The Power of Positive Living

Norman Vincent Peale presents practical applications of his positive thinking philosophy. The book demonstrates how affirmation and positive visualization can help readers overcome obstacles to success, happiness, and mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Peale argues that self-confidence is essential and that patience and perseverance enable achievement. He illustrates his approach with success stories from his experience as a counselor, including a department store executive who improved his store's profitability by focusing on past successes rather than failures, and a woman who regained self-confidence and purpose after volunteering with cancer survivors following her own breast cancer diagnosis ended her modeling career. The book offers practical guidance and wisdom intended to help readers develop faith in themselves and their ability to achieve their goals.