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Does positive thinking really work?
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Does positive thinking really work?
Can "positive" thinking affect your life? Our
beliefs often seem to be self-confirming, and we commonly believe in
self-fulfilling prophecy, a prediction that makes itself come true. Napoleon
Hill wrote a best-selling book years ago called, "Think and Grow Rich,"
which has gained renewed interest from the public recently.
Also gaining in
popularity are the books/CD’s by Dr. Wayne Dyer, Dr. Deepak Chopra, and Mike
Dooley regarding one’s ability to think one’s way into health, wealth, and
happiness. More recently, a book and movie called "The Secret," talk
about a person’s ability to "think" themselves rich, healthy, and
happy and gives testimonies from "real" people. Does this stuff
really work?
The most obvious answer to the power of positive thinking is the idea that
