The Power of Positive Thinking

by Norman Vincent Peale

Nature’s sounds are quiet, harmonious.

cannot carry on an argument in a whisper,” he said with a grin.

If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.’

At least ten times every day affirm: “I expect the best and with God’s help will attain the best.” In so doing your thoughts will turn towards the best

He ‘believes’, and it is very difficult to hold back the man who believes.

Deliberately reduce your tone; bring it down to a whisper. Remember that it is difficult to argue in a whisper. Slump in a chair, or even lie down if possible. It is very difficult to get mad lying down.

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.”

“A man is what he thinks about all day long.”

Avoid argument, but whenever a negative attitude is expressed, counter with a positive and optimistic opinion.

Plan your work—work your plan. Lack of system produces that ‘I’m swamped’ feeling.

Don’t try to do everything at once. That is why time is spread out. Heed that wise advice from the Bible: “This one thing I do.”