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The dynamic laws which the book teaches were learned the hard way by trial and error in my personal search for a way of life.
The book is my effort to share my spiritual experience, for if it helped me, I felt it might also be of help to others.
In formulating this simple philosophy of life I found my own answers in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
When anyone of them lets God have charge of his life the power and, glory are amazingly demonstrated.
The book is written with deep concern for the pain, difficulty and struggle of human existence. It teaches the cultivation of peace of mind, not as an escape from life into protected quiescence, but as a power center out of which comes driving energy for constructive personal and social living.
It teaches positive thinking, not as a means to fame, riches or power, but as the practical application of faith to overcome defeat and accomp...
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It teaches a hard, disciplinary way of life, but one which offers great joy to the person who achieves victory over himself and the ...
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NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
What This Book Can Do for You
THIS BOOK IS WRITTEN to suggest techniques and to give examples which demonstrate that you do not need to be defeated by anything, that you can have peace of mind, improved health, and a never-ceasing flow of energy. In short, that your life can be full of joy and satisfaction.
Altogether too many people are defeated by the everyday problems of life.
It is a pity that people should let themselves be defeated by the problems, cares, and difficulties of human existence, and it is also quite unnecessary.
In saying this I certainly do not ignore or minimize the hardships and tragedies of the world, but neither do I allow them to dominate.
By methods I shall outline, obstacles are simply not permitted to destroy your happiness and well-being.
You need be defeated only if you are willing to be. This book teaches you how to “will” not to be.
The purpose of this book is a very direct ...
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This is simply a practical, direct-action, personal-improvement manual. It is written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life.
My aim is to set them forth in this volume in a logical, simple, and understandable manner so that the reader feeling a sense of need, may learn a practical method by which he can build for himself, with God’s help, the kind of life he deeply desires.
If you read this book thoughtfully, carefully absorbing its teachings, and if you will sincerely and persistently practice the principles and formulas set forth herein, you can experience an amazing improvement within yourself.
By using the techniques outlined here you can modify or change the circumstances in which you now live, assuming control over them rather ...
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Your relations with other people will improve. You will become a more popular, esteemed, ...
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By mastering these principles, you will enjoy a delightful new ...
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You will become a person of greater usefulness and will wield an expanded influence.
How can I be so certain that the practice of these principles will produce such results?
The answer is simply that for many years in the Marble Collegiate Church of New York City we have taught a system of creative living based on spiritual techniques, carefully noting ...
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Guideposts,
I have taught these same scientific yet simple principles of achievement, health, and happiness.
1 Believe in Yourself
When proper steps are taken, it can be overcome. You can develop creative faith in yourself—faith that is justified.
“I’m in this town to handle the most important business deal of my life,” he explained. “If I succeed, it means everything to me. If I fail, I’m done for.”
I suggested that he relax a little, that nothing was quite that final. If he succeeded, that was fine. If he didn’t, well, tomorrow was another day.
but whatever we come up with following that study, the formula which I am now going to give you can be a large factor in the eventual cure.”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13)
Subsequently he reported that this simple formula “did wonders” for him and added, “It seems incredible that a few words from the Bible could do so much for a person.”
