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Essay: Does positive thinking really work?

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Does positive thinking really work?

From the book: Chum for Thought: Throwing Ideas into Dangerous Waters by David Satterlee

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Chum For Thought:
Throwing Ideas into Dangerous Waters

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

Networking: Section 9 - Exerting Influence and Gaining Compliance Part 3

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Section 9 - Exerting Influence and Gaining Compliance Part 3

From the book: Building Your Network Business: Proven Ideas from Successful Leaders by David Satterlee

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• The power of direct command
• Everyone likes to be liked
• Compulsive response to authority
• Get it while you can
• Because there is a reason
• The best defenses against exploitation
• Creating change
• Managing change

Networking: Section 9 - Exerting Influence and Gaining Compliance Part 2

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Section 9 - Exerting Influence and Gaining Compliance Part 2

From the book: Building Your Network Business: Proven Ideas from Successful Leaders by David Satterlee

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• It's easier to believe the experts
• Evaluating relative differences
• We feel obliged to return the favor
• Negotiating
• We feel committed to our choices
• We value what we have to fight for
• If everybody is doing it, it must be right

Networking: Section 9 - Exerting Influence and Gaining Compliance Part 1

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Section 9 - Exerting Influence and Gaining Compliance Part 1

From the book: Building Your Network Business: Proven Ideas from Successful Leaders by David Satterlee

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• Our predictable social responses
• The purposes of communication
• Stimulating positive results
• Making commitments: "CoudjaWoudjaWhen"
• What gets rewarded gets done
• Price is associated with quality
• Coupons mean a discount