Saturday, March 16, 2024

book: The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

An old popular book about about power of belief.
While it is based on Bible and with specific religious foundation,
it could be a useful "philosophy" for life in general.
Audio version recommended.

Amazon.com: The Power of Positive Thinking: Ten Traits for Maximum Results (Audible Audio Edition): Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, John Bedford Lloyd, Clifford Peale, Simon & Schuster Audio: Audible Books & Originals


The Power of Positive Thinking - Wikipedia

1952 self-help book by American minister Norman Vincent Peale. It provides anecdotal "case histories" of positive thinking using a biblical approach, and practical instructions which were designed to help the reader achieve a permanent and optimistic attitude. These techniques usually involved affirmations and visualizations


reviews / summaries / quotes

"the roots of success lie in the mind and teach you how to believe in yourself, break the habit of worrying, and take control of your life by taking control of your thoughts and changing your attitude."



"In "The Power of Positive Thinking," Dr. Norman Vincent Peale delivers a powerful message of hope and inspiration, providing readers with practical tools and techniques to build a positive mindset, overcome adversity, and achieve personal growth."





Saturday, February 17, 2024

book: Nudge by Richard Thaler

Nudge: The Final Edition by Thaler, Richard H.

of one of the most important books of the last two decades, by Nobel Prize winner Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein

how we make decisions—for fans of Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink, Charles Duhigg’s The Power of Habit, James Clear’s Atomic Habits, and Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow


Richard Thaler - Wikipedia

Thaler is a theorist in behavioral economics who has collaborated with Daniel Kahneman, Amos Tversky, and others in further defining that field.

In 2017, he was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to behavioral economics.