The Power of Positive Thinking
1952
- applied psychology
- aspectos religiosos
- christianity
- conduct of life
- conducta (etica)
- cristianismo
- exito
- miniature books
- pastoral psychology
- paz del espíritu
The story
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
What it’s like
Brisk, upbeat and hopeful in tone, this is a self-help book with the feel of a warm, confident sermon delivered across a kitchen table: short chapters, plain declarative sentences, and a steady stream of anecdotes about ordinary people who turned their days around. The prose is conversational and encouraging, with little ornament; the sensory world is the familiar one of everyday life, offices, marriages, sleepless nights and the small victories that follow a changed outlook. Its vibe is earnest, buoyant and quietly devotional, with Christian faith running through it as a practical tool rather than a doctrine to argue over. Pacing is brisk and easy to dip into, so it suits a Sunday morning with coffee, a pocket-sized read on a commute, or a stretch when worry has been keeping you up at night. Intensity is nil: no violence, no sexual content, no fear-driven material, only gentle reassurance and exhortation. It is for people who want a steadying, optimistic voice, who are looking to break the worry habit, rebuild confidence, or find a calmer way to approach work and relationships.
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