Description
This text discusses the concept of joy and enthusiasm and how it can lead to a fulfilled and happy life. It shares stories of individuals who have experienced this, such as Norman Cousins who overcame a disease by practicing joy, and an insurance salesman who found success by applying the "as if" principle. The text also mentions Dr. Peale's "Creed for Optimism," which encourages individuals to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy for trouble.
Share the experiences of people who have lived fulfilled and happy lives -- by practicing joy and enthusiasm.* Norman Cousins, who reversed a crippling disease by practicing the Biblical truth, "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine."* Dr. Peale's friend, who saw excitement in a windy March morning and poetry in raindrops on bare branches* The insurance salesman who changed from failure to success by applying the "as if" principle* And many more, including:Dr. Peale's own "Creed for Optimism" -- promising yourself to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy for trouble.