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When Dr. Norman Vincent Peale introduced the idea of positive thinking sixty years ago, the concept was considered (and somewhat promoted) as a well-kept secret that if known could lead to new heights of success and personal fulfillment. However, Dr. Peale never intended positive thinking for a special few. He saw it as the answer to the needs and dreams of millions. So instead of keeping the 'secret' Dr. Peale gave it to the world in the form of his book, "The Power of Positive Thinking."
Dr. Peale said "If we can change our thinking, we can change our lives." He told us about all the things we can do to become happy, successful and fulfilled merely by re-programming our minds to switch from negative ideas to positive ones. He knew that negative thoughts, low self esteem and poor self image prevented people from enjoying the happiness and success they deserved and he committed himself to getting the ball rolling. The secret was out!
Who could have imagined sixty plus years ago that the 'secret' was something happy and fulfilled people had been on to for centuries. No matter what the times were like or where in the civilized world they lived and worked, successful people who garnered great achievements had primarily positive outlooks and ideas. If they hadn't, we wouldn't know who they were.. The one exception might lie with a few great composers who turned problems into great symphonies and concertos and some might even say that they did so by taking a positive approach to their creations.
Today, the 'secret' power of positive thinking is ours for the taking. Dr. Peale's ground breaking work is still being carried on by his Center for Positive Thinking where it all began in Paw ling, New York. And many others also carry the torch and keep us well informed with their lectures, videos, publications and ideas. Science has entered the picture too with research that has provided direct evidence that positive thinking has a very-beneficial effect on our physical and mental well being.
Apart from Dr Peale's work you can also refer to a writer named Shiv Khera, who claims to have helped thousands of people across the world with his ability to induce positive thoughts. His book titled 'You Can Win' is a bestseller and has sold millions of copies across the globe. His little secret of positive thinking is out in his book and you can find them too. Good luck!
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