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The Power of Positive Thinking:

10 Traits for Maximum Results
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Simon and Schuster, Apr 3, 2003 - Self-Help - 240 pages
"This book is written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life." -- Norman Vincent Peale

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:

• 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

  

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User Review  - Sarah - Goodreads

One of the most helpful and convicting books I've ever read. If you're struggling in life right now I highly recommend this! Read full review

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User Review  - Carol - Goodreads

It was a book that helped me gain self esteem. It is what the Bible teaches, to love everyone even your enemies. You don't have to resort to anger, there are other ways to salve your feelings. Read full review

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Contents

Believe in Yourself
1
A Peaceful Mind Generates Power
15
How to Have Constant Energy
29
Try Prayer Power
41
How to Create Your Own Happiness
58
Stop Fuming and Fretting
72
Expect the Best and Get It
86
Dont Believe in Defeat
104
Power to Solve Personal Problems
130
How to Use Faith in Healing
142
When Vitality Sags Try This Health Formula
156
Inflow of New Thoughts Can Remake You
167
Relax for Easy Power
181
How to Get People to Like You
192
Prescription for Heartache
204
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How to Break the Worry Habit
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NPR: The Power of Positive Thinking, Circa 2007
Fifty years ago, he was telling people in The Power of Positive Thinking that if you had more positive thoughts, your life would get better. ...
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Peale Center for Positive Thinking - Dr. Peale
Positive thinking destination. Official website of Norman Vincent Peale, motivational speaker, minister, author, and positive thinker innovator
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The Power of Positive Thinking Book Giveaway | allfinancialmatters
This is a hardback of TWO of Norman Vincent Peale’s books: The Power of Positive Thinking and The Amazing Results of Positive Thinking. How’s that for cool? ...
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The Power of Positive Thinking - A Must Read Book for Those Who ...
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Critique of the Power of Positive Thinking and the "Supreme Secret ...
A Christian Critique of the Power Of Positive Thinking and the "Supreme Secret" of Napolean Hill, Norman Vincent Peale, Earl Nightingale, and others ...
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Yankees 2000: Promote the Curse: The Power of Positive Thinking ...
On May 16, sportsnet New York reported that Cliff could be seen reading a copy of Dr. Peale’s The Power of Positive Thinking in the clubhouse before the ...
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Attitude (psychology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Allophilia · Cognitive dissonance · Elaboration likelihood model · Norman Vincent Peale, author of The Power of Positive Thinking; List of thinking-related ...
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Dr Norman Vincent Peale - The Power Of Positive Thinking [on ...
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The Power of Positive Thinking
The Power of Positive Thinking really changed my life, I was on the verge of suicide, and found your book in a charity shop, it showed me that God cared and ...
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The Power of Positive Thinking … Make Your Dreams a Reality.
Your thoughts can destroy your life. They can also bring you untold happiness through the power of positive thinking.
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About the author (2003)

Norman Vincent Peale, one of the most influential clergymen of his time, is the author of forty-six books, including the international bestseller The Power of Positive Thinking. Dr. Peale's legacy continues today through the Peale Center for Christian Living, the Outreach Division of Guideposts, www.dailyguide posts.com/positivethinking.

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TitleThe Power of Positive Thinking: 10 Traits for Maximum Results
AuthorDr. Norman Vincent Peale
PublisherSimon and Schuster, 2003
ISBN0743254309, 9780743254304
Length240 pages
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Self-Help / General
Self-Help / Motivational & Inspirational
Self-Help / Personal Growth / Happiness
  
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