Selfconfidence or the lack of it plays an important part in our lives, A survey of college students when asked to state their most difficult personal problem seventy five percent answered that it was a lack of confidence.
One of the ways to selfconfidence is to expect the best, When you expect the best, you release a magnetic force in your mind, which by law of attraction tends to bring the best to you.
When you buy and read this remarkable book your attitude will change, and youll find success sometimes in the most unexpected places.
"This book is written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life, "
The terminology may be different "pictureize" instead of "visualize" but the techniques are similar,
I've used techniques put forth in "The Secret" and in this book and they do work, Put bluntly, it has to be believed to work in order to work,
If nothing else, there is practical advice for the aid of sleeping, clearing your mind and reducing your level of anger in tense situations.
Additionally, I think anyone would be happier and be more pleasant to be around when they shift their thinking to a more positive mindset.
This gives exercises to help accomplish that goal,
Again, I feel Mr, Peale's book and Ms. Byrne's book compliment each other, If someone is turned off by "The Secret," believing it to be "Oprahesque," New Age thinking, than read "The Power of Positive Thinking.
" There aren't many who are more mainstream than he, who comes from a traditional, American religious background,
At the same time, if someone is turned off by a traditional, religious point of view, read "The Secret" which instead of "God" uses the term "The Universe," when referencing a Higher Power, therefore allowing for many faiths and beliefs.
However, if both books are read, I believe a person not only reinforces the basic principles in their mind but also gains additional techniques to achieve their goals.
Again, the caveat is, you have to believe for it to work, You have to remember to use it, If you try for a week and give up, this won't do you any good, However, if you're committed to continually practice what you've learned, be ready to see some amazing things happen in your life! If you are looking for a religious solution to your troubles, this is a fantastic book.
The proven and timetested practices outlined in this book should lead anyone to a life of mental and emotional health through faith in Jesus Christ.
You can find the best edition here: sitelink amazon. com/PowerPositive .
GENRE SELFHELP / SPIRITUAL
Posting a book after a long time however this is one of those books which one would enjoy nice and slow!!
I got this book as gift from my Principal during my graduation of high school back inI never kept track of it had almost lost it and got it back from my friend who happened to read it and keep it in his library.
Norman Vincent Peale a pastor has shared his experience as a healer and motivational speaker, he has in this book picked up a lot of references from the bible and connected it with real life events and shared his experience in this book.
A highly recommended book if you are a Catholic as well as for those readers who are looking forward to reading self help books!!
The author has provided exercises in this book that are easy to follow, also one of those books which I will keep returning to until I perfect the exercises mentioned in this book.
Thank you This is a book that I am constantly reading on and off, I found it on a trip in Sante Fe, New Mexico, It turned up right in front of me while I was shopping at a local book store, You know how a book comes into your life just at the right time, well this is the book for me, It has helped change my life at a point when I needed it the most, I should say a very negative time in my life.
I would recommend it to anyone, It is one of those books that you highlight and go back to reread parts of it again,
The Power of Positive Thinking was my first book forand I am glad I chose to start the year surfing on positive sails.
Lately, I have turned quite picky about the books I read owing to the very little time I get to spare, So, just when I find all but raving reviews about this book, I get fortunate enough to receive an audiobook from Reado and all I have to do is plug the earphones and there I go!
About this book, I can write for pages together since there is so much the author has generously shared with his readers.
Consistent selfless efforts poured in the pages only with a purview of improving lives gets me all emotional, Seriously, how often do we think about others while moaning about our own miseries
The central message of this book by the great inspirational writer, Dr.
Vincent Peale, is being positive and transforming life, not just your own, but of all those associated with you,
Now, I like to read inspirational books, Quite honestly, recollecting a quote every now and then gets my day going, But this book is a whole ocean of positive punch, Yes, it is meant for all those moments when you are on the verge of giving up, frustrated and of course, mostly angry.
So, when someone asked if I enjoyed the book, I said, “I am not sure if I enjoyed it.
It was not meant to enjoy, it isn't a comic book, for Gods sake, But yes, Ill surely keep going back to it each time I feel that I need a dose of positivity, ”
The Power of Positive thinking nails in your conscience the idea of sailing the boat of life while rowing with an oar of positivity.
Its simple, its effective, it gets the sleeping cells of your head awake and maybe, it makes you want to try on a new pair of glasses and look at the world anew.
Having said that, it is almost undeniable that through most part, the book takes a religious course and that can get the notsoreligiouscrowd of readers a little put off.
Lessons to learn though would be how one should perceive problems and worries as opportunities for selfimprovement, Anger and fear are perhaps, the most destructive of weapons, Killing them needs a lot of love, faith, patience and forgiveness,
What I certainly pack away from this book is the authors take on happiness which is so imperative and yet always overlooked.
“The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry, Live simply, expect little, give much, Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others, Try this for a week and you will be surprised, ”
Having tried this, I have been witness to its transforming power, Truly, it doesn't take magic to work miracles, it takes faith,
.
I picked up this book for its “cant be ignored “ title, perhaps next time Ill be more careful, Trying to be creative enough, I imagined the relevant and wellsuited name for this book and that has to be “ The Power Of Reading Bible “.
