The Power of Positive Thinking

I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought, ‘What the hell good would that do?’ – Ronnie Shakes

The most commonly used public term for the information in this book is “Power of Thought,” which expresses the idea that how we think and feel can produce dramatic impacts on the world. This book was written for and used in academic research, which uses a lot of acronyms. Power of Thought shortens to either “POT” or “PoT” … both of which are unfort

Positive thinking in the face of illness purports to give us back a modicum of control. It suggests coherence in a chaotic world. It makes willpower and mindset meaningful again—even though willpower is one of the things that disease can prove to be a false (or at least overdetermined) construct.

To think health when surrounded by the appearances of disease, or to think riches when in the midst of appearances of poverty, requires power; but he who acquires this power becomes a master mind. He can conquer fate; he can have what he wants.