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Believe You Can: The Power of a Positive Attitude

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Bestselling author John Mason shows readers that believing in yourself is the first step to success. This accessible book is both inspirational and practical, encouraging readers to approach life with optimism and the assurance that they are meant for great things.

208 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published March 1, 2010

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John Mason

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John Mason is a national best-selling author, noted speaker, and executive author coach. He is the founder and president of Insight International and Insight Publishing Group.

He has authored twenty-five books including "An Enemy Called Average," "You’re Born an Original Don’t Die a Copy," and "Know Your Limits—Then Ignore Them" which have sold nearly two million copies and are translated into thirty-eight languages throughout
the world. These books are widely known as a source of sound wisdom, genuine motivation, and practical principles. His writings have been published in Reader’s Digest along with numerous other national publications. And seven of his books have reached the #1 spot on Amazon best-seller lists.

Known for his quick wit, powerful thoughts, and insightful ideas, he is a popular speaker across the U.S. and around the world.

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August 21, 2010
Helping me to remember things I've already learned but sometimes get pushed to the back of my brain.
Read it slowly - still digesting it....lots of wisdom in it.
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35 reviews21 followers
April 7, 2016

I started reading this book because I needed something to keep myself optimistic about my life -specifically work. Every page covered simple life obstacles common people face that needs to be acknowledged and overcome. From my point of view this book makes me realize to not sweat the small stuff -that there will be people who will criticize you of what you do, but who are they to allow their opinions affect you? Whatever decisions you decide to choose, make sure you are 100% about it because you are who that made you where you at now. If you decided to blame other people from your own mistakes, you will create resentment and baggage that you will forever regret. Try to focus in crediting others for your success when due and try to focus on the prize. Love this book! I picked this book off the shelf because it is small and pocket-sized where I can just grab and carry it around my little purse for in times (like today) to just read for a quick self-reflection.
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January 17, 2012
One of the best read I ever came that grills you to find what exactly you want in life and how to achieve. Open salutation to awesome writing
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June 17, 2021
This book touches a lot of key factors on how you can develop a positive attitude in workplace and business, and how to get the max. out of it. This book is not only a good read for leadership roles but is an extremely vital resource for any budding talents who needs to be more sharp and decent in their day to day work routine and anyone who thrives value and respect in their workplace. Not we all are born decision makers, born leaders but we all have something that can influence others. Capitalizing those things to move ahead can be a calculative task which needs a lot honest vision, observance, practice and unlearning before you learn new. Success have definition that you knit up for it and everyone have their own pair. This book is a goldmine which will make you think of how important is a positive attitude and how it effects the people around you for better
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33 reviews23 followers
September 7, 2020
I read this book years ago and I can still remember how happy I was while reading the contents. It is a book filled with positivity and some answers to your whys. It is a “feel good” book. The price wasn’t that expensive as well. You can read and finish it in a few hours since the book isn’t that thick.
This was a good buy. A book that you can get from your bookshelf to reread again when you want positivity to fill your mind.
6 reviews
April 2, 2019
Great wisdom in this book!

