Why Some Positive Thinkers Get Powerful Results

Gives advice on setting goals, obtaining peace of mind, alleviating depression, breaking self-destructive habits, and improving spiritual and physical health

Norman Vincent Peale is well known for his famous book, The Power of Positive Thinking which has sold in the millions. This is one of his lesser known but extremely useful, helpful books because it gives hundreds of examples of how people changed their thinking and attitudes to get positive results in their lives. Some of the suggestions seem simple or corny but guess what? THEY WORK! I can vouch for that because I have tried many of them, including writing out goals on a card and carrying the the cards in my purse to reinforce my goals. More importantly, these reminders keep me on track daily. He calls this suggestion by the corny title of "the shirt pocket technique" meaning he carried his goals around on cards in his shirt pocket. The other very helpful part of this book is that it contains checklists in most chapters, which are like "to do" lists. They are really summaries of the points he has made in that chapter and a reminder of what you can actually do to further your goals. I keep a copy of this book around and read a page or 2 or 3 now and again to remind me how to stay positive and get to where I want to go. I highly recommend this book. For cynics, please consider his general theme, which might be summed up as "you get what you think". --By Nadia A. Senyk 27 August 2002

On the last page there's a quote from Thomas A. Edison that sums up the whole message of this book, "If we were to do all we are capable of doing we would literally astonish ourselves." It is with that spirit that Dr. Peale presents more evidence that one's thoughts determine one's destiny. A master at teaching people to apply Christian faith in everyday life, Dr. Peale has made another strong case for faith-based living. In the preface he writes, "think positively, act positively, image positively, pray positively, and believe positively, and powerful results will be yours." The first chapter describes the excitement of the process of adventurous, positive achievement. The fact that it is an ongoing process means the excitement need never end. Success feeds success. He lists four factors which make up the process of success: 1)goal setting 2) positive thinking 3) visualizing and 4)believing. He continues to emphasize that God is the essence of one's success, that one cannot achieve without Him. Dr. Peale has a gift for putting powerful truths in memorable phrases, such as, "Belief power gets powerful results." In the third chapter he talks about problem solving and reminds us that "every problem contains the seeds of its own solution." Guidance from God, like other gifts from Him, is received by faith. He says believe that and act accordingly. Like attracts like. He advocates applying that principle to one's thoughts. Positive thoughts attract similar thoughts. Read this powerful book to enhance the quality of your life. You can't go wrong by doing so. --By Dr. W. G. Covington, 30 October 2003

Again, Dr. Peale outdoes himself in this incredibly motivating and inspiring book. Everything you need to manifest success in your life is contained within this book along with real life examples of the miracles of positive thinking and belief in ones self and creator. --By Richard A. Singer Jr.