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El principio positivo
«El principio positivo se basa en el hecho de que siempre hay una respuesta correcta, y que sólo el pensamiento positivo puede producir esta respuesta, a través de un sano proceso intelectual.» NORMAN VINCENT PEALE CÓMO ALCANZAR LO IMPOSIBLE A TRAVÉS DE LA INSPIRACIÓN Y LA MOTIVACIÓN ¿Cómo convertir situaciones potencialmente devastadoras en verdaderas experiencias fortalecedoras de la vida? A través del principio positivo. En este nuevo y fundamental libro, el doctor Peale indica cómo renovar y mantener el poder del pensamiento positivo… y revisa sabiamente el concepto de «imposible». Al utilizar el principio positivo, aprenderá - Hacer entrar en acción las fuerzas de su personalidad. - Utilizar un entusiasmo autorrepetidor. - Abandonar pensamientos y hábitos agotados y abatidos. - Hacer maravillas con una actitud de «puedo hacerlo». - Reaccionar creativamente ante situaciones perturbadoras. - Tener el convencimiento de que nada puede con usted. - Utilizar la fe como fuente de fortaleza y vitalidad.
272 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1976
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Norman Vincent Peale
722 books1,348 followersDr. Norman Vincent Peale (1898–1993) was a minister and author (most notably of The Power of Positive Thinking) and a progenitor of the theory of "positive thinking".
Peale was born in Bowersville, Ohio. He graduated from Bellefontaine High School, Bellefontaine, Ohio. He has earned degrees at Ohio Wesleyan University (where he became a brother of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta) and Boston University School of Theology.
Raised as a Methodist and ordained as a Methodist minister in 1922, Peale changed his religious affiliation to the Reformed Church in America in 1932 and began a 52-year tenure as pastor of Marble Collegiate Church in Manhattan. During that time the church's membership grew from 600 to over 5000, and he became one of New York City's most famous preachers.
Peale was born in Bowersville, Ohio. He graduated from Bellefontaine High School, Bellefontaine, Ohio. He has earned degrees at Ohio Wesleyan University (where he became a brother of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta) and Boston University School of Theology.
Raised as a Methodist and ordained as a Methodist minister in 1922, Peale changed his religious affiliation to the Reformed Church in America in 1932 and began a 52-year tenure as pastor of Marble Collegiate Church in Manhattan. During that time the church's membership grew from 600 to over 5000, and he became one of New York City's most famous preachers.
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July 3, 2018
It's not a kind of book I would typically read. I like psychological books, but not on spiritual base. And there are too many repeats of same sentences throughout the book. Maybe 2.5 is my final rating.
December 7, 2016
The Positive Principle Today by Norman Vincent Peale is an extension or companion of The Power of Positive Thinking. It could be read by itself as enough information is presented for the reader to understand what the author is saying, but I think the target audience is those who have read the original book.
The "Today" of the book is the mid-1970s. This results in some of the then-contemporary examples out-of-date (I have never heard of some of the people whom Peale assumes the reader will recognize), but this is not really an issue as the context is clear enough, and would be so without any specific examples. In any case, this book is much more anecdotal than The Power of Positive Thinking, which I personally enjoy as it serves to support the positive thinking concepts (modern readers will probably recognize this idea as the "Law of Attraction"). The stories are heart-warming and encouraging in that they show people improving their lives and circumstances, often in the face of great adversity. Even those that are more staid are inspiring because most of us have "regular" everyday obstacles to overcome. This book can help.
I highly recommend this book to those who have read The Power of Positive Thinking and wish to dig a little deeper into the concept via a cast of characters who exemplify the various aspects of the positive thinking mentality that Peale is promoting.
The "Today" of the book is the mid-1970s. This results in some of the then-contemporary examples out-of-date (I have never heard of some of the people whom Peale assumes the reader will recognize), but this is not really an issue as the context is clear enough, and would be so without any specific examples. In any case, this book is much more anecdotal than The Power of Positive Thinking, which I personally enjoy as it serves to support the positive thinking concepts (modern readers will probably recognize this idea as the "Law of Attraction"). The stories are heart-warming and encouraging in that they show people improving their lives and circumstances, often in the face of great adversity. Even those that are more staid are inspiring because most of us have "regular" everyday obstacles to overcome. This book can help.