Always more wisdom in this book than you will ever fully comprehend in one read. It will be one of those books you return to again and again and recommend over and over again to family and friends!
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June 19, 2021
This book touches a lot of key factors on how you can develop a positive attitude in workplace and business, and how to get the max. out of it. This book is not only a good read for leadership roles but is an extremely vital resource for any budding talents who needs to be more sharp and decent in their day to day work routine and anyone who thrives value and respect in their workplace. Not we all are born decision makers, born leaders but we all have something that can influence others. Capitalizing those things to move ahead can be a calculative task which needs a lot honest vision, observance, practice and unlearning before you learn new. Success have definition that you knit up for it and everyone have their own pair. This book is a goldmine which will make you think of how important is a positive attitude and how it effects the people around you for better
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June 19, 2021
This book touches a lot of key factors on how you can develop a positive attitude in workplace and business, and how to get the max. out of it. This book is not only a good read for leadership roles but is an extremely vital resource for any budding talents who needs to be more sharp and decent in their day to day work routine and anyone who thrives value and respect in their workplace. Not we all are born decision makers, born leaders but we all have something that can influence others. Capitalizing those things to move ahead can be a calculative task which needs a lot honest vision, observance, practice and unlearning before you learn new. Success have definition that you knit up for it and everyone have their own pair. This book is a goldmine which will make you think of how important is a positive attitude and how it effects the people around you for better
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June 19, 2021
This book touches a lot of key factors on how you can develop a positive attitude in workplace and business, and how to get the max. out of it. This book is not only a good read for leadership roles but is an extremely vital resource for any budding talents who needs to be more sharp and decent in their day to day work routine and anyone who thrives value and respect in their workplace. Not we all are born decision makers, born leaders but we all have something that can influence others. Capitalizing those things to move ahead can be a calculative task which needs a lot honest vision, observance, practice and unlearning before you learn new. Success have definition that you knit up for it and everyone have their own pair. This book is a goldmine which will make you think of how important is a positive attitude and how it effects the people around you for better
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June 19, 2021
This book touches a lot of key factors on how you can develop a positive attitude in workplace and business, and how to get the max. out of it. This book is not only a good read for leadership roles but is an extremely vital resource for any budding talents who needs to be more sharp and decent in their day to day work routine and anyone who thrives value and respect in their workplace. Not we all are born decision makers, born leaders but we all have something that can influence others. Capitalizing those things to move ahead can be a calculative task which needs a lot honest vision, observance, practice and unlearning before you learn new. Success have definition that you knit up for it and everyone have their own pair. This book is a goldmine which will make you think of how important is a positive attitude and how it effects the people around you for better
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June 22, 2021
This book touches a lot of key factors on how you can develop a positive attitude in workplace and business, and how to get the max. out of it. This book is not only a good read for leadership roles but is an extremely vital resource for any budding talents who needs to be more sharp and decent in their day to day work routine and anyone who thrives value and respect in their workplace. Not we all are born decision makers, born leaders but we all have something that can influence others. Capitalizing those things to move ahead can be a calculative task which needs a lot honest vision, observance, practice and unlearning before you learn new. Success have definition that you knit up for it and everyone have their own pair. This book is a goldmine which will make you think of how important is a positive attitude and how it effects the people around you for better
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July 19, 2021
This book touches a lot of key factors on how you can develop a positive attitude in workplace and business, and how to get the max. out of it. This book is not only a good read for leadership roles but is an extremely vital resource for any budding talents who needs to be more sharp and decent in their day to day work routine and anyone who thrives value and respect in their workplace. Not we all are born decision makers, born leaders but we all have something that can influence others. Capitalizing those things to move ahead can be a calculative task which needs a lot honest vision, observance, practice and unlearning before you learn new. Success have definition that you knit up for it and everyone have their own pair. This book is a goldmine which will make you think of how important is a positive attitude and how it effects the people around you for better
10 reviews
May 10, 2025
Interesting and lucidly scripted book by the author explaining the power of attitude and clearly bringing out the keys to success. The book helps us realise that an affirmative attitude influences our success, helps avoid burnouts, keeps our skills refreshed. Positive attitude engenders the climate for success, sets the stage for potential winners to win. We need to be grateful for what we have without feeling depressed for what we don’t have. It kindles the drive to achieve success and give back to humankind. Our own resolution to succeed is more important than anything else. We need to elevate our attitude towards other people. While talent and knowledge are important, the key which unlocks both is our state of mind.
The book beautifully reinforces that all human beings can transform lives by altering their attitudes
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May 10, 2023
WHAT OTHERS SAID YOU CANNOT DO

Everyone has been destined for a greatness by God. And you may not know if you don’t have good relationship with God. But your enemies knew the plan of God for your life. That’s why wicked always looking for different way to bring you down. By saying; you can’t do it. When your enemy said; you can’t do it. That’s what you need to focus in your life and get it done. Because their decision was to stop you. No one can stop you unless you stop yourself. This is a good book for everyone to read.
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50 reviews1 follower
March 31, 2018
I didn’t like the way the book was organized. A lot of information and none of it was organized in a sense that flowed from one topic to another. Some of the chapters repeated themselves and the information was forgettable.
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August 30, 2020
The book is a good reminder to try and stay positive and live a good life. Many of the anecdotes in the book I have read before so I don't know if people have taken them from John Mason or if he as compiled them into one book.
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December 31, 2018
Exceptional motivation book. Highly recommend for inspiration and help.
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July 18, 2020
A powerful and helpful book to help ones life
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7 reviews1 follower
July 20, 2020

This book inspired me to believe in myself and also taught me to trust in my plan and it give me fearless thought towards my dream.
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January 25, 2021
It talked about the power of willingness.
Giving oneself, positive attitude
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August 15, 2022
it helps me believe in myself, reflect and apply it in little ways everyday
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