You Can … If You Think You Can
These few, yet incredibly powerful words, are the message of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, the world’s foremost expert on achieving success and happiness in life.
A Passionate Life
A small-town minister who rose to the pinnacle of success, Dr. Peale preached and taught a simple, upbeat message … that you should—and can—live life to its fullest. He was one of history’s most stirring orators and motivators, and spent a lifetime teaching the values of Positive Thinking, a philosophy of success that works by teaching you how to discover your hidden inner strengths, overcome life’s obstacles, and reach your full potential.
Confidant to the Powerful and Famous
Dr. Peale counted numerous entertainers and sports figures among his friends and was consulted by presidents throughout his life. He earned 22 honorary doctoral degrees and in 1984, this distinguished man received the nations highest civilian honor; he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Ronald Reagan.
Personal Success
Over the course of his career, Dr. Peale had unsurpassed influence as one of the most well-known people of the 20th Century. Dr. Peale with his wife, Ruth Stafford Peale, founded Guideposts, one of the ten largest monthly magazines in the United States today. He also founded The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, a nonprofit organization that recognizes outstanding Americans who have overcome adversity to achieve success.
Universal Appeal
Dr. Peale empowered the individual by combining faith and psychology into a philosophy that anyone can use. He achieved phenomenal success because his ideas transcended class, race, and cultures. Today, this philosophy continues to bring personal and professional success to millions of people around the world. Positive Thinking has permeated our culture from families to corporations to professional sports teams. Anything is possible, if you apply the principles of Positive Thinking to your life.
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