Although, little that I tried to see positive learnings from this one are as follows:
Excerpt: “ Thoughts create words, for words are the vehicles of ideas.
But words also affect thoughts and help to condition if not create attitudes, “
I have read something similar to this in many selfhelp and motivational books, by that I mean, what it implied, if not the exact words.
But there is no denying into saying that these
are some impactful words,
Excerpt: “ In fact, when you return
to itmesmerizing beautiful place you have been to in memory, the mind tends to remove any unpleasant factors present in the actual situation.
The memory visit is often an improvement over the actual for the mind tends to reproduce only the beauty in the remembered scene “
Now that is something that really raised my brows.
Because, if you truly give it a thought, it actually is true, It was said in the context of staying silent every day for aboutmins or more, And for that, you don't need to be close to nature or in the beauty or peace of it, You can simply just visit that place in your memory,
And Finally one of my favorite excerpt i, e.
Excerpt: Nobody can be you as efficiently as YOU can,
And this one needs no elaboration, as it clarifies itself perfectly, So, for these teachings, I kept on with it, But being way too much religiousspecific is the sole reason that gave this novel away, Nothing positive to report. A bit too religious. Norman Vincent Peele has written dozens of books, This is perhaps his most widely known one, As I said, it is a bit to laden with religion for my taste, He is a preacher, so a certain amount is to be expected, but I was excited when I came across the book in a store, and disappointed by the time I finished it.
. .
B/B BORROW WARNING: DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THE TITLE OF THIS BOOK! I love books about positivity, selfimprovement, etc.
and after hearing so much about how this is one of the most inspirational and positive books ever written, I finally read it and promptly regretted it.
This book is nothing more than propaganda and shameless marketing for the author's "church" i, e. , business. Just when I started thinking, "oh, I can get behind the concept he's teaching" BAM! there goes another sneaky advertising for his "church".
He found every opportunity to sneak in the FULL ADDRESS of his "church", even though it was completely and obviously irrelevant and unnecessary.
I'd be more than happy to cite specific pages and paragraphs from the book that show this, but I can tell you right now, there are TONS and I can fill this space with them! I got so sick of seeing the FULL ADDRESS of his "church"'s headquarters that I refused to finish it and put it in the recycle bin! It wasn't a cheap book hardcover and didn't want to donate it to my local library or shelter because I didn't want to subject folks who may be vulnerable or gullible to such propaganda.
I found it almost immoral and disgusting to use religion and people's need for positive guidance! I know this book is considered a "classic" and is beloved by many people, so I guess I must not be seeing something that a lot do, or I'm just too cynical, but if you read or reread the book, pay attention to the references to the author's "church" and tell me they don't read like an advertisement for a business! Every time I read this book, I tell myself I should read it every year.
And then I forget for seven or eight years before stumbling across it again, But it always seems to appear in my life when I need it, so I guess that's okay,
Norman Vincent Peale gives chapter after chapter of tangible ways to feel happier, Some of the examples are a little dated now those darned Communists better not take over the country! but most of it is still practicable today.
Coming from an unapologetically Christian point of view, Peale talks about improving selfimage repeat ten times a day, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
", finding peace, stopping the worry cycle, defusing anger, using prayer to solve problems, having constant energy, etc,
Much more helpful to me than the modern Secrettype selfhelp books,
Norman Vincent Peale, one of Americas most distinguished speakers was not born with that gift, As a child Norman was shy and retiring and had a terrible inferiority complex, Then to add to those feelings of inferiority, he was a preachers son and believed that he was expected to be perfect, Well, he didnt want to be perfect he wanted to be hardboiled and something else, he vowed never to become a preacher, He grew up in a religious family and as part of the church community from time to time they were all called upon to make public speeches.
Norman was urged to join the others in their activities, but the thought of speaking in public scared him to death,
Eventually though, with the urging of his father, reading the Bible and interacting with other family members he began to shed those feelings of inferiority.
Then once he got over his shyness and began to connect with an audience he became a very effective public speaker and writer.
He also became a preacher, something that he had vowed earlier in life not to ever do,
After a number of years of interaction with church members as their minister he determined several simple truths about life, You must believe in yourself because, without a humble and reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy, Basil King once said, “Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid, ” Emerson declared a tremendous truth, “They conquer who believe they can, ”
Dr. Peale tells the story of a day on the golf course, It seems he hit the ball into some tall grass and when he finally located the almost hidden ball, he lamented about his chances of hitting it out.
Well, his golf partner saw his dilemma and talked him through the problem, Dr. Peale took a swing, as instructed, and wound up hitting the ball near the green, He was delighted with the results and always remembered a comment made by his playing partner that day, the rough is only mental.
Now while The Power of Positive Thinking is based on Dr, Peales belief in God, he also says that belief in your own abilities play a large part in individual success or failure,
Selfconfidence or the lack of it plays an important part in our lives, A survey of college students when asked to state their most difficult personal problem seventy five percent answered that it was a lack of confidence.
