Customer Rating:
Summary: Highly recommended
Comment: I found this book to be a tremendous help. The author presents, in a clear and convincing manner, concepts of how our mind works. These concepts are very pratical, as they enable a person to recognize and avoid the pitfalls which unhealthy thinking can lead us into -- and instead, substitute a positive, energizing attitude. I have found my very thinking patterns changed since I have read the book, and my mind is far more able to avoid the rut of negative thinking. Above all, one line from the book has become a part of me: "Remember: you are only one thought away from a good mood."

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Book
Comment: As we all try to find ways to be happy in our daily lives, this book can help you achieve that. Most of what he's written are all cliches and things you are already aware of and know about. Its still a good read and addition to my collection.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: If you liked "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff"....
Comment: If you're a fan of Richard Carlson, then you'll appreciate this book about everyday happiness.

It's focused on relationships, but it relates our approach and attitude towards other people to how we can increase our everyday happiness. As usual, it's written in a casual, easy-read manner.

Great to roadtrips or bedside table read!

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Summary: His principles, applied incorrectly, can cause you to stop growing
Comment: I read this book about 10 years ago and applied his principles as much as I could. I found that I was able to be a lot happier by setting aside unpleasant thoughts and feelings. I was able to get in the habit of postponing problem solving till I was in a good mood. So I was able to implement the changes in this book, and it helped me feel better, but I believe it harmed me in the long run.

I became so good at ignoring unpleasant thoughts that I became intolerant of any unpleasant feelings, and the thoughts that caused them. I became unable to solve problems, because I couldn't tolerate thinking about the problems and the bad mood that came with it. If you stop thinking about difficult things, you stop growing, and before you know it, 10 years have gone by and your stunted growth starts to show.

I think my situation was comparable to what AA calls the "Dry drunk". A dry drunk is someone who no longer uses alcohol to numb the pain, but still runs from pain in other ways. This book taught me how to avoid pain as effectively as any alcoholic can, and without the expense, legal problems, and physical addiction that come with substance abuse, but with the same stunted growth that a long-time addict faces when he's in recovery.
Thanks for listening. Your mileage may vary.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Help yourself
Comment: A basic concept of life changing significance explained in simple terms by the author. A forehead thumping wake up call for seekers of truth and the narrow path. With this book in hand, you have a chance to help yourself to experience life at a higher level.

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