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In The Power of Positive Thinking, Norman Vincent Peale says there is no problem or obstacle you can’t overcome with faith and a positive mindset. This self-help classic outlines the practical techniques of applied Christianity to help you take control of the events in your life rather than be directed by them.

Norman Vincent Peale was a Reformed minister who served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City from 1932-1984. He was also an influential author and public speaker, largely because of The Power of Positive Thinking's success.

In this guide, we’ll organize Peale’s lessons into three categories: Faith (underlying beliefs), Positive Thinking (mindset), and Practices (good habits and practical techniques). We'll also compare and contrast Peale’s Christianity-based ideas with those found in other schools of thought, both religious and secular. Additionally, we’ll examine ways to put Peale’s suggestions into practice, regardless of your personal faith (or lack of it).

In this bestselling classic, Dale Carnegie—author of How to Win Friends and Influence People—offers timeless advice and practical methods for cultivating a happier, more worry-free mindset.

This guide explains the cause of worry and why it’s important to take control of it, and walks you through Carnegie’s methods for eliminating it from your life. You’ll come away knowing how to overcome worry by focusing on the present, come up with constructive solutions to your problems, and prevent criticism, work, or finances from triggering worry.

We’ll also expand on his suggestions with psychological research, additional insights, and practical advice from other self-help practitioners.

In our modern, more secular world, it can be easy to lose faith in the power of God. Fewer people than ever are religious, the world seems chaotic and without purpose, and for many people, God seems to remain silent. Despite this, journalist and television host Harris Faulkner knows God is watching out for everyone and throughout her life has seen how his power impacts people’s lives.

In Faith Still Moves Mountains, she shares real-life stories about how God responds to prayer and faith, directly and indirectly helping those in need. Our guide will cover the main themes of these stories and how God and faith can impact people’s lives in miraculous ways. Through our commentary, we’ll offer additional advice and perspectives from other spiritual leaders on faith and the importance of religion.

You were born to be a badass, but are you getting the most out of your life? In You Are a Badass, author Jen Sincero helps you identify and change the self-sabotaging thoughts and behavior patterns that are stopping you from living up to your potential.

Creating a better life requires only one simple shift: Going from wanting to change your life to deciding to change your life. This book will explain why you are the way you are, how to change what you don’t like, and how to love yourself as you create a new, awesome life.

In When Things Fall Apart, Buddhist nun and teacher Pema Chödrön provides guidance on how to find courage and compassion amid pain, loss, and uncertainty. She writes that pain and suffering are inevitable parts of life but that these experiences can also be opportunities for growth and transformation. Drawing on ancient Buddhist wisdom and practices, Chödrön shows us how to cultivate self-awareness and acceptance and face life's challenges with grace and resilience.

In this guide, we explore Chödrön’s views on why we suffer—what causes emotional pain and perpetuates it during challenging times—and outline what you can do to turn these experiences into opportunities for growth and healing. We also compare Chödrön’s teachings to insights from other Buddhist teachers and mental health experts and provide additional context about Buddhism so you can better understand and apply these concepts to real-world challenges.

Many people live as victims of their own minds, consumed with negative thoughts that seem to control them. But as a Christian, you have the ability to consciously choose your thoughts and replace ungodly lies with scriptural truths.

In Get Out of Your Head, Jennie Allen, founder of the influential IF:Gathering discipleship conference for Christian women, presents a comprehensive strategy for winning the war for your mind. First, she uncovers Satan’s master plan for trapping you in a life of defeat by poisoning your mind with toxic thoughts. She then draws on the Bible, personal examples, and the findings of modern brain science to teach you how to “put on the mind of Christ” by literally reprogramming your brain, resulting in a victorious life that fulfills God’s plan for you.

In our modern, more secular world, it can be easy to lose faith in the power of God. Fewer people than ever are religious, the world seems chaotic and without purpose, and for many people, God seems to remain silent. Despite this, journalist and television host Harris Faulkner knows God is watching out for everyone and throughout her life has seen how his power impacts people’s lives.

In Faith Still Moves Mountains, she shares real-life stories about how God responds to prayer and faith, directly and indirectly helping those in need. Our guide will cover the main themes of these stories and how God and faith can impact people’s lives in miraculous ways. Through our commentary, we’ll offer additional advice and perspectives from other spiritual leaders on faith and the importance of religion.

At some point in their life, every artist has wished for a sure-fire method to enhance their creativity. Luckily, Julia Cameron provides that method in Seeking Wisdom. She explains that spirituality is the key to creativity—to maximize your creative potential, you must first get in touch with divinity through prayer. Throughout the book, Cameron walks you through each step of your spiritual journey, using anecdotes from her own life and interviews with those close to her to illustrate her recommendations.

This guide to Seeking Wisdom will break down Cameron’s techniques to unblock and boost creativity. We’ll discover how you can begin communicating with the divine, the types of prayers you should practice, and how to channel your spirituality into your creative endeavors. We’ll also discuss books from other authors, spiritual guides, and psychologists that supplement Cameron’s advice, such as The Secret by Rhonda Byrne and The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown.

In The Power of Positive Thinking, Norman Vincent Peale says there is no problem or obstacle you can’t overcome with faith and a positive mindset. This self-help classic outlines the practical techniques of applied Christianity to help you take control of the events in your life rather than be directed by them.

Norman Vincent Peale was a Reformed minister who served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City from 1932-1984. He was also an influential author and public speaker, largely because of The Power of Positive Thinking's success.

In this guide, we’ll organize Peale’s lessons into three categories: Faith (underlying beliefs), Positive Thinking (mindset), and Practices (good habits and practical techniques). We'll also compare and contrast Peale’s Christianity-based ideas with those found in other schools of thought, both religious and secular. Additionally, we’ll examine ways to put Peale’s suggestions into practice, regardless of your personal faith (or lack of it).