I highly recommend this book to those who have read The Power of Positive Thinking and wish to dig a little deeper into the concept via a cast of characters who exemplify the various aspects of the positive thinking mentality that Peale is promoting.
January 3, 2016
I figured that the new year was a good time to read this Dr. Peale book on positive thinking. Good reminders that we are in charge of our reactions to things and that God is ever there beside us.
February 1, 2017
"Fear thoughts can destroy creative capacity, and what is of even more sinister effect, they can bring to pass things that are constantly feared." (Norman Vincent Peale, The Positive Principle Today)
I found this book gives practical ideas on how to be positive in a negative world and through tragedies, difficulties and problems. The author gives many case studies of how these principles have worked in other people's lives and how to apply them.
Another book by Norman Vincent Peale that will give you a jolt of encouragement, comfort and edification to reach your dreams, goals and visions.
I found this book gives practical ideas on how to be positive in a negative world and through tragedies, difficulties and problems. The author gives many case studies of how these principles have worked in other people's lives and how to apply them.
Another book by Norman Vincent Peale that will give you a jolt of encouragement, comfort and edification to reach your dreams, goals and visions.
February 17, 2013
Most of the concepts if The Secret cane from here. Peale writes as very conservative christian which will not be to everyone's liking. I first read this when I was in sales but the concepts work on all fields of life. If you've heard about the law of attraction here's where it started.
September 4, 2008
I really have to work on this daily. This is a great motivator.
April 15, 2009
one of the greatest books ever-Joe
February 3, 2012
It was all about how you applied yourself but on a unconcious level it works dreams are pleasant.
August 14, 2012
This book really needs to be updated. Very good for being written 40 years ago. Same principles can be applied in today's society.
July 5, 2015
Definitivamente un gran libro que combina la superación personal con nuestras creencias espirituales.
August 2, 2023
Third time I’ve read this book over the years. There’s so much good advice that I cannot remember how to apply it all. But there’s always something that hits me just right, because it must be when I’m ready for it.
As Pastor Peale advises, read something that encourages positivity every day. This book is a recommendation as it can be read in chewable bites.
Yes, the author’s not perfect. But who is? He genuinely believes that life can be difficult, but with faith in Jesus, those difficulties can be faced with courage and confidence.
As Pastor Peale advises, read something that encourages positivity every day. This book is a recommendation as it can be read in chewable bites.
Yes, the author’s not perfect. But who is? He genuinely believes that life can be difficult, but with faith in Jesus, those difficulties can be faced with courage and confidence.
October 11, 2017
A bit too repetitive for me.
September 22, 2018
Bunch of Christian BS...
July 22, 2023
This book is a great continuation to The power of positive thinking. As explained by NVP, this book helps by keeping the momentum achieved in the first book in this series. Things happen in life where we may feel a dip on our personal level. The positive principle today gives a second wind and reinvigorates the mind and spirit.
I'm halfway done and still very much engaged.
I had to return the book to the library as it was due, so I downloaded an online version to continue my reading. I was reading it in between book rentals and managed to complete it in mid July. It was a great refresher, although I think I still prefer NVP's original book (The power of positive thinking). This one talks about how to keep the positive outlook when everyday life sets in and negative events affect us. NVP uses examples from people he's encountered and how they faced challenging life events.
I'm halfway done and still very much engaged.
I had to return the book to the library as it was due, so I downloaded an online version to continue my reading. I was reading it in between book rentals and managed to complete it in mid July. It was a great refresher, although I think I still prefer NVP's original book (The power of positive thinking). This one talks about how to keep the positive outlook when everyday life sets in and negative events affect us. NVP uses examples from people he's encountered and how they faced challenging life events.
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