One of the ways to selfconfidence is to expect the best, When you expect the best, you release a magnetic force in your mind, which by law of attraction tends to bring the best to you.
When you buy and read this remarkable book your attitude will change, and youll find success sometimes in the most unexpected places.
"This book is written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life, "
Norman Vincent Peale
The precursor to The Secret, The Power of Positive Thinking has helped millions of men and women to achieve fulfillment in their lives.
In this phenomenal bestseller, 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:
Expect the best and get it
Believe in yourself and in everything you do
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 Though written overyears before "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne, it almost exactly mirrors that book.
The terminology may be different "pictureize" instead of "visualize" but the techniques are similar,
I've used techniques put forth in "The Secret" and in this book and they do work, Put bluntly, it has to be believed to work in order to work,
If nothing else, there is practical advice for the aid of sleeping, clearing your mind and reducing your level of anger in tense situations.
Additionally, I think anyone would be happier and be more pleasant to be around when they shift their thinking to a more positive mindset.
This gives exercises to help accomplish that goal,
Again, I feel Mr, Peale's book and Ms. Byrne's book compliment each other, If someone is turned off by "The Secret," believing it to be "Oprahesque," New Age thinking, than read "The Power of Positive Thinking.
" There aren't many who are more mainstream than he, who comes from a traditional, American religious background,
At the same time, if someone is turned off by a traditional, religious point of view, read "The Secret" which instead of "God" uses the term "The Universe," when referencing a Higher Power, therefore allowing for many faiths and beliefs.
However, if both books are read, I believe a person not only reinforces the basic principles in their mind but also gains additional techniques to achieve their goals.
Again, the caveat is, you have to believe for it to work, You have to remember to use it, If you try for a week and give up, this won't do you any good, However, if you're committed to continually practice what you've learned, be ready to see some amazing things happen in your life! If you are looking for a religious solution to your troubles, this is a fantastic book.
The proven and timetested practices outlined in this book should lead anyone to a life of mental and emotional health through faith in Jesus Christ.
You can find the best edition here: sitelink amazon. com/PowerPositive .
GENRE SELFHELP / SPIRITUAL
Posting a book after a long time however this is one of those books which one would enjoy nice and slow!!
I got this book as gift from my Principal during my graduation of high school back inI never kept track of it had almost lost it and got it back from my friend who happened to read it and keep it in his library.
Norman Vincent Peale a pastor has shared his experience as a healer and motivational speaker, he has in this book picked up a lot of references from the bible and connected it with real life events and shared his experience in this book.
A highly recommended book if you are a Catholic as well as for those readers who are looking forward to reading self help books!!
The author has provided exercises in this book that are easy to follow, also one of those books which I will keep returning to until I perfect the exercises mentioned in this book.
Thank you This is a book that I am constantly reading on and off, I found it on a trip in Sante Fe, New Mexico, It turned up right in front of me while I was shopping at a local book store, You know how a book comes into your life just at the right time, well this is the book for me, It has helped change my life at a point when I needed it the most, I should say a very negative time in my life.
I would recommend it to anyone, It is one of those books that you highlight and go back to reread parts of it again,
The Power of Positive Thinking was my first book forand I am glad I chose to start the year surfing on positive sails.
Lately, I have turned quite picky about the books I read owing to the very little time I get to spare, So, just when I find all but raving reviews about this book, I get fortunate enough to receive an audiobook from Reado and all I have to do is plug the earphones and there I go!
About this book, I can write for pages together since there is so much the author has generously shared with his readers.
Consistent selfless efforts poured in the pages only with a purview of improving lives gets me all emotional, Seriously, how often do we think about others while moaning about our own miseries
The central message of this book by the great inspirational writer, Dr.
Vincent Peale, is being positive and transforming life, not just your own, but of all those associated with you,
Now, I like to read inspirational books, Quite honestly, recollecting a quote every now and then gets my day going, But this book is a whole ocean of positive punch, Yes, it is meant for all those moments when you are on the verge of giving up, frustrated and of course, mostly angry.
So, when someone asked if I enjoyed the book, I said, “I am not sure if I enjoyed it.
It was not meant to enjoy, it isn't a comic book, for Gods sake, But yes, Ill surely keep going back to it each time I feel that I need a dose of positivity, ”
The Power of Positive thinking nails in your conscience the idea of sailing the boat of life while rowing with an oar of positivity.
Its simple, its effective, it gets the sleeping cells of your head awake and maybe, it makes you want to try on a new pair of glasses and look at the world anew.
Having said that, it is almost undeniable that through most part, the book takes a religious course and that can get the notsoreligiouscrowd of readers a little put off.
Lessons to learn though would be how one should perceive problems and worries as opportunities for selfimprovement, Anger and fear are perhaps, the most destructive of weapons, Killing them needs a lot of love, faith, patience and forgiveness,
What I certainly pack away from this book is the authors take on happiness which is so imperative and yet always overlooked.
“The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry, Live simply, expect little, give much, Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others, Try this for a week and you will be surprised, ”
Having tried this, I have been witness to its transforming power, Truly, it doesn't take magic to work miracles, it takes faith,
.