Norman Vincent Peale quotes - page 3

Plant seeds of expectation in your mind; cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses. (Norman Vincent Peale)
Those who are fired with an enthusiastic idea and who allow it to take hold and dominate their thoughts find that new worlds open for them. As long as enthusiasm holds out, so will new opportunities. View quote
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Of vast importance in achieving peace of mind is dealing with the contents of mind itself: the mass of all ill thoughts you have stored up over the years, all the regrets, all the futilities, all the hidden sins, all the hates, all the grudges, all the vindictiveness. The minds of many people are filled with pockets of poison. View quote
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When obstacles or difficulties arise, the positive thinker takes them as creative opportunities. He welcomes the challenge of a tough problem and looks for ways to turn it to advantage. View quote
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Believe that problems do have answers. Believe that they can be overcome. Believe that they can be handled. And finally, believe that you can solve them. View quote
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Tell yourself every morning as you go to work that you love your job. Think of it as interesting, even fascinating. By so doing you will ultimately get enthusiastic about your work - and you will undoubtedly do a better job. View quote
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So what are you afraid of? What is holding you back? What is it that stands in your way? Do it! View quote
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The more jealousy one has in his nature the more critical he is of those who have accomplished things. If you are critical and mouthing negativisms it could be that your own failures are caused by a mixed-up, hate-filled mind. A sign of mental health is to be glad when others achieve, and to rejoice with them. Never compare yourself or your achievements with others, but make your comparisons only with yourself. Maintain a constant competition with yourself This will force you to attain higher standards and achievements. do not defeat yourself by holding spiteful or jealous thoughts. Think straight, with love, hope and optimism and you will attain victory in life. View quote
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The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence. View quote
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Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Perhaps the action you take will be successful; perhaps different action or adjustments will have to follow. But any action is better than no action at all. View quote
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We struggle with the complexities and avoid the simplicities. (Norman Vincent Peale)
Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure. The way you think about a fact may defeat you before you ever do anything about it. You are overcome by the fact because you think you are. View quote
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Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory. View quote
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We tend to get what we expect. View quote
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When you pray for anyone you tend to modify your personal attitude toward him. View quote
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If you paint in your mind a picture of bright and happy expectations, you put yourself into a condition conducive to your goal. View quote
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It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship. View quote
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You will soon break the bow if you keep it always stretched. View quote
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Understanding can overcome any situation, however mysterious or insurmountable it may appear to be. View quote
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Change yourself and your work will seem different. View quote
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The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have. (Norman Vincent Peale)
Promises are like crying babies in a theater, they should be carried out at once. View quote
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When every physical and mental resources is focused, one's power to solve a problem multiplies tremendously. View quote
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Drop the idea that you are Atlas carrying the world on your shoulders. The world would go on even without you. Don't take yourself so seriously. View quote
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One of the greatest moments in anybody's developing experience is when he no longer tries to hide from himself but determines to get acquainted with himself as he really is. View quote
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